Pet Corner: Never say never
Some humans know only too well what the word ‘abandoned’ really means. Dogs, unfortunately, know even more about being dumped. It is the worst thing that can happen to an
Pet Corner: Wanted. Des Res – an abandoned animal’s dream come true
As property goes, a desirable residence is that special place. Whether we call it a house, cottage or villa, it is a ‘home’. Our canine and feline friends are not
Pet Corner: Home sweet home
“Re-homing abandoned animals is our priority,” Jenny Clarke, president of APAA (Association for the Protection of Animals Algarve), explains. “Spaying and neutering the animals is the next priority. Whatever happens,
90.000-strong petition calls for criminalisation of cruelty to ALL animals
Petition to be presented in parliament on Wednesday Animal lovers who marched in such numbers in Lisbon in January have raised a petition with over 90,000 signatures, defending the criminalisation
Pet Corner – Having kittens …
Mummy with five new kittens landed on someone’s doorstep – transferred hurriedly in a suitable warm box and transported to Jenny Clarke, president of APAA. The Association for Protection of
Follow that dog – a shaggy dog story which is literally rushin’
Eyes out for Russian Stasya, somewhere in the Greater Lisbon area People living in Greater Lisbon are being asked to please look out for Stasya, a little dog who went
Saving animals through teamwork
APAA, the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, has a hectic month ahead. In-between SNiP’ping, pup-homing and ‘Pop-Upping’, there has been little time for the team to catch breath. “Gosh!”
Animal donation drive in aid of O Jardim da Aryel
The Lagoa and Carvoeiro parish union will launch a campaign to collect food and other vital items for local animal association and shelter O Jardim da Aryel on Wednesday, March
Pet corner: Marching with one voice
Whilst APAA’s work is based in a specific area – SNiP’ing and re-homing abandoned animals – the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve hand-hold various other groups and associations elsewhere,
Beyond the litter box….
How a Loulé pet shelter is transforming the landscape of animal welfare ARA (the acronym for Animal Rescue Algarve) is already legendary for the way in which it has rewritten