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It takes place between September 19 and 20, from 10 am to 6 pm, at the Visconde de Juromenha Primary School, in Tapada das Mercês.
Home Community Abandoned! Another time another place… Abandoned! Another time another place… Whilst the Algarve’s shelters are brimming with abandoned animals, mainly dogs.
In Portugal, the pet product category on Glovo grew by approximately 50% between 2025 and 2026.
Omega-3 for the coat, probiotics for the stomach, supplements for the joints. There are options for almost everything.
At Pawseum, which aims to simplify the online adoption process, every cat and dog has a profile with a photograph and their main characteristics. The goal is to reach the “entire country”.
Portugal currently has the most complete published national estimate of stray dogs and cats based on direct observation of the animals. Opinion by Alexandre Azevedo
It means a lot when someone says this. Because when you say these words, they mean so much to you! Invariably we say things to ease our own feelings. ‘I The post Worth your weight in gold… appeared first on Portugal Resident.
For some, planning ahead is automatic. For others, it is a decision put off until tomorrow. Neither is right nor wrong. But is it responsible? A question that ARA (Animal The post Here today. What about tomorrow? appeared first on Portugal Resident.
An account of how a cat named Kiko was reunited with its owners in Portugal after being missing for three years in Belgium.
An account of how a cat named Kiko was reunited with its owners in Portugal after being missing for three years in Belgium.
Veterinarian Sónia Miranda states that a good way to safeguard the well-being of our pets on the day of a solar eclipse is “not to stimulate them”. “Do not even take the animals to where people are going to watch” the phenomenon, she adds.
Burns are the most visible danger, but not the only one. Sónia Miranda, Practice Manager at AniCura Atlântico Veterinary Hospital, explains which signs you should look out for and how to act.
A study reveals that a city other than Lisbon or Porto holds the title for the most pet-friendly destination in Portugal, marking the first time more than 50% of local hotels allow pets.
Loulé Council has stepped up its commitment to animal welfare by distributing microchip readers to every parish council in the municipality, making it easier to identify and return lost pets The post Loulé expands animal welfare with microchip readers, new centre appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A list of the top five Portuguese locations offering the highest number of accommodations that allow pets for the year 2026.
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.
When a fire approaches, every minute counts. Having a plan prepared for dogs, cats, and other animals can make all the difference.
Almancil will host the first of three “Cãominhada Sunset” charity dog walks next Friday, July 24, bringing together pet owners for an evening of exercise while collecting donations for animals The post Algarve sunset dog walks support animal welfare appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Lifestyle Do you have a dog? Do you have a dog? Are you interested in the dried food you give him?
We spoke with sleep specialist pulmonologist Carlos Lopes Figueiredo to better understand this issue.
The Portuguese project has launched a national appeal to find new four-legged donors.
Home News Portuguese project calls for animal blood donation Portuguese project calls for animal blood donation A Portuguese veterinary medicine project has made a national appeal for animal blood donation, an initiative aimed at "reversing the critical shortage of veterinary blood affecting thou
Home Portugal Portuguese Impractical Cats Portuguese Impractical Cats There is an old saying that dogs have owners, but cats have staff.
Home Algarve A New Chapter for Your Furry friends: Tibi Quarteira Reopens Its Doors A New Chapter for Your Furry friends: Tibi Quarteira Reopens Its Doors Renovated space, the same care as always: food, accessories, grooming and baths, veterinary care and veterinary pharmacy, all in one place.
Medical teams from OneBlood Science Care are already operating, “ensuring coverage and immediate response capacity in the North and South regions of the country.”
