Helping Old English Sheepdogs find loving homes.
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About Hope for Podencos
Podencos are often referred to as ‘Invisible Dogs’ or ‘The Great Forgotten’. They are the most abused dog in Spain. Bred to hunt and kept, usually chained, in squalid conditions - these ‘working dogs’ are not protected by Spanish law. It can be difficult to imagine the suffering they endure, hidden from view.
What most people don’t know about this little known and misunderstood breed is that they are one of the oldest breeds of dog in the world, descending from the ancient Pharaoh Hounds of Egypt. When Irene and Steve Allan semi-retired as dog groomers and moved to Spain in 2009, they started donating their time to local rescues centres, helping to groom dogs in the hope they would appear more adoptable. This is when they met their first Podenco.
Hope For Podencos is a registered foundation in Spain, but we are more than that. We are a community built by those working towards the same goal. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, rehome, spread awareness and provide support for Podencos of all shapes and sizes. We do this through our extensive network and dedicated team.
No longer will they be ‘The Great Forgotten’ as we are their voice.
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