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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.

Home Community Wiling hearts and helping hands Wiling hearts and helping hands Actions speak louder than words. “We’ve heard it all, APAA are known for their motto ‘Helping Hands’. But sometimes even ours are stretched to the limit.

Fireworks on New Year's Eve provoke fear, stress and anxiety in animals. Many flee, several are struck by vehicles and some end up dying.
Shaking, attempts to escape, unexpected hiding places. If your pet panics at fireworks, this article is for you.

The truth is that cold, rain and wind can be a dangerous combination, even for dogs accustomed to sleeping outside.

The commentator from 'Noite das Estrelas' says that “shelters need to find families for so many dogs”.

There is a charity calendar for 2026 that promotes respect, awareness and animal adoption. The project brings together the PSP of Guarda and the Municipal Kennel and Cattery.
