Podenco Post

SARA Lanzarote - podencos searching for forever homes....

How many of you travel to the Canary Islands in search of sunshine, sand and sea. But do you know what goes on behind the scenes, everyday life for the people and animals who live on these islands year in and year out?

It's extremely difficult for the podencos on the Spanish islands to find forever homes. Their only chance is on mainland Europe. Some of them are adopted in Germany, a few in the UK. Here are some of the beauties at the SARA Protectora shelter on Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.

Catching a podenco who befriended a galga

An abandoned galga was wandering around Torre Pacheco in Murcia, a chord hanging from her neck. A podenco befriended her. He was named Denzil. This is the story of his capture and that of the galga. Check Galgos del Sol about Denzil. What a stunning podenco he is. Read an update on him here - he is already doing obedience classes....agility classes next....championin the making?

Two more podencas on death row in Cuenca perrera

These two young podencas are on death row in Cuenca perrera, Denka, Gina and Cuca. If anyone can take them,

contacto: Milagros Sanchez Fernandez milaa21085@hotmail.com

Two Podenca Mums in Valencia - anyone room for them?

One of the things which amazes me about the refusal of the Spanish councils and authorities to do anything to stop the abandonment of dogs and cats is that there is a high health risk - toxocara canis. Dog mess everywhere, where kids walk and play! Here's the tale of two more podencas, dumped and now with puppies to feed. Can anyone help?

This poor podenca is in the perrera in Valencia. You can see from the state of her that she is struggling to feed 10 puppies! They have been called the TRAPP FAMILY. She was picked up and taken to the perrera when a neighbour of the person feeding her threatened to poison her. In the perrera they ae all exposed to viruses and infection. Can anyone help this beautiful podenca? The brave TRAPP deserve our help.

Pregnant podenca near Seville - anyone any room?

Has anyone room to take in this podenca bitch, living rough on the streets of La Puebla de Cazalla, 70km from Seville. Syhe's very pregnant and about to give birth,

Contact amdara@hotmail.es , maquirosa9@hotmail.com

Ibizan Hounds help dementia sufferers - on Ibiza

Here is a fascinating article about the Ibizan Hounds on the island of Ibiza, some of which are being used as PAT (Pets As Therapy) dogs. In England my greyhound Molly was a PAT dog and we used to have great fun visiting a retirement home - folks used to love to talk about dogs they had owned, and Molly really enjoyed birthdays when she got to share the cake!

The article also explains the other activities which young Ibizan Hounds can be trained for - search and rescue, agility and so on. Podencos - whatever type - are not just for hunting or simply a companion dog. Since they are active working dogs, using them for PAT, agility and so on can enhance your ownership of one of these fantastic dogs.

There is a list of associations on Podenco Post which specialise in rescuing and rehoming podencos - please give a thought to offering one a forever home.

Support Beatriz and the animals of Getafe

Please watch this video and support Beatriz in her protest to the Mayor and Council of Getafe.

Spanish police officer fined for shooting a dog

This story absolutely sums up the attitude of men - police officers, council officers, hunters....in any European country. I have to say I'd be willing to pay that money to any bastard who abuses an animal - I'd soon be broke!

Two podencos needing help - young and loving - anyone room for them?

Madrid calling - this beautiful podenca needs an association to find it a forever home. She's a little beauty, shy but not fearful, gets on with children, other dogs, loves to play, very sweet. Can anyone help find this sweet soul a forever home? Contact cotulorenzo@hotmail.com

And this is a desperate plea from Cordoba, to help this little Podenca Andaluz ---

It's a stray, young, injured, please can anyone take it in?

podemos.ayudarles @ gmail.com

Abandoned podenco in Seville, anyone room in a shelter?

This is another abandoned podenco, wandering the streets of Seville trying to survive. He is about 2 years old, affectionate and playful. Has anyone room in a shelter for him. Contact: teredifusion@gmail.com