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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…
Read More🌍 ARA VOTED NO.1 WORLDWIDE BY WORLDPACKERS! 🎉
We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news — Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) has just been awarded first place in the Worldpackers Global Host Awards! 🏆 ARA WINS 1st PLACE – $5,000 PRIZE In recognition of our work rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned animals here in the Algarve, Worldpackers has awarded us 1st Place…
Read MoreARA Newsletter April 2025
🐾 ARA Monthly Update – April Highlights 🌱 April was another incredible month at ARA, filled with events, partnerships, heartwarming rescues, and continued community support. Here’s a look at everything we’ve been up to! ⸻ 🌟 Special Visitors & Support Our wonderful long-time supporters, Sanné and Ken, returned to volunteer and help boost our social…
Read MoreA Night to Remember: Fundraising Dinner at Sandbanks for Animal Rescue Algarve
The recent fundraising dinner at Sandbanks Beach Restaurant in Vale do Lobo was nothing short of extraordinary! Bringing together over 100 generous supporters, the evening was filled with laughter, goodwill, and a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable animals in the Algarve. The night was a resounding success, raising more…
Read MoreLaunch of the book “The Kingdom of Three-Legged Dogs”
Journalist Nathalie Dias’ new book was launched yesterday. It’s a very special book for us because it’s based on our shelter. A lot of our work lives there and even some of us are portrayed very well in this book, which aims to sensitise both adults and children to the importance of adoption, caring for…
Read More«The Kingdom of 3-Legged Dogs»
**INVITATION** On February 22, 2024, the new book by writer Nathalie Dias “The Kingdom of 3-Legged Dogs”, inspired by our shelter, will be presented at the Loulé Municipal Library. For those who know our shelter, you’ll discover many moments and characters that you know well. For those who don’t, it will be a fantastic opportunity…
Read MorePartnership with UNIR
We never tire of saying that together we will always be stronger and go further. Today we’re sharing with you our partnership with UNIR. UNIR is a Public Utility Institution located in the Algarve, whose priority objectives are to promote the social integration of the mentally ill as well as their families, to promote individual…
Read MoreA GIFT FOR EVERYONE
On your birthday, or even at Christmas, presents can be a source of double happiness. You can make our animals happy and make your event even more special because you’ll receive the gratitude of those who receive gifts given with affection. If you don’t think you need it and want to make one of our…
Read MoreVila dos Gatos
Animal welfare and public health Partnership ARA and Project 7 Vidas The community project of Animal Rescue Algarve – ARA inaugurated a shelter, which results from the synergy between several entities and which aims to capture, sterilise and provide shelter and food to street cats throughout the municipality. The partnership between ARA and the 7…
Read MorePlano de Legado Animal
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲… 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝? Endorsed by APAA. For the people who do not have arrangements for their pets following their demise or incapacity. If your dog or cat is part of your family, you should be sure that there is somebody trustworthy to take care of your animal!…
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