Minister appeals to all animal refuges: “ask for help because you never know what will happen during wildfires”
In the wake of the eastern Algarve wildfire horror last week in which 14 animals burnt to death, environment minister João Pedro Matos Fernandes has made a special appeal. He
Intermarché donates 65,000 meals for abandoned animals
Supermarket chain Intermarché has donated 65,000 meals for abandoned dogs and cats through its “Amiga-me” food donation drive held between July 29 and August 11. It was double the number
At least 11 dogs found dead in horror of abandoned ‘canine hotel’
At least 11 dogs have been found dead after the owner of ‘canine hotel’ Bosque dos Pimpões in Mafra left them without food, water or attention for “more than a
Investment in ‘animal well-being’ in Portugal to reach €10 million by end of year
Investment in the promotion of animal well-being in Portugal will reach €10 million by the end of the year. The statement came from environment minister João Pedro Matos Fernandes in
ARA works more magic, presenting a book to warm the bleakest mood
ARA (Animal Rescue Algarve) has managed to work yet more magic in its hometown of Loulé. By charming visitors and involving local schoolchildren from 11 Almancil schools, a delightful book
Construction of kennel for stray animals begins in Faro
Faro Council has announced the start of construction of the municipality’s long-awaited kennel for stray and abandoned animals. The “Centro de Recolha Oficial Animal” – which loosely translates to ‘official
Mar Shopping hosts adoption fair for ARA animal shelter
A “responsible adoption campaign” organised by Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) will take place this weekend at Mar Shopping Algarve in Loulé. Starting on Friday (10am-6pm) and continuing on Saturday and
Albufeira sets out plans for €1.3 million municipal kennel, dog park and pet cemetery
Albufeira Council announced last week a €1.3 million project to build a municipal kennel, a dog park and pet cemetery. Also included in the plans is the purchase of a
GNR police rescue 21 illegally captured birds in Olhão
A 62-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for illegally capturing and keeping 21 birds locked in cages in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in Olhão. In a statement to the
Faro distributes pet food to low-income families
Faro Council is distributing pet food donated by animal support group IRA among local families and animal carers in need. To receive the pet food, families must obtain a certificate