Donations still needed for Cadela Carlota runner
In an attempt to raise “much-needed” funds for the dogs at the Cadela Carlota animal protection association based in Lagos, Algarve resident Marie Hindle is running the Lisbon Half Marathon,
PRAVI Faro organises excursion for Lisbon’s Marcha Animal
Faro-based animal association PRAVI has announced that it is organising an excursion for the 12th animal rights rally ‘Marcha Animal’, taking place in Lisbon on April 11. “This year’s march
Proposal to end “animal slaughters” at Portuguese kennels launched
A citizens’ proposal to end the “slaughter” of animals at Portuguese kennels is going to be launched tomorrow (March 7) by animal rights party PAN in its head-office in Lisbon.
Running for the Cadela Carlota dogs
Algarve resident Marie Hindle is running the Lisbon Half Marathon to raise “much-needed” funds for the dogs at the Cadela Carlota animal protection association based in Lagos. Not a habitual
Reports of animal cruelty skyrocket thanks to new protection law
More people are reporting cases of animal cruelty and abandonment to the police. Since Portugal’s animal protection law came into effect on October 1, 2014, more than 500 reports were
Lisbon says “no” to circuses with animals
In another landmark decision, Lisbon’s municipal assembly has approved a motion to prohibit circus shows using animals. The move follows on from a similar vote taken last month in Madeira
Six face criminal proceedings for animal abuse
Six criminal proceedings have been launched against people who have mistreated pet animals, breaking Portugal’s recently-implemented animal protection law. A source from the GNR police told Lusa news agency that
Christmas gala dinner in aid of PRAVI animal association
A Christmas gala dinner in aid of animal welfare association PRAVI Albufeira is taking place in the town’s Hotel Paraíso on December 6 at 8pm. The event is designed to
Lagos kennels condemned over animal abuse
Volunteers at Lagos’ municipal kennels have gone public over claims that animals in council care are frequently mistreated and abused. Lagos council, however, refutes the allegations. Speaking to Lusa news
Cat shelter in Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro’s stray cats now have a special refuge. The parish union of Lagoa and Carvoeiro set up its first cat shelter on Rua do Farol in Praia do Carvoeiro on