Sweet little Portuguese Podengo Lydia, not yet a year old and already ended up in a municipal pound until Dogs of Portugal took her to their shelter. She is looking for a forever home, contact DOP direct on this link, where you can see more pix and a video. Continue reading

79 has been on red alert for a few months, after the dry winter. Here's an up-to-date map of the areas affected. Continue reading

Bracken came in with a very swollen face. So here's advice on what to do if your dog is stung. Continue reading

The Lion King, Yesterday and Toy Story 4 - films on at Bressuire Cinema this next week. Click on this link for all the dates and times. Bressuire cinema, Le Fauteuil Rouge - is behind Bocapole and the Bowling Centre. Plenty of parking, disabled access, snack bar. Continue reading

We are holding another music night in the garden. To celebrate with us The Moonshine club are singing here again live on Saturday 27th July from 7.30pm. Blues, Rock and Roll, blues, Jazz, some of their old songs and some new. (A lot of our regulars were away last time they sung here so they are coming back ) . Free entry. Food is all being prepared and cooked by Jean Le Ptit Creole if you want to eat. Come along and support the band and meet the new drummer Richard. Nous organisons une autre soirée musicale dans le jardin.... Continue reading

So sad when a dog's owner dies and the family don't want the dog. This boy is 10 years old, still a lot of life left in him. But is there anyone who would offer him a home forever? Contact Dogs of Portugal direct if you have room in your... Continue reading

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All the advice here's advice on what to do if your dog is stung.">on this weblink. Continue reading

Want a dog Wanting a dog does not involve just choosing which one you like more for your physical qualities or "race", wanting a dog also implies to realize that you will invite him to share your life, your house, your space and that he also has needs and Many... Continue reading

10/7/2019 Carley had her second surgery today to remove the rest of the tumours in the mammary chain. Our vets had to take a lot of tissue to try and get clear margins we known from the first biopsy the tumours were malignant and the highest grade. She will need... Continue reading

For 8 years local people have been trying to rescue these podencos...trapped in their own filth by a bastard galguero. As always, so many of the officials in Spain are corrupt and couldn't care less about animal welfare. Read the full story here. Continue reading

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Introducing Alma...Rosemary Macdonald tells her story. Alma 6 year old female podenco. Alma is now safe in kennels being sponsored by Pam McLeod thank you Pam. Alma has a sad story. I don't know how these brave loving animals can be so forgiving of the human race. Alma was given... Continue reading

Wednesday 3rd July 2-4pm. Official opening of the wonderful new large Cafe Catitude at the Funny Farm Cat Rescue at St Germain de Longue Chaume (79). Come and enjoy a free glass, as usual there will be delicious home made cakes, and have a look round the shop. Hundreds of books, amazing kitchen equipment, huge selection of good quality clothes for all the family, and lots more. Continue reading

Pity so few countries understand this. Continue reading

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Babi is 2 years old and hasd already lived in a home. All the information, more photos and video on this weblink. Contact Dogs of Portugal direct if you can give her a home. Continue reading

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This is taken from Bev Farmer's fb page Podenco Friends. 'Changes to the entry of rescue dogs to the UK basically if the UK exit the EU with a deal or no deal the Euro tunnel will no longer be a designated Border Inspection Point for Dogs, Cats or Ferrets..... Continue reading

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Bev Farmer tells Arion's tale. 'Arion when he arrived and now, June 2019)... restored to the noble & majestic Podenco Ibicenco he was born to be.. Trapped in ditch by the roadside unable to get out and at the time of terrible storms and flooding. If he had not been... Continue reading

The bigger shop and new bigger tea room will be open on Wednesday afternoon, 2-4pm. Come and browse, buy, enjoy home made cakes. Funny Farm Cat Rescue, St Germain de Longue Chaume. (follow the road past the Mairie and restaurant on your left, Le Grand Beau Puits on the left by the last wind turbine. Continue reading

Le club Moonshine chante ici à le samedi 29 juin à partir de 19h30. Blues, Rock and Roll, Blues, Jazz, certaines de leurs vieilles chansons et quelques nouvelles. Venez et soutenez le groupe. Entrée libre. Des goujons de poisson et Frites, de poulet et frites ou de saucisse et Frites à 5 € par personne seront disponibles sur commande préalable. . Appelez le 0549 63 07 61 pour plus d'informations ou pour réserver votre table maintenant The Moonshine club are singing here again live on Saturday 29th June from 7.30pm. Blues, Rock and Roll, blues, Jazz, some of their old... Continue reading