Hope for Podencos
Together we are stronger.
Hope For Podencos is a registered charity, 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.
Same Dogs, Same Rights.
We stand with Mismos Perros, Mismos Derechos supporting the campaign for equal legal rights in Spain for all dogs and bringing the hunting dogs of Spain under the animal welfare act.
Photo of Steve and Sanchos taken by The Faithful Hound Photography
Our Podencos that need you!
Babu is currently living in the UK and looking for a home here.
Date of Birth: 3rd June 2019
Gender: Male
Colour: White
Size: 65cm (to the withers)/26kg
Temperament: A calm and affectionate boy with some underlying anxieties
Cats: Not suitable for cats
Please note that the purchase options here are to SPONSOR (you can cancel at any time!).
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Age: 6 ½ years old
Gender: Male
Size: 65cm/26kg -
Babu needs an adult only, calm and quiet home in a rural/semi-rural area with a garden.
He can live solo or with another calm, well balanced dog (not suitable for cats).
Ongoing training and support for management with food.
Babu needs to be in his new foster or forever home by 13/07/26.
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“Babu is a lovely boy who shows real loyalty and affection once he gets to know you. He can be a little unsure at times, but with a calm, consistent approach he really thrives. He loves a fuss, especially neck and ear scratches, and will often come and rest his head in your lap just to be close. He’s wonderful company day to day and really just wants to feel safe and loved.”
Kiara is currently in foster in the UK and looking for a home here.
Date of Birth: 8th August 2020
Gender: Female
Colour: Tan and White
Size: 55cm (to the withers)/20kg
Temperament: Kiara gets on well with other dogs and bonds really well with her humans
Cats: Not suitable for cats
Please note that the purchase options here are to SPONSOR (you can cancel at any time!).
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Age: 5 1/2 years old
Gender: Female
Size: 55cm/20kg -
Kiara needs a loving, calm and patient home to help her come round to life as a pet.
She takes a lot of confidence form having another dog in the home even if she is not the most playful at this stage.
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“Living with Kiara has been such a lovely reminder of how resilient and loving dogs are, even after years in the shelter. She has settled into life in a home like she’s always been here, the favourite spot on the sofa has been claimed, and the best treats figured out! It’s been incredible to see her grow in confidence, and she’s starting to discover that the world outside the sofa might actually be quite interesting. Just being with her humans is her favourite place to be.”
Robbie is currently living in the UK and looking for a home here.
Date of Birth: 1st May 2024
Gender: Male
Colour: Tan
Size: 70cm to the withers - 30kg
Temperament: A wonderful family dog - charming, playful and affectionate
Cats: Cat workable
Please note that the purchase options here are to SPONSOR (you can cancel at any time!).
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Age: 2 years old
Gender: Male
Size: 70cm/30kg -
A home with 1 or more doggy siblings.
He can still get a little overexcited so needs encouragement to settle when in new exciting situations.
He gets VERY excited when out on walks so needs support with lead training as hes is a string boy.
Robbie needs to be in his new forever home by 04/05/26.
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“Living with Robbie has taught us many things; mainly that personal space is a fictional concept, if he isn’t leaning on us he is lying on us, he is big, he is loving and believes he is an Italian Greyhound. Robbie means cuddles, goofiness and a best friend, he brings laughter, loyalty and a whole lot of love. We have watched him trust again, seeing his personality unfold, he has a zest for life, Robbie isn’t too big or too much he is simply waiting for someone to see the incredible companion he can be.”
HFP charity merch.
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Leo Pin Badge
£7.50
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Hope Beanie
£15.00
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Legacy Collar
£22.00
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Candy & Gala Sweatshirt
£30.00
Meet Our Founders.
Irene and Steve Allan have over 30 years experience with dogs, Irene in the showing arena and both of them as groomers. They moved from Scotland to Spain in 2009 and donated their time grooming rescue dogs in the shelters in the hope this would make them more adoptable, this is how they discovered the The Plight of the Podenco. They set up the ‘Hope For Podencos’ foundation in 2014, focusing on this particular breed that so needed their support.
Podencos come in all shapes and sizes.
We understand not everyone is in a position to adopt a Podenco, but there are still so many ways you can help. Please FOLLOW us on social media and SHARE our beautiful pods, you have no idea the power of a like, comment or share - it only takes one person to see that post to find a dog their forever home.
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