Latest news and stories about adoption in Portugal for expats and residents.
There are 5,987 children living in institutions, but not all meet the legal requirements to have a new family. Social Security received 800 applications from prospective parents last year.
The adoption of Portuguese children abroad has fallen by half compared to 2023. This week, more than 300 experts are debating the challenges and changes in current adoption processes in Porto.
Between 2019 and 2024, 1,078 Portuguese children were adopted, of which at least 35 were integrated into families living abroad in countries such as Malta, Belgium, France, Brazil, and Italy.
On World Animal Day, the Regional Animal Ombudsman warns of chronic abandonment across the 19 Azorean municipalities and appeals for adoption and greater responsibility from owners.
Banjo and Bonita have recently turned three years old. Brother and sister from the same litter, they share a unique story and are now both looking for loving homes after The post Meet Banjo and Bonita appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Jenny Clarke, president of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve’s (APAA), has just returned from a visit with friends to Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA), near Loulé. Amongst the rescued The post Tough love and no mistakes appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The commentator from 'Noite das Estrelas' says that “shelters need to find families for so many dogs”.
