ARA is a Portuguese Charity Association that was legally established and whose main objective is to collect, rehabilitate and rehome dogs and cats in need, prioritizing those that are abandoned and/or neglected. This charity was founded in 2017 by an English businessman living in the Algarve who financed the entire cost of the project and has also financed all operating costs since its creation. The Association's board of directors is made up of twelve individuals, all of whom are volunteers. For ARA, improving animal welfare is of great importance, not only locally, but eventually throughout the country. With several success stories.