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Citizens petitioned for a ban, but Animal Welfare Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi is poised to opt for tougher standards, per a draft seen by POLITICO.
In Spain, mistreating a donkey or a horse has been a crime since 1995. In Portugal, these crimes go completely unpunished, with no sanctions in place, despite successive appeals and proposals, says the PAN.
The Carvoeiro Cat Charity Associação (CCCA), with a sanctuary based in Porches, Lagoa, has had a bumper year for adoptions so far. In a statement, the charity says the results The post Carvoeiro Cat Charity adoptions up year on year appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A mother and daughter have launched the 'Adota Cães Heróis' (Adopt Hero Dogs) project, which partners with the Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) and the Army to find homes for retired service dogs. The initiative carefully screens potential adopters to ensure they understand the specific needs of these animals, aiming to provide them with a comfortable retirement as a reward for their years of public service.
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food expressed opposition to “preventing horses, cattle, or mules from being used as draught animals.”
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.
DDB Portugal has created the digital solidarity campaign 'Tetos' (Roofs) to support the reconstruction of the SOS Animal Sanctuary, located in the Santarém area, which was recently destroyed by storms. The campaign calls for contributions to this cause in a simple and immediate way, with donations via MB Way. It will also be amplified by influencers.
Finally, vet Pedro Serrano caught up with Amigo via Gail Skinner (dog trainer), her assistant and special catch pole. Tranquilised and carted off to Afonso’s kitchen at Happy Dog, in The post Mission accomplished: Amigo sterilised! appeared first on Portugal Resident.
An amazing €5,500 was raised for the Lagoa animal shelter O Jardim da Aryel (Aryel’s Garden) at a special fundraising lunch held on Sunday, March 1, at Pashmina Restaurant in The post Community raises €5,500 for Lagoa animal shelter appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Every dog who comes into our care has a story, and this month Cadela Carlota, in Lagos, would like to introduce two very special girls: Lassie and Linda. Different in The post Two wonderful girls waiting for a home appeared first on Portugal Resident.
There was also a dog that had to be resuscitated at the scene and was left in serious condition.
It's an increasingly common scenario: a dog turns up disorientated in the street and the first instinct is to help it. But there are some important steps to follow.
Farmers report many pigs are starving and dying after Storm Kristin, which caused severe damage to farms and disrupted feed supplies, leaving the pig sector in crisis.
On 31 January, Garagem da Vizinha in Lisbon will be filled with mats, dogs and good vibes, with part of the proceeds going to the animal-welfare charity União Zoófila.
For several years residents of a neighbourhood in Marvila have reported livestock being kept within the city. The animals belong to a man who may be profiting from illegal slaughter, but authorities have not stopped the activity.
The Porto Court of Appeal has rejected Pingo Doce's appeal challenging a complaint filed by the animal rights group Frente Animal, meaning the allegation will stand and proceed.
Judgment of 16 January upholds the organisation's right to publish images of poultry farms in poor condition. The court found that freedom of information outweighs commercial interests.
The Porto Court of Appeal (TRP) rejected Pingo Doce's appeal seeking to bar the organisation Frente Animal from denouncing mistreatment at poultry farms that supply that hypermarket chain. “In a decision of great importance for the defence of consumers and animal welfare, the Porto Court of Appeal rejected Pingo Doce's appeal...”
GNR police have ‘rescued’ over 100 exotic animals, as well as dogs and cats, from a commercial space in Penafiel, near Porto. The operation – which saw the shop’s owner The post GNR rescue over 100 exotic animals from ‘mistreatment’ in Penafiel appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The operation took place on Tuesday at a retail establishment open to the public in the municipality of Penafiel, in Porto, resulting in the rescue of 16 dogs, four cats and 104 exotic animals.
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 holiday season once again showed the strength and kindness of our local community, and everyone at Cadela Carlota (Lagos) would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the partners, The post Community support makes a difference at Cadela Carlota appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Lisbon City Council says it is not responsible for a dog's electrocution, attributing the death to an unforeseeable event brought on by the storm.
The kennel did not appear in official databases, so it was not included in DGAV control plans. Vila Nova de Foz Côa never had a 'recognised' municipal veterinary surgeon.
