Unfortunately, not all those do. Two unfortunates, both ‘ginger’, had sad endings even despite the hard and caring work given at their moment of need.
Jenny Clarke, president of APAA, was grieved to learn that two cats, an older one and a kitten, had not survived their ordeals. “Older cat had been the subject of a hit-and-run case. Back broken and left to die. We did everything we could.”
The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve have their hands full but are not always able to do what they want most. Protect. “The little one, abandoned, had dysentery, was very feeble and just didn’t have the strength to pull through.” A ‘carer’ took the kitten in and gave it as much love and nourishment until it died. “The vet was surprised that it had lasted so long.”
Bowed but not deterred. ‘Here to Help’ is APAA’s motto. “As hard as we all try, the team can only do their best when they can.” Ploughing on, Team APAA are getting ready for their busy season ahead. “It seems like all systems go!” Right on. “The van’s loaded and ready.” Their tote-bag competition attracted 40 entrants. Wow! Result fours winners – two canine totes and two feline totes. On sale soon.
Jenny’s Diary Dates
- Friday, October 4 – World Animal Day lunch, at 1pm, will be hosted by Jackie in her country garden north of Portimão. Choice of chicken Thai curry, Mexican pork and beans or Greek veggie moussaka. Worldly buffet-starter, salads and desserts. €22.50 members/€25 non-members.
- Monday, October 7 – Pop-Up shop ‘O Tasco’, Senhora do Verde, 12pm-3pm. Special “menu do amigo” chicken ‘Piri-piri’. Book lunch direct, 282 471769. Pictures, ornaments, books, a mini-bazar!
- Saturday/Sunday, October 12-13 – APAA’s Stand CA6 at afpop’s BLiP (Better Living in Portugal). Sat 10am-6pm/Sun 10am-4pm. Special welcome for all! Come and chat.
- Friday, October 25 – Tote-bags available at ‘Pop-Up’ shop at Jolly Bar, Alvor, 10.30am-2pm. Another amazing shopping adventure. Check out the curtains and linen. Also Gill Goode’s arts, cards and prints, and Fiona’s Fi-Line clothing, jewellery and make-up.
- Sundays, November 10 and December 8 – Weather permitting, Ferragudo Fair/Car Boot Sale, starts at 8am.
Also keep a look out for APAA on Facebook’s monthly group Charity Auctions with Emporium.
Bored? Nothing to do? Visit APAA’s charity shops at Alvor and Silves, always welcoming shoppers who bring and buy. Stacked with goodies! Don’t forget all ‘Pop-Up’ Shops, and stalls will have a super yummy array of homemade jams, preserves, chutneys and marmalades, and scrummy cookies! New tote-bags. All funds raised are for cat-colonies and abandoned animals.
Help: info.apaaportugal@gmail.com
Events info: events.apaaportugal@gmail.com
BLiP: info@afpop.com
By APAA
