Jenny Clarke, president of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), has just received news of an ‘abandonee’. “Her name is Emelia Joy, a beautiful 20-month-old German Griffon.”
Tricia in Silves is fostering Emelia who is waiting to be re-homed. “EJ was badly bullied, traumatised and, as a result, is sensitive and timid.” Why? Because someone, a human, from the ‘superior race of animals’ could. Indeed, this is a gentle, loving and loyal breed. Highly intelligent, energetic, good for a family or active owner.
Emelia is micro-chipped, sterilised and vaccinated. A perfect ready-to-go furry friend. She’s looking for a loving, encouraging, calm environment, with patience and kindness to build her confidence and enable her to become the dog she should be. Happy, content, a canine friend for life. Please help her wag her tail!
Jenny and her team at APAA are on the lookout for new members to help and give a little time when they can. “We offer full support to newcomers. We have fun events and opportunities to meet and greet with others in our community. It’s daunting moving to a new country, meeting new people, no matter how friendly it seems when you’re on holiday. But we’re here for the long haul. Working for and with animals can be more rewarding than people think!” Give it a try.
Mark up your diary
- Monday, March 23: APAA’s second 2026 ‘Pop Up’ shop at the ever-popular O Tasco restaurant, near Senhora do Verde, Portimão. Chicken piri-piri day! Book 282 471 769. Bring and buy! Ornaments, hand-made jewellery, household goods, paintings, prints, books. Pet corner. A chance to meet and greet.
- Saturday, March 28: Anita is hosting a special APAA morning and picnic lunch event at her country home. The theme will be a masterclass flower-arranging session with talented duo Paul and Pasi (Joki-flow). 11am start. More to follow.
- Tuesday, March 31: APAA’s AGA will be held at Recanto dos Mouros restaurant in Silves, an important date for members and guests who want to attend the friendly lunch afterwards. Watch this space.
APAA charity shops
- Alvor: Dunas de Alvor: Mon-Sat, 10.30am-2pm
- Silves: Rua Elias Garcia 20, Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm (Sat 1pm)
Real bargains! Books, gifts, handmade jewellery, ornaments, homemade chutneys, jams, marmalades, pickles and cookies. Glassware, dinner services, cutlery. Everything you need for your home or rental. Spoil yourself! All proceeds raised for SNiP (animal sterilisation) and abandoned animals. Having a clear-out? Good, unwanted gifts and clothes always needed. Bring, browse and buy!
- Emelia Joy:contactPatricia (Tricia) Brown – pjbrown63@icloud.com, 911 116 494
- Jackie’s lunches and all events: events.apaaportugal@gmail.com
- Pets:info.apaaportugal@gmail.com – Pet Plan ‘Legacy’ mark for Anita
- Please check out APAA’s Facebook!
