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
Council animal shelter to open in Olhão
Facility “crucial for animal welfare in the municipality” Olhão Council is planning to open its new animal shelter (Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais) by the end of the year.
Pétis donates 300kgs of animal food to Animal Rescue Algarve
The donation reflects the trust in ARA’s work Pétis, a “100% Portuguese” company, stayed true to its motto – ‘Do not put off till tomorrow what you can do today’
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
Carvoeiro Cat Charity raises €970 at dinner event
The Carvoeiro Cat Charity Associação (CCCA) raised over €970 at a charity dinner held last Saturday at Ti Teresa restaurant near Alcantarilha. Organisers thanked all who attended for their generosity
Jardim da Aryel launches fundraiser to buy shelter land
Association needs to raise €75,000 by end of year Lagoa-based animal association Jardim da Aryel is seeking to raise €75,000 by the end of the year in order to buy
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
Portimão donates €40,000 to local animal associations
Money will be used to sterilise stray animals Portimão has pledged €40,000 to three local animal associations to help them with their everyday expenses and fund a series of cat