Bobi, oldest dog in world, celebrates 31st birthday in Leiria
Ate grilled fish and pork, and took “lots of rests” Bobi, the oldest dog in the world – living very quietly these days in Conqueiros, Leiria – reached another milestone
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?
Almancil scouts collect food for Animal Rescue Algarve
The donations were delivered at ARA’s shelter in Loulé, where the scouts got to know the animals they helped Almancil Scouts Group 243 (Tribo de Escoteiros) visited Animal Rescue Algarve’s
Carvoeiro Cat Charity holds fundraising dinner
The Carvoeiro Cat Charity Association (CCCA) is organising another Charity Dinner to raise much-needed funds for the animals in its care. The event will be held on Saturday, May 27,
APAA: Introducing … Warren Hunter
A name of a famous actor? Title of a film? No. A warren (hound) hunter is a breed of dog. Also known to aficionados as a Mediterranean rabbit-hunting dog, or
Loulé students visit Animal Rescue Algarve
More than 40 students learned about ARA’s work and got closely acquainted with the animals at Cabanita shelter On April 20, about 40 students and their teachers from the Loulé
Time out or just in time? Give a dog a home!
Time ticks for all and especially those who have no time to speak of. Pet Park in Mexilhoeira Grande have a lively thriving business managed by eager animal lovers, Gary
Pet Corner: The unspeakable … in pursuit of the uneatable
This was Oscar Wilde describing fox hunting. The Grand National attracted animal rights, gambling against time and authority at Aintree. The “unspeakable” are humans who choose to pursue specific sports
Animal Rescue Algarve visits Olhão social centre
Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) visited Nossa Senhora de Fátima Social Centre in Olhão on April 13 to raise awareness about animal welfare and rights. ARA was invited by the Outsiders
Animal activists march in Lisbon
Hundreds took part this afternoon in the march organised every year by ANIMAL, the animal rights association which has been campaigning for improvements in the way Portugal treats its animals