Bobi, oldest dog in world, celebrates 31st birthday in Leiria
Ate grilled fish and pork, and took “lots of rests” Bobi, the oldest dog in the world – living very quietly these days in Conqueiros, Leiria – reached another milestone
Animal Corner: Beware of the dog!
Or should it read, beware of the owner? Dogs are expected to be loyal, trusting, loving … The list is endless. Do we, dare we, say that of the owner?
APAA: Introducing … Warren Hunter
A name of a famous actor? Title of a film? No. A warren (hound) hunter is a breed of dog. Also known to aficionados as a Mediterranean rabbit-hunting dog, or
Loulé students visit Animal Rescue Algarve
More than 40 students learned about ARA’s work and got closely acquainted with the animals at Cabanita shelter On April 20, about 40 students and their teachers from the Loulé
Time out or just in time? Give a dog a home!
Time ticks for all and especially those who have no time to speak of. Pet Park in Mexilhoeira Grande have a lively thriving business managed by eager animal lovers, Gary
Animal Rescue Algarve visits Olhão social centre
Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) visited Nossa Senhora de Fátima Social Centre in Olhão on April 13 to raise awareness about animal welfare and rights. ARA was invited by the Outsiders
Animal activists march in Lisbon
Hundreds took part this afternoon in the march organised every year by ANIMAL, the animal rights association which has been campaigning for improvements in the way Portugal treats its animals
Tavira installs four cat shelters
More shelters are set to be installed this year. The municipality of Tavira installed the first standardised enclosure for cat colonies, consisting of four shelters. This measure aims to facilitate
One tonne of animal food raised for Olhão associations
Olhão Council has celebrated the success of a two-day campaign to showcase the wonderful animals up for adoption and raise much-needed food for the borough’s animal associations. Held last weekend
Pet Corner: Posh paws. Good cause.
Three puppies were deserted just before Christmas, still attached to their umbilical cords. Strikes horror in everyone’s heart, apart from the person who dumped them. As luck would have it,