Podenco Post

4 Lanzarote podencos now safe in Murcia with Podenco Friends

At the beginning of June these 4 podencos arrived at the finca of Podenco Friends and Bev Farmer. Here she tells the story.

'The Podencos of Lanzarote .. they spend much of their lives locked away in dark buildings or caves dug in the ground usually chained to wall. Maybe their owner will visit them a couple of times a week once no longer wanted they is little chance they will be adopted.. A chance exchange of messages a few years ago with Laura Johnson on the island and now we have been able help so many with the support of some amazing people..

This is the first time these four podencos have had the opportunity to run free in a big space and just enjoy the freedom. Rescue work is tough and demanding but to sit ad watch Paprika, Zia, Shani and Mistral experience a different life is joy to experience and makes all the difficult times worth while

Saving the Lanzarote Podencos - Giving them a future'

Watch the video.

Portuguese Podengo hoping for a forever home

Vitus is a stunning young Portuguese Podengo found on the street and now safe with Dogs of Portugal. You can read about him, see more pix and a video on this weblink. Contact Dogs of Portugal direct if you have room in your home and heart for him.

Support the Blue Cross initiative

Not about podencos, but please support the Blue Cross initiative. Read the full article on this link where you can download a template letter to your UK MP.

The Blue Cross Charity want the law changed for stray section 1 dogs. They contacted David Rutley MP, ministerwith responsibility for animal welface and invited the minister to meet with us to discuss how the law could change to make it legal for Blue Cross and other rescue charities to find loving new homes for stray section 1 dogs. We are also continuing to meet with MPs and Lords from all parties to ask them to back our campaign in both houses of parliament.

A reminder when adopting a pet

Podenco Vincente - from Podenco Friends to SHUG and a forever home in the US

A lovely rehoming picture of a Podenco Friends rescued pod. Bev Farmer reports.

'Had the most lovely message recently. Vicente was a Podenco living a life in fear at a petrol station, terrified of coming any where near people, dodging traffic, he was lucky he didnt get injured. Finally he was caught and on first arriving with us was very shut down but he came to be good friends with me.

He was one of the six podencos that went on the miracle flight arranged by SHUG just after Warren died. I had 48 hours to prepare the six for the flight and also was arranging Warren´s Funeral and they left a few hours after the funeral service. Everything was so rushed I never got a chance to say a proper goodbye to them and that did upset me. Michael Owens and Sophie Carley (of SHUG) HAVE kept me updated with all the Podencos so I knew they were safe and doing well.

Here is Vicente (aka Vinnie), his mum Claudia wrote to say "Vinnie and his big sister, Cholula, are inseparable. Stephen her husband makes Vicente scrambled eggs every morning, sometimes with ham. Vinnie adores him. We are eternally grateful. He is a sweetie pie."

The abandoned Podencos of Spain .. they just need a chance and look what happens when they get one .. the reason why we rescue, the reason we continue to be their voice.'

URGENT, URGENT - Granada podencos need safe place

Granada. two poor podencos, mother and daughter, abandoned in the street. Starving and covered in parasites. Some local girls rescued them and left them in an enclosed field while they find a Shelter or a Rescue that can take them but they keep escaping and end up on the road where they are at great risk.

They are begging for a foster home while they have them spayed and look for a family for them.

Contact Katy khatia22@gmail.com Spain (0034) 611160716

Portuguese Podengo Bellick hoping for a forever home

Introducing Bellick - he is in foster because his owner has sadly been put in hospital.

Bellick is his name and he is a male Podengo - WHITE and medium height (40 cms). He is 2 years old, neutered, vaccinated and has been microchipped. He is extremely sweet and has a beautiful temperament as well as a very quiet nature.

He is ready for immediate adoption for anyone interested, please contact Jackie Dias direct and she follow up on this.

Podencos - owning an 'Invisible' dog

A lovely article about podencos and owning one. Read it on this link.

11 & 12 May in Malaga - fun dog weekend

Read all the details here.

Introducing Podenca Lia - waiting for ever for her forever

1 YEAR WAITING - THIS POOR GIRL, SHE SEEMS INVISIBLE

This is Lia, I don't understand, none wants her, look at her, she is gorgeous. Rescued one year ago and still waiting. Why? She was abandoned by hunters, wasn't useful for them. Please, help her finding a forever family.

Lia - Female - Small/medium - Podenco x - March 2017
Sociable, playful, good with dogs/children
She is in Granada (Spain) but can travel.

Want to adopt her? Contact me Cris!