A foundation named after a rescued dog
Fundación Benjamín Mehnert focuses on galgos and other hunting dogs affected by abandonment or mistreatment in Spain. Its centre in Alcalá de Guadaíra, near Seville, brings medical care and preparation for adoption together. The name remembers Benjamín, a rescued Doberman mix belonging to founder Gisela. Her later adoption of a galgo named Bianca helped shape the project.
Injury recovery needs more than a kennel
The facilities include a veterinary clinic, a hospital area for serious cases and a dedicated rehabilitation room. A specialist provides physiotherapy using equipment intended for recovery after fractures and other injuries. This makes it possible to explain the dogs’ journey through treatment and rehabilitation, rather than presenting every arrival as immediately ready for a new home.
Different spaces meet different needs
An isolation and quarantine area allows animals with suspected or confirmed infectious disease to recover separately. Puppies have their own protected accommodation, while occasional feline patients can use indoor and outdoor cat spaces. A former farm-animal area has been adapted for dogs that need a calmer setting while recovering from the effects of abandonment or mistreatment.
Daily routines include space outside
The foundation describes kennels with sheltered sleeping areas and outdoor sections, alongside larger exercise yards. Dogs spend time in small groups selected for compatible temperaments. The layout therefore supports both rest and movement. Visitors should understand that the centre contains several kinds of accommodation, arranged around the needs of the animals living there.
Learning and practical support
A classroom hosts talks and courses, and guest accommodation supports volunteers visiting from other cities or countries. The veterinary clinic is also described as open to the public, a separate service from charitable rescue care. Use the foundation’s own adoption, sponsorship and volunteer routes to discuss participation, current arrangements and the needs of a particular dog. Official programme information · AnimalProtech map.
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