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Tag: Podenco Andaluz

  • World Podenco Day 22nd February – take a podenco into your heart and home

    22nd March is World Podenco Day.

    Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends writes.

    oday, March 22nd, marks World Podenco Day in Spain!
    On this day we pay tribute to a breed that embodies nobility and pride, yet often endures a harsh reality in Spain. Many Podencos are subjected to unimaginable conditions, deprived of the respect they rightfully deserve.

    Tragically, countless Podencos spend their lives confined in dark buildings, underground caves, or chained to walls, with nothing but rancid water to drink. They’re expected to run tirelessly until exhaustion takes its toll, only to be discarded when they’re no longer deemed useful.
    Some brave the streets, while others find themselves in overcrowded shelters with slim chances of adoption. (more…)

  • From Pyramid to Perrera – the definitive guide to the Podenco

    This is my definitive guide to the plight of the podenco, giving you all the information about the different types of podenco, their history, diseases and a lot more.  All sale proceeds are donated to appeals for help for podencos with rescue associations and shelter.

  • Podenco Mateo hoping for a forever home

    Podenco Mateo is with Protectora Scooby Medina and hoping for his forever home.

  • URGENT APPEAL for scalibor collars

    Animal lovers the summer months are approaching and it’s very important to protect dogs from the sandfly that causes Leishmaniosis. Every year, unfortunately, too many dogs adopted from Spain die abroad due to ignorance, poor information, wrong diagnosis, not the right treatment… So preventing infection with the Leishmania parasite is very important. Contrary to what is often said, Leishmaniosis cannot be cured, in other words your dog will have it for the rest of his or her life. Fortunately, with proper treatment and medication, the infection can be kept under control. Regular blood tests are also recommended, that way your four-legged friend can also grow old like other dogs. We protect dogs during and before the summer months with a collar combined with a pippet. A vaccination is also possible, it’s quite expensive and studies have currently not been able to show whether this vaccination gives sufficient security. (more…)

  • Hope for Podencos – podencos in foster in the UK looking for their forever homes

    Hope for Podencos have several stunning podencos in foster in the UK who are hoping for their own forever home.  They range in age from 6 years old to 1 year old and on this weblink you can read all about them and learn more about their characters.

    A special one is Jimbo who is blind.  We adopted a blind podenco and he was amazing at using his nose and ears to find his way around both the home and outside world.  Never off lead outside of the garden or the dog park and used a ramp to get in the car to go for long walks.  Click on the weblink to see more pix of him and more about his character.

    If you can offer a forever home to one of these beauties, please contact Hope for Podencos direct.  There is an adoption application form link on the article.

  • Traumatised Podenco Andi needs a special home

    Regular readers will know the story of Podenco Pepe and his rehabilitation with Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.  This is his brother Andi who also needs a special experienced understanding home.

    We are desperately searching for a long-term foster home for Andi who is with Friends of Aprop in the Valencia region, Spain.
    Please share , let’s make him visible to as many people as possible.

    Just like Pepe, Andi is very anxious and fearful of people. The rescue has been working with a behaviourist, and he is now allowing gentle touch, which is a huge step forward. But sensitive, troubled dogs like these two boys will never truly thrive in a busy rescue environment.
    They need calm.       They need quiet.      They need one person willing to give patient, one-to-one support. (more…)

  • 1st February – marching for the hunting dogs of Spain

    As you’ll all be aware, there were marches all over the world this weekend to highlight the plight of the Galgos, Podencos and Spanish hunting dogs. In the UK, people marched in Glasgow, Manchester, Exeter and London. (more…)

  • Cas International takes the Fight for Spanish Hunting Dogs to the European Parliament,

    While Spain continues to exclude hunting dogs from basic protection under national law, EU-level legislation and enforcement could ensure these dogs are finally protected across all Member States.

    On Tuesday 27th January the European Parliament in Brussels hosted an important event to raise awareness about the cruel treatment of Spanish hunting dogs and the need for protection.  Director, Maite van Gerwen, was one of the speakers. She shared insights on the new EU regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and explained how these rules could bring significant improvements for hunting dogs. (more…)

  • SOS Podenco Rescue – rescuing and rehoming podenco

    SOS Podenco Rescue was established in 2013 and since then has been successful in rehoming many rescue podencos.  Read the story behind the association on this weblink

    Podencos make wonderful companions.  There are several different types of the breed from the small Maneto and Erbana up to the Campanero but the most usual are the Ibicenco and Andaluz.  Some of them do have a strong prey drive, but most are also incredibly loyal dogs and will reward their adopter with devotion.  They are also very active dogs and excel at agility and canicross.

    This weblink will take you to the many wonderful rescued podencos hoping for forever homes.  Contact SOS Podenco Rescue direct if you can offer your home and heart to one.

  • Galgos en Familia – saving and rehabilitating podencos and galgos

    Galgos en Familia is a long established rescue association and shelter in Malaga and at the present time they have 2 podencos who are hoping for forever homes.  Contact the association direct,

    Meet Itaca

    Meet Iris