Lend a paw: Algarve animal charity calls for volunteers
Cadela Carlota is participating in a food collection drive You may have seen us and other local charities collecting at supermarkets. These collections are vital for us in ensuring animals
A home for life – sponsorship as an alternative to adoption
By sponsoring an animal, you become a vital part of their journey Meet Tahini: a story of resilience Tahini, a nine-year-old dog, was recently found in the middle of nowhere
Gigi the Gorgeous: seeking a loving home
A new beginning: Gigi’s search for a forever home Gigi, a beautiful smokey grey and white cat, was once the cherished companion of an elderly lady. Sadly, when her owner
Give an old dog a home: Meet Preta, Snoopy, and Zara
Old dogs deserve love too At Cadela Carlota, we believe no dog should spend their twilight years in a shelter. Many of our older dogs come to us not because
Pet Corner – Urgent foster homes needed for Odi and Jonny
Help us give them a safe place to heal At Cadela Carlota, we do everything possible to ensure our dogs receive the best medical care, but a shelter is not
Landlords’ pet policies force heartbreaking choices for families
As the Algarve faces a growing housing crisis, families with pets are finding themselves in heartbreaking situations Increasingly, landlords are enforcing strict no-pet policies, leaving families with the devastating
Pet Corner – How to help a stray or hurt animal
If the animal is injured, approach it with extra caution as frightened animals may bite or run away As volunteers, we often get asked by friends and family what to
Meia Praia Boot Camp: Get fit, have fun and play with animals!
New initiative supports Cadela Carlota shelter in Lagos One of the great things about Cadela Carlota (CC) is the incredible creativity and dedication of its volunteers. Many bring their unique
Pet Corner – Tito’s journey: from chains to care
Tito’s life took a tragic turn after his owner passed away Every dog that arrives at Cadela Carlota & Companhia carries a unique story, and Tito is no exception. Surrendered
Pet Corner – Looking back at 2024 and forward to an exciting 2025
Our current cat shelter is facing a pressing challenge (…) we will soon need to relocate As we close 2024, we reflect on another remarkable year made possible by our