Adopt a pet in Alcoutim
Alcoutim has launched a new campaign entitled ‘Adota-me’ (Adopt me) which encourages local residents to adopt a pet animal from the local ‘Espaço Animal’ (Animal Space), where there are currently
VRSA launches ‘Pick up your dog poop’ campaign
“The goal is to show pet owners that their bad behaviour represents a public health hazard” The local council of Vila Real de Santo António has decided enough is enough:
Pet Corner – Adventures on Planet APAA
It’s ‘Pop-Up’ time on Planet APAA and their special SNiP sleigh is loaded with goodies, ready for take-off. The Spaying and Neutering Programme (SNiP) will inevitably be pushed to its
APAA’s pre-Christmas countdown!
Clocks back October 29. Halloween! Winter solstice December 21. Whoosh! A mad rush, endless lists of ‘things to do!’ What a palaver! APAA’s Pop-Up at ‘O Pescador’ packed to the
Pet Corner – Just one look, that’s all it took
… as the song goes. When there’s nowhere else to turn and the loneliness monster moves in, where does one look? Social life suddenly reduced to TV, shopping, TV, paying
VRSA to host ‘Cãominhada’ dog walks
Every parish in Vila Real de Santo António will host a dog walk in the coming weeks. Known as ‘Cãominhada’ – a play on words combining the word ‘cão’ (dog)
First WOOFF Quinta do Lago Fashion Show sold out
The event raised awareness and funds in support of Animal Rescue Algarve The first ever WOOFF (Worn Only Once Fashion and Furniture) Fashion Show sold out its Quinta do Lago
Disabled help walk Olhão kennel dogs
Initiative described as “extremely beneficial” Around 40 people with disabilities supported by the Algarve Association of Mental Health (ASMAL) have been visiting Olhão’s municipal kennel at least once a week,
The ups and downs of rescuing a dog
When we first retired over 17 years ago, my lovely wife and I ended up in the old town of Panama City, Panama. One day while standing near Bolivar Square
‘Woofland’ to reopen under new management at Mar Shopping
Dog wellness centre inaugurated on Wednesday, October 26 Quarteira’s award-winning dog school Iron Dog Algarve is taking over the management of animal wellness centre ‘Woofland’ at Mar Shopping Algarve in