A friend in need … is a friend indeed!
APAA’s president Jenny Clarke has an impish look. “True – it’s not what but who you know.” The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve has a long list of friends.
Grooming can be double trouble!
“The thing about climate change is, animals will do what they have to do at the right time for them,” said Jenny Clarke, president of Association for Protection Animals Algarve,
All creatures great and small…
APAA tries to do everything possible for all creatures Hedgehogs are shy creatures, not used to being made a fuss of. So, it is with little wonder that a stray,
Faro kennel marks 1,000 animal milestone
Faro kennel has helped find forever homes for 208 animals Faro’s municipal kennel – officially named ‘Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Faro (CROAF) – reached a milestone last
Pet Corner – Cats on a hot tin roof
“Believe it or not!” Jenny firmly closes her van door. “Two calls on the same day,” APAA’s president is taken aback. “Exactly the same problem.” Go on. “Mother cat and
Book launch: “Diaries of Those Nobody Wants”
Algarve photographer Carlos Filipe launches a book recounting the stories of abandoned pets to help raise funds for Animalife charity. Algarve-based photographer Carlos Filipe has launched “Diários dos Que Ninguém
Pet Corner – Caught in a trap – Carlos the Cat
Another success story. Although ‘Carlos’ may have other ideas. Amongst many in a small colony, often loitering with intent, never quite getting into the cage. Jenny Clarke, president of APAA,
Tavira creates animal charity bank
The Municipal Council of Tavira has launched a new initiative to help people and families in need care for their pet animals. Officially named Bank of Goods and Essential Services
Portugal has roughly a million free-roaming animals – mostly cats
First national census of roaming animals released today Mainland Portugal has more than 930,000 free-roaming animals, including 830,541 cats and 101,015 dogs, according to data from the first National Census
Pet Corner: Super champ… second helping
Jenny Clarke has been taking care of business for the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve and breathing a sigh of relief. “APAA chalking up 30 years!” Wow! “We’ve been