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.
Babu is currently living in the UK and looking for a home here, so he will come under our rehoming fee. Due to changing family circumstances, he needs to move to either a foster or forever home before 11th July 2026.
Date of Birth: 3rd June 2019
Gender: Male
Colour: White
Size: 65cm (to the withers)/26kg
Temperament: Affectionate, loyal and sensitive. Thrives in a calm environment and forms strong bonds with his people.
Cats: Not suitable for cats
Please note that the purchase options here are to SPONSOR (you can cancel at any time!).
Babu needs a foster or forever home by July
Babu - UK
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Age: 6 years old
Gender: Male
Size: 65cm/26kg
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire -
Babu is looking for a calm, adult-only home with a secure garden. He could live as an only dog or alongside another well-balanced dog who respects his need for space and downtime.
Due to changing family circumstances, Babu will need to move to his new foster or forever home by 11th July 2026.
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“Babu is a lovely boy who shows real loyalty and affection once he gets to know you.
In the home he settles quickly and enjoys being close to his people.
He can be a little unsure at times, but with consistency and a calm approach he really thrives and settles into a routine.
Babu loves being fussed, especially around his neck and ears, and will often come and gently rest his head in your lap just to be close.
On a day-to-day basis he is wonderful company and really just wants to feel safe, loved and part of the home.”
Same Dogs, Same Rights.
We stand with Mismos Perros, Mismos Derechos supporting the Spanish-led campaign for equal legal protections for all dogs in Spain, including hunting dogs.
Photo of Steve and Sanchos taken by The Faithful Hound Photography
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.
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