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Monthly Update – August 2025

📊 Shelter Statistics – August

  • 26 Adoptions

  • 18 Rescues

  • 128 Sterilizations

❤️ Special Adoptions

Suri & Broa

Suri (6) and Broa (8) arrived together after their owner sadly passed away. A family fell in love with their inseparable bond and decided to adopt them both together.

Suri & Broa

Feeling

Feeling, the dog left paraplegic after being shot, underwent emergency surgery to remove both hind legs after necrosis set in. Despite this trauma, he is recovering remarkably well and has been adopted by a loving member of our team.

Copa

Rescued locally with both hind legs broken, Copa endured complex surgery and a long rehabilitation. She has now joined a family from Lisbon and begun her new life.

Lince

Lince, a kitten suffering from leukaemia and coronavirus, spent 84 days in specialist treatment. His story touched many, and he has now been adopted by Anna, who also supports ARA through her work with Decathlon.

🐶 Rescues

Sonho

A puppy found in the trash, Sonho, only survived thanks to a kind soul. He is now bottle-fed by a foster family. Although blind, we know he will one day find a home full of love.

“Z” Litter

Five newborn puppies were found dumped in a plastic bag. Only a few days old, they are now safe with us and being cared for around the clock.

🎪 Events in August

  • Vilamoura Market (1–3 Aug)

    Our stand attracted visitors, raised donations, and even led to adoptions.

  • Kiwoko, Portimão (2–3 Aug)

    One of our strongest supporters, helping us raise quality food each month.

  • Puppy Yoga, Faro (8 Aug)

    A sell-out success at Werkroom Inclusive Community, where our dogs charmed everyone.

  • Tavira Plaza (9 & 24 Aug)

    Another fantastic fundraising and adoption event.

  • Pet Days, Vale do Lobo (10, 24 & 31 Aug)

    With puppies and kittens at Sandbanks Restaurant, delighting visitors and raising awareness.

  • ASMAL, Faro (27 Aug)

    ARA visited ASMAL with four dogs to socialise and talk about animal welfare.

Puppy Yoga, Faro

🏛️ Visits

  • PAN (4 Aug)

    MP Inês de Sousa Real visited ARA, praising our standards and inviting us to participate in future projects.

  • CHEGA (6 Aug)

    Candidates from Almancil and Loulé visited, expressing admiration for ARA and proposing future partnerships.

  • StreetLife Association (August)

    StreetLife, which achieved 1,472 sterilisations this year, visited to discuss potential collaborations.

CHEGA visit – admiration for ARA

🎁 Donations

  • Well, Vale do Lobo

    Marco and Inês visited with another generous donation, and we are thankful for their ongoing support.

  • Animalife

    Provided a valuable Auchan gift card, enabling us to purchase essential items for the shelter.

📅 Upcoming Events – September

  • APAA Visit – 3rd Sept, ARA shelter

  • Kiwoko Adoption Event – 6th Sept, Portimão

  • Decathlon Community Event – 6–7 Sept, Faro (ARA animals in attendance)

  • Pet Day – 14th Sept, Vale do Lobo

  • Tivoli Yoga Class – 19th Sept, Vilamoura

  • Aspire International School Adoption Day – 23rd Sept, Almancil

✨ Quote of the Month

“It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.”

— Joaquin Phoenix

🙏 Thank You

From rescues to adoptions, sterilisations to events, none of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters, volunteers, and partners.

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