Every dog’s a winner at Scruffts
A crowd of happy dog lovers and their furry friends filled the FISSUL centre in Silves last week to watch the 2004 Scruffts Dog Show. The show for non-pedigree dogs,
Park steps in to save storks
In last week’s edition, we pictured a family of storks in their nest near Quinta do Lago. Various residents in the area have become increasingly concerned about their safety after
Dangerous dogs and chips
Government Ministers have released a list of dog breeds that they consider to be potentially dangerous and which will have to be microchipped by July 1. The list consists of
Stray dog hunting
In a shocking incident that took place near Odelouca recently, Glenis Vowles’ dog, Sooty, was shot while out on a walk. He later died from massive internal bleeding. Speaking to
Scruffts champs needed
Search for the Scruffts mongrel dog of the year 2004 at Fissul Centre, in Silves, on Sunday May 9. There will be 14 classes to enter, raging from Best Veteran
Scruffts bookings
Non-pedigree dog show, Scruffts, is just around the corner, and Linda Pixley is requesting that businesses wishing to book stalls contact her as soon as possible before spaces sell out.
Animal awareness
A conference to heighten awareness of the plight of animals in Portugal is to be held in the Lagos Cultural Centre on May 11. Speakers will include a representative of
Marcha needs a home
As residents of the Algarve know only too well, stray dogs and cats are a real problem, and charities are constantly battling to keep their numbers down. Many are simply
Put your presents in the bin
For over a year, Portimão Câmara officials have been looking for new ways to tackle the problem of dogs fouling the city’s streets. Now, politicians have launched a campaign to
Baby elephant born
The first baby elephant to be born in Portugal is now one of the major attractions at Lisbon’s Zoological Park. Weighing in at 90kgs, the male elephant was born on