Aljezur animal protectors awarded gold municipal medal of merit and dedication
Over 20 years of tireless work helping Aljezur’s neglected and abandoned animals Over 20 years of tireless animal work in Aljezur saw the core group of volunteers that make up
Animal Corner – Not all black or white…
Colour blindness is not only attributable to humans. Apparently, this condition is not rare amongst the animal kingdom. Ocean-goers too. When watching a dog, for instance, go for a specific
‘Kennel’ keeping dozens of animals in deplorable conditions “continues to take in strays”
‘Kennel’ as been cited for animal mistreatment A kennel in the parish of Canedo, Santa Maria da Feira, already notorious for “deplorable conditions”, is still taking in strays. Lusa reports
Moita helps with veterinary expenses for cash-strapped families
With cases of animal abandonment still riding high, in spite of the law requiring pet owners to chip their animals, the municipality of Moita has come up with a way
APAA – Helping us help you…
“There’s a turn up for the books!” Jenny has taken a rest from pots, pans and ‘Pop-Ups’. “We’ve managed to join up with Algarve Emporium Charity on their charity auction
Pet insurance market in Portugal ‘growing rapidly’
Some insurers register 50% growth Four companies told Lusa today that Portugal’s pet insurance market is growing rapidly, with some insurers registering 50% growth in the volume of policies. Fidelidade,
Bores’ tragic ‘return home’: “never recovered from tranquilization”
Outrage and sadness as bid to ‘bring Bores home’ ends in lynx’s death The heroic struggle to free Bores from a cage underneath a waterslide has ended in tragedy. The
Animal Corner – A time for reflection
The Spaying & Neutering Programme (SNiP) is APAA’s success story APAA’s president Jenny Clarke has had a few moments to catch up with her amazingly busy timetable. She is stirring
Pet Corner – APAA & ARA – Public face-off
The face of a successful business has to be what is endearingly known as the ‘Front Man’. Unfortunately, he too gets the good with the bad. Or She, as the
New dog park inaugurated in Albufeira
Albufeira’s new dog park was inaugurated on Saturday, July 20 at Parque da Alfarrobeira, near the local bus station. The opening ceremony was attended by local leaders, such as Albufeira