Latest news and stories about animal welfare in Portugal for expats and residents.
The animal was “completely unable to move”. After being rescued, the dog was transported to the Mafra Municipality Official Animal Collection Centre. An investigation is already underway.
GNR police have rescued a dog ‘buried alive’ in a wooded area in Mafra. Photographs on the GNR’s Facebook page suggest how close to giving up the animal was. He The post GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra appeared first on Portugal Resident.
As Portugal heads into the peak summer holiday period, GNR police are reminding pet owners that abandoning an animal is a criminal offence, warning that almost 40% of all abandonment The post Nearly 40% of pet abandonment cases happen during summer holidays, GNR warn appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Last year, the GNR recorded 633 cases of abuse and 373 of abandonment. Summer holidays account for almost 40% of animal abandonments, so the GNR is appealing for responsible adoption.
The GNR recorded 312 cases of pet abuse and 159 abandonments over six months and has arrested 28 people suspected of committing these crimes since 2024, it was revealed today.
The National Republican Guard reinforces, in a statement, that “adoption constitutes a permanent commitment, so abandonment can never be seen as a solution.”
A mare was rescued after becoming trapped in a concrete drainage ditch in Albufeira, following a four-hour operation involving firefighters, police, veterinarians and municipal services. According to animal welfare association The post Horse rescued after dramatic four-hour operation in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Third part of 'Investigação CM' this Tuesday, July 28th.
Second part of the 'Investigação CM' from this Tuesday, July 28th.
It’s summer and the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) has some behind-the-scenes work to accomplish. Jenny Clarke, APAA president, and Anita Wright are taking on the Alvor Charity The post Rolling up sleeves for animals across the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Hundreds of dogs and cats are being kept in Portugal’s municipal animal shelters for years because they have become evidence — or disputed “property” — in court proceedings that appear The post Court cases leave almost 300 pets trapped in shelters for years appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Residents report that they had already alerted the authorities to the presence of the illegal kennel.
Residents report that they had already alerted the authorities to the presence of the illegal kennel.
Every week brings a new reminder of why Cadela Carlota exists. Sometimes it is a happy celebration with our supporters, and sometimes it is a heartbreaking rescue that reminds us The post Bonnie, Tyler and the power of community support appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal watched in horror the images from Torre Bela. Five years later, the State's response amounts to the case being archived and a 3,000 euro fine for the estate's owner. Three thousand euros. Opinion by Sandra Duarte Cardoso
StreetLife, an animal welfare association operating in the Eastern Algarve, has raised €1,470 for its Dog Sterilisation Programme following its annual Strawberry Moon Party, held at Barbacoa Restaurant in Loulé. The post Strawberry Moon Party raises €1,470 for StreetLife dog sterilisation programme appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The investigation into the culling of 540 animals by Spanish hunters in 2020, in Torre Bela, has been archived. “They were not protected species” and “no significant number of specimens were eliminated.”
The Public Prosecutor's Office has cleared all suspects involved in the killing of more than 400 animals at the Herdade da Torre Bela estate in Azambuja in 2020.
Nearly five years after images of more than 500 deer and wild boar killed during a controversial hunt at the Torre Bela estate horrified Portugal, prosecutors have closed the criminal The post Torre Bela hunt case closed five years after animal ‘massacre’ appeared first on Portugal Resident.
“Try, try and try again!” Jenny is laughing now. But it was a different story a few months ago when Ms Odelouca hit the APAA headlines. “She was extremely distressed, The post If at first you don’t succeed… appeared first on Portugal Resident.
While there is always an urgent need to find homes for litters of puppies and kittens, the older, longer-term residents at Cadela Carlota, in Lagos, also deserve our attention. Many The post The dogs who have been waiting for their chance appeared first on Portugal Resident.
In this country, with overcrowded shelters, insufficient adoptions, and uncontrolled reproduction, the Government deems it appropriate to create the figure of the “informal breeder”. Who comes up with these ideas? Opinion by Sandra Duarte Cardoso
The animal facility, home to animals used in scientific research, is not the grim place often imagined. Animals are still essential, but there is an increasing effort to reduce their use.
I think it is impossible for the court to remain indifferent to what happened six years ago, stated Inês Sousa Real, referring to the judicial decision scheduled for September.
The Lisbon Animal Ombudsman shows, in a new book, that animals are more than our friends. They are our guardian angels.
Dobby, the four-month pup rescued from an alleged drowning attempt in Lisbon this month, has made a remarkable recovery and is now ready to begin the next chapter of his The post Rescued puppy Dobby looking for forever home appeared first on Portugal Resident.
