Animal corner – Social niceties: are your animals behaving?
If we were an animal, what would we choose to be? There would be a lot of “fluffies”, perhaps some “smoothies” and a lot of in-between “crinklies” and “curlies”. Slithering
Animal Corner: Monkey business
A little while ago, a cat called ‘Lucky’ became unlucky. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the feline had to be whisked off to Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) in Loulé because
Animal Corner: Closure. Wish you could find it?
Sign up your furry friends with ‘Legacy for Pets’! Jenny Clarke, president of Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), and Anita Wight, ‘Pop-Up’ shop manager, have – by signing-up
Animal Corner – Rover is raring to go
In excellent condition, two-year-old Rover is reliable, passed its MOT and is raring to go! Fenella Touch found ‘Rover’ about a year ago. “He’s a wonderful, loyal doggie. He needs
Strictly speaking – dog training with kindness
Behavioural problems are not only associated with humans but also ‘Man’s Best Friend’. Dogs are not deliberately naughty. Parenting animals, whether strictly or with kindness, is very much up to
Animal Corner: Estombar Tommy & Co.
Volunteer Trevor came across the little ‘Podengo’ fellow whilst walking his dogs around Estombar (Lagoa). “He hasn’t got a name yet,” Jenny Clarke from the Association for Protection of Animals
Animal Corner: Home from home
Trying to catch up with Jenny Clarke, APAA president, is a hard job. The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve’s motto is ‘Here to Help’. Jenny is always on the
Animal Corner: And Rafa came too! Isn’t he a beauty?
Whilst Jenny and the ‘Pop-Up’ team, headed by Anita, crammed the last of their goodies back into jeeps and cars, there was an air of something having been achieved. The
Planning a holiday with your pet? Think it through
Holidays looming ahead? Suitcases dusted, loaded and ready to go. The hat? The “Kiss Me Quick” one. Ha! Where, when and how long depends on the family set up. Two
Animal Corner: Beware of the dog!
Or should it read, beware of the owner? Dogs are expected to be loyal, trusting, loving … The list is endless. Do we, dare we, say that of the owner?