Grandiose plans for Algarve ‘mega-kennels’ “put in drawer”
As so many people predicted, grandiose plans for two publicly-funded ‘mega kennels’ to cope with enormous numbers of abandoned animals in the Algarve that by law cannot now be ‘put
Groundbreaking kennels face demolition
An ambitious shelter project that seeks to become the blueprint for animal rescue and rehoming refuges throughout the country is in danger of being stopped in its tracks. The Loulé-based
MAR Shopping Algarve celebrates first day of ‘Woof Land’
‘Woof Land by Tails Project’ celebrated its opening at MAR Shopping Algarve in Loulé on Thursday, November 21, welcoming around 15 dogs on the first day. This new addition offers
Law outlawing use of animals in circuses ‘left hanging’
A law banning the use of animals in circuses – approved almost a year ago – has been left hanging. Welcomed as it was in November last year, it had
MAR Shopping first in Portugal with pet-sitting service
MAR Shopping Algarve in Loulé is inaugurating its ‘Pet Area’ this Thursday (November 21), making it the first shopping centre in Portugal to provide a pet-sitting service. In a press
Biodegradable dog poop bags in Loulé
In a bid to be “even more eco-friendly”, Loulé is replacing its traditional free dog poop bags with biodegradable bags. In a statement to the press, the local council says
Cat ‘horror’ in Sintra: scores of cats left to starve in cages
A scene of true horror met GNR police and animal rescue workers in Sintra this week. A woman with ‘Noah Syndrome’ – a compulsion to hoard animals – appears to
Family and Minors court judge calls dog to the stand…
A Family and Minors court judge – known as ‘the children’s friend’ – has called a dog to the stand in an historic case between two former partners and the
Faro’s new dog park to open in December
Faro is due to have a new dog park in early December. According to Bruno Lage, president of the Faro parish union, the 1,500sqm park is being built in Alto
Algarve vets become Suffolk sheep breeders
A local veterinarian couple have seen their dream come true by becoming breeders of Britain’s famous Suffolk domestic sheep. Their goal is to participate in national tournaments, promote the breed