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 through the best and worst.
‘Here to Help’ has been stretched to its limits throughout our time. But hey worth it!” A recent article on ‘Chump’ and his rescue has resurfaced. “Neglected since a puppy.” Fiona recalls. “He used to follow us on walks. His owner had mental health issues.
He was being continually harassed and attacked by local dogs.” Fiona (Fi-Line fame) finally took him in. Sneaking out for his unattended ‘walkabouts’ got hit by a car. “After he lost a leg, surgery, recovery, he developed an infection.
Which meant 11 days at the vets and more surgery, to treat the necrosis.” Poor ‘Chump’. “He is even more loyal and cuddle-conscious.” Fiona is smiling. “Perhaps we should call him ‘Super Champ’ now?.” Yup. Not the first nor the last of APAA’s long list for helping hands.
“The cost for care, surgery and meds has been paramount. But we were determined to get ‘Chump’ through this.” Anita ‘Pop-Up’ Shop’s birthday girl, has asked her dinner-party guests to make donations for Chump’s bills instead of gifts. APAA Champions all round! High Five team.
Meanwhile APAA’s Zélia Santos (aka cat woman) rescued a pregnant gypsy dog. Finding it a home whilst at the vet’s surgery. Fully recovered. New owner collected her and took her home.
On your marks!
- Monday, May 6, Pop-Up Shop ‘O Tasco’. Chicken Piri-Piri day! Book direct 282471769.
- Sunday, May 19, Anita’s Super-duper Mad Hatter’s Buffet Lunch Garden Party. Members 20€/Non 22€. Special Plants on sale.
- May 24, Pop-Up classics on sale at Manu’s (AKA Pescadora) Figueira including model boats. Land Ahoy!.
- Sunday, May 12, Ferragudo Car Boot Sale. No hurricanes, tornados and floods permitting! Good bargains. Jenny’s new jams and preserves.
Watch for more ‘Pop-Up’ and events info. Can’t do a ‘Pop-Up’ or event? APAA’s Charity Shops in Alvor and Silves. Always bursting with goodies, ornaments, duvets, rugs, larger household items. Friendly staff on site to chat and help. Save a trip? Special info on what’s in stock or looking for something specific email Jenny.
All funds raised by APAA maintain cat colonies and abandoned often injured dogs. With SNiP APAA’s ongoing Spaying & Neutering Programme. If you want to help, have good ideas, cat food donations, contact Jenny. See contacts below. Feel the need to help? Volunteers for Team APAA, are always treasured and welcome! A gift to us from you!
Anita’s Mad Hatter’s lunch; Book with Jenny (919041903 or events.apaaportugal@gmail.com). Also a chance to talk to ‘Holistic’ Paul (event fully booked!).
General Jenny: info.apaaportugal@gmail.com
Cat colonies: zelia.santos@live.co.uk
APAA CHARITY SHOPS
Dunas do Alvor: Mon-Sat 10.30am–2pm
Rua Elias Garcia 20,Silves:
Mon-Fri 10am–2pm(Sat1pm)
Spring Shopping For The Home, Garden
Patio. Humans and Pets. Bedding.
Soft furnishings, rugs. Hospitality Trays.
Ornaments. Jewellery, clothing,
Bring and Buy good quality items.
Volunteers Always Welcome
