Podenco Post

Podenca Almond in Toledo - starving and saved just in time

Almond for adoption!

We had us notice of an abandoned puppy, but upon arrival at the scene we couldn't believe what we saw. She could barely get up, we don't know how many days she hadn't eaten or had a drink. We went right to the vet, and evidently, she stayed in. She was there for a week and now she's already with us.

She is good, very good and although she has severe malnutrition, she eats very well and will recover in no time. She has a sad look, so much must have happened in her life. She has fears but nothing she won't recover with patience and lots of love, and she won't miss it at her foster home.

If you're interested in giving Almond all the love she's never had write to some of the following phones:

(0034) 627546067/675832270

Email rescuedpetsfuensalida@gmail.com

Rescued Pets (Fuensalida (Toledo)

Life of abuse on the end of a chain in Spain?

I'm always pleased to hear from readers of my blogs, whether they are regulars or 'one-offs'. I recently received this one, which is not from someone who has written before. Not sure where they got the first paragraph from because it isn't one I've written, though I agree with its sentiment. We all know the last 2 sentences in the second paragraph are rubbish! Those hunters who do treat their dogs with respect are a very small minority and still get rid of them when they are no longer of use.

I wonder if you agree with their comments.

'Alexander Schaub Clerigué
To:
banddbrennan@yahoo.co.uk

"If a podenco itself could choose between a life in Spain on a short chain, vegetative in the burning sun, often without food or water, often abused , only being released for hunting for between 12 to 25 days or a life in a forever adopted home with love, care and attention every day food, long walks and an own basket where do you think a podenco would choose?!”

This is a very unfortunate and tendentious generalisation, many spaniards adopt podencos and give them a happy life within the family environment (that’s the case of my family and many others). Additionally, most of the Spanish hunters I have met treated their podencos with respect. You should reconsider the accuracy of that paragraph.

Alexander'

Podenca Panela in Huelva hoping for a forever home

IT IS NOT MY FAULT
... to be mmaltrated.
... to be abandoned.
... that no one cares about me.

Please help me find a home so I can experience that a human being is capable of loving and having compassion.
I am Panela, a female Spanish Podenco and I am only 2 years old. I'm good with other dogs and cats.
I'm in Huelva but I can travel in Spain.

To adopt:

contact by email
protectora.rocianaacoge@gmail.com

or by our website
https://www.adoptarperrosgatos.com

1. DOWNLOAD THE QUESTIONNAIRE

2-ONCE FULFILLED SEND TO EMAIL DIRECTION
protectora.rocianaacoge@gmail.com

Tail Torrox Dog Rescue - young podencos now in their care

A recent rescue.

'Two young podenco types. Thank you to their finder, Jill, for feeding them and keeping them safely enclosed in a fenced area. Also thank you to SOS Rescue who kindly assisted to catch them using a large trap. It is a pleasure to work with you knowing the dogs will be safely caught with minimum stress and secured properly for transport.

Sadly we are being asked to help more and more feral dogs. Dogs that have been left abandoned in the streets and campo...They arrive full of parasites and often with preventable diseases. Sometimes they are second generations as breeding is not control.
These dogs do not lead a 'happy and free life' as some people would like to believe. Life is a struggle for survival and sooner or later they are taken by disease or die on the roads.

Rehabilitation of these dogs takes time, knowledge and of course money.

To donate,

Podencos for adoption

Galgo's Rescue Almeria - 2 podencos saved at Easter 2021

From Sandy at Galgo's Rescue Almeria

'2 podencos safe now with GRA...rescued at Easter.

Even on Easter no rest for GRA. We received an emergency call if we could take in a little podenca. Spanish people saw her walking on the highway and did not hesitate to get her out of this extremely danger situation. Many thanks Celia and Matias to save her.

Before “ Bimba “ (that’s the name she got) arrived at our shelter she had already received a bath and treatment for fleas/ticks /worms. The vet has now given her a full checkup, vaccinations, chip/passport and bloodtest. Bimba tested negative for all Mediterranean diseases.

Then a day later we received an emergency call that someone was on our way with a podenco. He walked right next to the motorway and the woman managed to put him in her car. He was easily caught, hurt, full of ticks and exhausted as if asking for help.
We gave him the name Multatuli, which means: “ I have suffered much “.

Podencos In Need Scotland - hounds en route for forever homes in the UK

Galgos and podencos en route for their foster and forever homes in Scotland. PINS do amazing work which includes meeting up with adoptants and fosterers and sharing experiences and more.

Update on Blanca with Podenco Friends

Latest news from Bev Farmer about Podenca Blanca.

'Handed into a perrera 2 days before Christmas along with Pinto eight years old, her owner signed over which cancels the need to wait 21days before they can euthanise. Both are older podencos and often passed over for adoption, after all those years of loyal service this was is how they were repaid.

Blanca arrived at the finca on Christmas Eve very scared and I noticed her ankle was swollen and she was holding her leg up . So got her on some pain meds and anti-inflammatories and basically left them to rest. The swelling on her wrist went down but she was still lame. At her check up at our vets took x-rays and saw the reason why, her left elbow has very severe arthritis. This was not recent, it is a chronic condition and most likely from an old injury, she has suffered for a number of years. Her owner never put his hand in pocket to get her treated and their solution just dump her, no longer their problem.

Life of Hell for Podencos in Spain

It's impossible to imagine what had happened to this little podenca to make her so traumatized and terrified around humans. After patient rehabilitation she is now reserved for a special forever home.

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Happy Easter from Gran Canaria - Podenca Milka looking for her forever home

Saving the Gran Canaria Podencos

MILKA hopes you had a Happy Easter.

Seven years just turned and that's how pretty and cute she is.

MILKA continues to search for a home for her entire life. She is shy at first with people but immediately begins to trust and ask for pampering. She is very playful and sociable, with dogs and with people. With cats we don't know. Can you help us find a family for their whole life?

Contact salvaunpodenco@gmail.com

Podenca Maneto Thea for adoption - with Adopcion Perros Espana

If it's a small podenco you prefer, how about this little cutie.

'Thea is still in search of her ultimate family! How pretty she is! She is 7.5kg and 3 years old.

Thea was adopted a few months ago in Bilbao by a fantastic family who have another puppy and rabbits. When Thea arrived at her new home, she had already been cat tested and was compatible, and with the puppy in the house instantly connected. Inseparable.
She ignored the rabbits, and for months the coexistence was great. Her family couldn't be happier with her.

But suddenly, and without anyone understanding why, Thea attacked one of the rabbits and had to rush it to the vet. Luckily he was saved and was able to come home.

But Thea had changed and was only interested in hunting one of the rabbits.