Podenco Post

Badajoz - hell on earth for hunting dogs - 46 murdered by a vet

https://www.lavanguardia.com/sucesos/20191203/472043280998/matan-46-perros-badajoz-caza-sanos.html?fbclid=IwAR23xR04CNBTG5zHEdcUFsgSA9L352beGAuF5_2XqSWwCZGGJc_HDhplI8M

English translation below. They were probably mostly galgos but could include some podencos.

Bone remains found by the Civil Guard Seprona at the scene (EP)
WRITING / AGENCIES , MÉRIDA
12/03/2019 1:26 PM
Updated on
03/12/2019 22:13
The sacrifice of dogs when they are not used for hunting continues to be an extended practice in some areas of Spain. An example of this is the investigation being carried out by the Civil Guard in Tierra de Barros (Badajoz), which has opened proceedings against 12 residents of the region for the killing of 46 dogs .

The Benemérita, who has brought the proceedings brought to justice, accuses these people of a crime of animal abuse. Among those investigated, there is a veterinary doctor from the region of La Paz, who is also charged with a crime of documentary falsification, as reported by the Civil Guard .

First inquiries - The case was uncovered with the finding of a dog corpse next to a bag of bones

Podenco puppies dumped in shelter - urgent foster needed

'Podenco puppies dumped without a mother by a hunter, they are not going to live in the perrera, urgently need an organization or foundation which can offer help here. Animals, so they left them in the perrera of LUCENA CORDOBA!!!! without their mother and in a box.. They cry of hunger and there they will die... poor.. They are at temperatures under zero.. They will be podenquitos and a small type. this is the result of the innocent who leaves the hunt!!! Please help someone to help.. 638078745 I. Spain'

No news about their mother.

Galgo's Rescue Almeria - saving podencos and galgos

Here is a weblink to this stunning Podenco Miro, who is hoping for a forever home. Please contact the association direct i you can offer him a place in your home and heart.

Link to a video of the 2 podencos. Lovely hounds.

And another rescued podenco at the same shelter. Video link

Sighthound Walking Groups & Great Global Greyhound Group

Find links to the different groups in your area on this link. Join in with your galgos and podencos.

Podenco Balu with Ann's Canine Care, Malaga - still waiting and waiting

From Ann.

'It really saddens me that for 2yrs Balu is still with me looking for his forever home. He was offered a home in early February, but this was on condition of a house sale which hasn't happened. So if you wouldn't mind, I really need your help to share him for me His best friend Muttley is going to his forever home next week so he's going to feel a bit lost without him. Balu is such a good dog and deserves so much better. Currently in Southern Spain, but can travel. Totally prepared for adoption, and healthy.'

Contact Ann

https://www.facebook.com/annscaninecare/

Podenca Eire - saved from hanging!

From Salvemos Podencos

This is our princess Eire. Eire is a podenquita about 1 year old and 6-7 pounds of weight. She was alone for a while roaming the campo, we were asked to help to rescue this little girl. Wee suspect she may have been hung because she has a huge wound that cuts her all the neck. Of course we took care of her. She has suffered a lot despite how little she is, she looks so helpless that she gave us her soul and is a love.

We urgently need foster homes in Barcelona and adoptions. There are many podencos we have in our office. And several podencos that we have without sponsors 60 e /month in the kennels for each dog, plus expenses of vets, transport....., we ask you not to be indifferent to our request and for little that you can help us save lives. Eire has no sponsors so she needs some until she finds a foster home or adoption.
She deserves a chance!

Tel. (SPAIN) 696489981

#ADOPTAUNPODENCOSERALOMEJORDETUVIDA#

www.salvemospodencos.com

If you want to help us:

Bank - Association save podencos. Sabadell Bank, CTA. No.Es97- 0081-0383-820001207029.

You can also help us with 1 e/month www.teaming.net/asociacionsalvemospodencos

Paypal: salvemospodencos@Hotmail.com

Urgent help needed doe Podenca Isobel

This sweet podenca was rescued injured off the streets and now the associations is appealing for donations to pay for the operation to repair her leg. All information on the video on this link.

Portugues Podengo x - where are her babies?

Name: Sarah

Gender: F

Breed: x podengo

Age: d-o-b: beg-2017

Size: medium (12kg, 45cm)

Others: dewormed, vaccinated

Story:

Sarah was found on the street. Her breast were full of milk. She had puppies recently, where are they? One of the volunteers walked with her for hours in the area where she was found hoping to find her puppies. But no puppies…. Most probably her owner killed the puppies and abandoned her far away from home. Very common. She is not a street dog. She is a dog that had a home. And the puppies were probably born there.
Poor girl.
She is very sweet. A bit shy at the first encounter but she wants to trust and she appreciated cuddles. Very gentle, calm, quiet. Really nice girl…. Hopefully her luck will turn.

https://dogsofportugal.wordpress.com/2019/09/25/sarah-where-are-her-babies/

Walking for the Spanish Hounds in Malaga

From Ann Marie Payne of Ann's Canine Care in Malaga.

'This is to show you that although I live in a hunting area, hunting with galgos and podencos, and the abuse they suffer is not condoned by all people in the town. This photo is of a group of ladies that put on a catwalk show to highlight some of the abandoned dogs found in Campillos, and other dogs needing homes. I am 3rd from the left with Mattei, and Suerte is in the centre. Both have gone on to find loving and forever homes.

So please when you see graphic photos of abused dogs in Spain please take into account that many, many individual Spanish people, charities and groups are trying to help the situation, and they go unnoticed.

Thank you Ann and the dogs

Podenca Mum and babies abandoned at a bus stop in France!!

Over the past 12 years since getting involved with the plight of the podencos and galgos, I have shed many tears over my computer keyboard as I write stories. This is yet another one - feeling for this poor podenca Mom trying to care for her babies.

The story is from Refuge Arpa in dept 47 in France! Thursday, September 12, 2019, this little podenca was abandoned in a cardboard box with her 2 puppies by the road at a bus stop.

Luckily they are now safe in the shelter.