Paka Dora launches Algarve animal survey
Number of unwanted cats and dogs is growing out of control Algarve-based animal association Paka Dora is calling on fellow associations and animal lovers to answer a survey which it
Pet Corner: Canine Cognitive Dysfunction? That is the question
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction is the answer. The problem is the detection of CCD early enough to either delay or treat it effectively. It is a doggy version of human dementia.
Pet Corner: Hot off the press…
Jenny Clarke’s voice disappeared somewhere along the motorway. In her care, as president of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), a rescue animal. The line had gone in
Lisbon sees new March for Animals on Saturday
Lisbon will be hosting yet another ‘national march for the rights of animals’ tomorrow (Saturday) to alert to the “harsh reality” that many of them experience. Organised by Animal Save
Algarve shelters shine stark light on Portugal’s animal emergency
Disjointed approach to animal welfare rocketing out of control In an apparent coincidence, two Algarve-based animal shelters have taken to print to bemoan a situation in which they feel that
Pet Corner: Good, Bad and Ugly
The French Bulldog has become almost the dog to have. It is technically not really French, believed to have arrived during the French Revolution. Say no more. Recently, a ‘Frenchie’,
Algarve animal shelter puts Portugal’s animal emergency into words
AEZA has been trying to shape mentalities for 22 years; believes community has learnt very little Algarve animal shelter AEZA has put into words the frustrations that most animal shelters
Pet Corner: Mixed race … and adorable!
In the doggie world, this is surely a ‘Heinz 57’. Mixed race dogs are not uncommon here in the Algarve, temperamentally leaning towards loving, loyal and “different”. Recently, an owner
Street cats still multiplying at ‘unsustainable levels’, warns Animal Rescue Algarve
ARA “fears streets will become flooded with animals, alive or dead” ARA (Animal Rescue Algarve) is sounding the alert. In spite of its work and efforts to transform animal welfare
Fun-filled charity evening raises thousands for animals
On Sunday, August 20, the Portugal Resident attended and supported a local charity evening and auction with live music provided by The Guinness Brothers, in aid of the Goldra Dog