Podenco Post

The Bullas Babes - podencos saved by Operation Rehala

Here's a picture gallery of The Bullas Babes, as the 8 podencos saved from the hell of Bullas, Murcia, have been named. It is reported that the owner of the site has been arrested; a Spanish group have identified the second site where he holds more dogs and horses.

Operation Rehala, Bullas, Murcia - more pix and videos

More photos and videos of Operation Rehala on 9th March 2012, and the rescue of - altogether over the course of 2 weeks - 120 galgos and podencos (with a few pointers and alsatians) Click on the link

Fuerteventura - top accommodation, sea views, great food!

Ok, so now you've had the horror of Bullas, the gypsy camp also in Murcia, La Bienvenida refuge at Ciudad Real (got to lose 150 dogs as being moved to a smaller site) and now it's the turn of the Canary Islands. Have you been there on holiday? Bet you haven't seen this, on Fuerteventura! 200 dogs! Here's a translation.

PUERTO DEL ROSARIO (FUERTEVENTURA), 7 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Protectora of Animals and Plants of Fuerteventura "OKAPI" has made an urgent desperate appeal for help to save 200 dogs that are on the verge of starvation, in the municipal perrera. Whilst trying to find a new facility in which to develop their work, the situation is hopeless, because there are not even the resources to continue feeding the animals. They need urgent adoption, sterilization and, above all, collaboration to clean and feed the animals, in addition to financial support or donations of food for animals.

http://www.fuerteventura-total.com/

Their website is in German, so anyone who can translate and find a donation button, please advise.

Bullas, Murcia - podencos rescued and now safe

Viv Wharton of Animal Welfare Support Murcia was one of the dozens of volunteers who travelled to Bullas, Murcia, on 9th March 2012, to help in the rescue of over 70 dogs remaining of the 120 in the compouund. This photo is of a few of them, relaxing in safety. Here's what Viv says about the day.

'Not an easy day at Bullas but nonetheless successful with the rescue of 8 Podencos. Not easy as we saw first hand how hard those decisions were; great work Little Pod Foundation and Podenco Friends and the volunteers; Little Pod Foundation who were responsible for undertaking the rescue of these pods were professional but passionate and I have great admiration for them.

Jara podenca - waiting in Jaen for her forever home

This beautiful little podenca was rescued from the streets of Jaen, heavily pregnant. She is now in the mini refuge at Torre del Campo, ready for her forever home. She's been named Jara and she's about 18 months old. Here's what Romina says about her character.

'She is lively and playful and gets along well with other dogs but doesn't like cats. She likes to cuddle and is a bit bossy as she wants all the love for herself!'.

Contact Romina (speaks English) if you can give her a forever home.

Calling America - room on flight 28th May 2012 - any takers?

G.R.I.N. is happy to announce yet another opportunity for a Galgo or Podenco to come to California!! We have a transport in the works, coming May 28th, 2012, direct from Madrid to Los Angeles LAX and have one space. If you are interested in finding out more about how we place our sweet Galgos or Podencos into loving homes, please contact Telma at: odiesden@cox.net

Adopt a Podenco? Denzil and Dobby promoting the breed.

Considering adopting a Podenco? Here are two beautiful videos of Denzil and Dobby, both fostered and trained by Bev in Spain, before going to forever homes in Sweden and Belgium.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMFGtcX_Z6A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUghSgoeBbs

Operation Rehala, Bullas, Murcia - help save the podencos

Los Perros de Bullas - Today (8th March 2012) it has been agreed with much teamwork from The Little Pod Foundation, SOS Animals UK, the Animal Welfare Support Murcia group and Podenco Friends to find temporary care and rescue for some of the misfortunate Podencos in the Bullas tragedy. If the rescue is successful, it is hoped that between 8 and 10 dogs will be saved, plus any puppies that are still there.

Sugar substitute - don't poison your dog!

Sharing some information received from Spain.

Just a warning the new sugar substitute Xylitol is poisonous to dogs one teaspoon will kill a GSD, this advice has come from UK vets. It is also in some processed foods/candies and sweets, for example Orbit Gum so please be aware, it acts like giving a dog insulin and there is no antidote. So if you have 2 teaspoons in you tea/coffee and the dog drinks it you have a serious problem on your hands. It can cause liver failure for the dogs. Please share as widely as possible.

Have to say our dogs never drink our drinks

Operation Rehala, Murcia - 120 dogs at risk - the whole story

24 hours to save the dogs from Bullas
6 March 2012
by Irene Crespo

Yes, the authorities only granted 24 hours to rescue all the dogs in Bullas (Murcia) and out of the hell where they are. Removing the remaining 70 dogs in that situation in 24 hours ... Mission Impossible?

Well this is not the first bureaucratic difficulty with which foundationn Pro-Setter (The association that is coordinatating the rescue of these animals) and volunteers from other organizations that work with them are encountering.