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Tag: Spain

  • Valencia, Spain – 110 podencos living in worse than hell!

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    4 November 2026 – From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.

    110 dogs rescued in the Valencia region — mostly Podencos.
    In the last 15 years, I have taken Podencos from some terrible situations, but this rescue has to be one of the worst I have seen.
    110 dogs, mostly Podencos, exposed to the full sun with no shelter, no access to water, tied with short chains, held in cages or crates and kept in overcrowded conditions. Suffering from severe malnutrition and showing various signs of abuse.

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  • Unusual types of Podenco

    Podenco Paternino de Huelva

    Huelva Podenco or PODENCO PATERNINO of Huelva Province in Andalucia. The ‘cradle’ of the Paternino is Huelva where it is used for hunting rabbit, hare and wild boar, mostly in a pack (rehala). A Dog Breeders’ Association Paternino of Huelva was established and registered in 1999, Coats are varied, mainly white with black patches.  Read more about it on this weblink.

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    Podenco Xarnego of Valenciana – read about this type on this weblink.

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  • List of Podenco Rescue and Rehoming Associations

    Take an ‘Invisible’ into you home forever

    List of associations

  • Podenco Friends – about the Podenco

    Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends writes
    Did you know Podencos come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and coat types?  In the early days I didn’t. The first podenquito I rescued she was so little I thought she was a puppy ..😊but a welcome surprise and Bella was a real joy to be with ..
    From the petite and delicate to the tall and athletic, this ancient breed is incredibly diverse — yet they all share the same intelligent eyes, expressive ears, and that unmistakable Podenco spirit.
    Despite their physical differences, Podencos are known for their intelligence , loyalty, and gentle nature.
    Whether curled up on the sofa or out exploring the world, they each bring a unique kind of magic.
    And because of their variety, they can adapt beautifully to many different types of homes and lifestyles.

  • Podenca Ginger in Germany hoping for her forever home

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    Ginger, who has been at her foster home in 04539 Groitzsch (near Leipzig, Germany), is almost 2 years old, neutered, tested negative for Mediterranean diseases, and ready for her family 🌺

    Contact: Leonie Gessinger (+491794360839 or gessinger@tsv-europa.de)
    Sometimes it doesn’t take much time to realize that a dog has a very special companion. Ginger has only been at her foster home since yesterday, October 17th, and is already showing what a wonderful dog she is.
    In her new environment, Ginger is curious. She explores the apartment, looks at everything very carefully, and wants to know what’s going on around her. She doesn’t always seek out contact with her humans. When someone approaches her, she clearly enjoys the attention and likes to be petted. She doesn’t need a big show, but rather can arrive at her own pace and discover how beautiful life can be in a loving home.

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  • Tiny Portuguese Podengo Aruna hoping for a forever home

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    Aruna is a small, fuzzy podenga (8Kg). She is around 7 years old. Was found with her babies and hurt in the neck. Likely someone kicked her very strongly. A small tilt to the head remains but she is perfectly fine. These dogs are beaten, poisoned and killed by villagers that don´t want them around. Aruna is looking for a home.
    Contact email  podengos@protonmail.com

  • Portuguese Podengo Jorge – 5 years waiting for a forever home

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    Podenco Jorge, 5 years old. Jorge and his sister Marta were found as puppies and no one ever showed interest in adopting them. You have to check Jorge´s eyes! He is looking for a home.  He is medium size, 20Kg. in Northern Portugal.

    Contact email if you can offer him his forever home.  podengos@protonmail.com

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  • Please join PACMA protests this Sunday 18th October if you can

    HUNTING DOGS IN THE LAW NOW!
    ❌Of more than 2000 investigated and detained for animal abuse between 2021 and 2023, none went to prison. This is what the parties in Congress allow.
    🚫This has to end! Hunting dogs must be protected by animal welfare law.
    🙌That’s why we need you at the rallies that will take place this Sunday at 12:00 in 13 Spanish cities:
    📍Madrid – Plaza de Callao
    📍Seville – Plaza Virgen de los Reyes
    📍Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Plaza de la Feria
    📍Zaragoza – Plaza de España, in front of the Provincial Delegation
    📍Barcelona – Plaça Sant Jaume
    📍Tarragona – Plaça de la Font
    📍Valencia – Plaza de Tetuán
    📍A Coruña – Plaza María Pita
    📍Málaga – Plaza de la Marina
    📍Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Plaza de España
    📍Donosti – Alderdi-Eder (City Hall)
    📍León – Plaza San Marcelo (In front of Botines)
    📍Bilbao – Ernesto Erkoreka Plaza, 12 (City Hall)
    📣We’re waiting for you!

  • Podenca Ruby on Lanzarote, Canary Islands – hoping for a forever home

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    I am Ruby and I need to tell you my story.
    I am RUBY, a 7-year-old poodle, and I live in Lanzarote, Canary Islands.  Perhaps some have never heard of podencos.  Perhaps they don’t even know exactly where Lanzarote is.  If you look at a map, you will discover that, although we are in Spain, the Canary Islands are very far from the Peninsula.  Here, many podencos are used for rabbit and quail hunting. The hunting season lasts 3 months and, for many of us, the rest of the year means living locked up, tied up, or in very harsh conditions.
    Our sad fate is very similar to that of the greyhounds on the Peninsula.
    That is why so many associations and projects have been born in Europe that fight to rescue us and find families for us.   But we live on an island, far and isolated. We receive much less help and collaboration than we need.

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  • Canary Islands Podencos desperately need forever homes on mainland Europe

    Canary Islands must see places

    The podencos of the Canary Islands are Podenco Canario, or Warren Hounds.  They have a hellish life at the hands of the hunters, as shown in the video link on this page I published in February 2026.

    The Islands are made of Gran Canaria, the largest, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.

    It’s easy to forget that the Canary Islands are largely volcanic.  In 2021 the La Palma volcano erupted and the animal rescue association Benaware was overwhelmed with saving dogs and cats.  Some of the hunters on El Hierro throw their dogs off the cliffs into the sea at the end of hunting! (more…)