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
Best smiling dog competition
There is so much doom and gloom around at the moment that StreetLife animal welfare organisation in the East Algarve decided it was time to try and generate a few
Animal association PRAVI calls for help after heavy rain floods warehouse in Faro
Animal charity PRAVI Faro is calling for help after last Friday’s heavy rain flooded its warehouse in Montenegro where the association stored most of its food and cat litter. The
SOS Algarve Animals launches Valentine’s Day Auction to raise much-needed funds for sterilisations
Animal charity SOS Algarve Animals has launched an Online Valentine’s Day Auction in a bid to raise “much-needed funds” to carry out animal sterilisations in the Algarve. The auction will