ARA Monthly Update – June 2025
Another Month of Compassion, Commitment & Change
As summer kicks into full swing, June has been another powerful month of action and impact here at ARA. From adoptions and rescues to school events, supermarket campaigns, and a national rescue operation, we’ve seen the very best of what our community can do when we come together for the animals.
📊 By the Numbers – June 2025
27 Adoptions 🐶🐱
29 Rescues 🚨
133 Sterilisations 🏥
Each number represents a life changed, a future rewritten, and another step forward in our mission.
❤️ Adoption Highlights
Floopy: After spending 10 years dragging his hind legs due to a spinal issue, and 5 years in our care, Floopy has found his forever home. Even more touching? His new family previously adopted Simão, a dog in the final stage of life. Floopy will now receive all the love and care he deserves.
Maria: Our lovely Maria, who spent 5 years at the shelter, has finally been adopted. Her patience and resilience have paid off, and we’re overjoyed to see her begin a new chapter.
🚨 Rescue Stories
Feeling: A 4-month-old puppy shot in the spine by gypsies, Feeling arrived at ARA dragging his back legs. Thanks to a specialist neurosurgery team in Lisbon, he’s had surgery and is waiting on a custom-fit wheelchair. Despite his trauma, he radiates joy — a true little fighter.
Jack: Rescued from a clinic where he was due to be euthanised due to neglect, Jack is now on the road to recovery. Thanks to the clinic staff who knew about ARA’s work, he was given a second chance.
ARA Monthly Update – June 2025 Jack
🐾 Community Events – June Round-Up
Pet Day @ Vale do Lobo
Held on 1st, 15th & 29th June by Sandbanks Restaurant. As always, our adorable pups and kittens were a big hit with visitors!
Kiwoko (Portimão)
7th & 8th June: Kiwoko remains one of our top contributors of food and quality donations. We’re incredibly grateful for their continued support.
Continente & Tienda Animal (Alcantarilha)
21st June: For the first time, ARA collected food and supplies at Continente and Tienda Animal in Alcantarilha. Thanks to these new partnerships, we received much-needed donations for the shelter.
Children’s Day – Almancil
Once again invited by the Almancil School Group, ARA joined celebrations at Jardim das Comunidades. We had dogs up for adoption, ARA merch, and the opportunity to share our mission with families and children.
WOOFF at Aspire International School
ARA’s charity shop WOOFF joined the second-hand market at Aspire International School. It was a fantastic day for awareness, sales, and sharing the impact WOOFF has in funding our rescue work.
ARA at Aspire International School
🐕 National Impact: 70 Animals Rescued from State Kennel
In what’s being called a landmark moment in Portugal, 70 mistreated animals were removed from an unfit municipal kennel in Foz Côa. This mega rescue, carried out by over 40 operatives, resulted in the kennel’s immediate closure.
We hope this sets a precedent for future action. Sadly, there is still a state-sponsored shelter less than 20 minutes from ARA housing over 400 dogs with insufficient staff. Despite national exposure a year ago, it remains unchanged. We will continue to advocate for those without a voice.
📣 ARA in the Media
We were proud to be featured in MAPRO’s June magazine, highlighting the exceptional standards of care and rehabilitation at ARA. It’s always encouraging to see our work recognised and shared across the Algarve and beyond.
Ara in Mapro Magazine
🗓️ Upcoming Events – July Preview
5th & 6th July – Kiwoko, Portimão
12th July – Pet Day, Tavira
13th & 27th July – Pet Day, Vale do Lobo
15th, 21st, 28th July – Shelter visits (Elaine Bain Trust, Ria Formosa School, ASMAL Faro)
26th July – Adoption & Fundraising, Retail Park, Alcantarilha
29th July – Visit to the shelter, Nossa Senhora da Esperança Nursing Home, Olhão
🌟 Quote of the Month
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
Thank you to our volunteers, donors, staff, foster families, and everyone who supports ARA’s mission. Every adoption, every donation, every event — it all adds up to a better life for animals in need.
Together, we are inspiring change.