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ARA Numbers & Stats 2020
We ended the year 2020 with 142 animals in the shelter (115 dogs and 27 cats). Summarizing: 517 adopted + 142 in the shelter (534 dogs + 123 cats + 1 pig + 1 rabbit) So far 659 animals have been rescued by ara! TOTAL ARA ADOPTIONS: 517 Animals DOGS: 419 | CATS: 96 …
Read MoreNoise Abatement
For several weeks we have been undertaking major noise reduction (dog barking) activities as we are very aware of disruption to our neighbours. This consists of hundreds of meters of baffle panels not only around the perimeter of the shelter but also between our free-range/play areas so the dogs do not see each other. Other remedies…
Read MoreFire-Fighting & Prevention Facilities
The noise abatemant activities have had to be temporarily suspended in order for us to conduct large scale undergrowth clearance in and around the shelter plus the installation of a private fire-fighting facility. Portugal is extremely susceptible to summer brush and forest fires and Cabanita is located in an at-risk area. This is a time…
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