Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), knows only too well.

“We want to do the best by our furry friends, but when it comes to a choice of costs and bills…” A recent call for help from a French gentleman: his female cat had got herself into ‘trouble’ and was now the proud mother of four. “We’re hoping they are male, as they are cheaper to Neuter.” With the male-tackle on the outside, it is less invasive than the female.

APAA’s SNiP is a ‘forever’ solution to a forever fertility problem prevalent within the feline world. The four kittens are all different in colouring because of multiple sources of parenting. Another, more unacceptable problem for humans, is to accept that animals will cohabit and reproduce within their own family circle. Turning to a more human emotion is sadness at having to part company with a good friend, a long-standing member of the association. “Josephine has decided to go back to her native homeland, Singapore. As much as she wanted Algarve, Lisbon, it didn’t quite work out for her.”

Josephine was the first to volunteer a few years ago to freshen up Alvor’s Charity Shop. “She was always there to offer help and do it. A great sense of humour too!” She will be missed, along with Judy, another long-term member, who returned to England and luckily has revisited our sunny shores every so often. “Maybe we’ll get to see Josephine again!”

All APAA’s funds raised are for their Spaying & Neutering Programme, along with re-homing abandoned animals. Mainly canines, and often too often they are pregnant and need a lot of care. “We’re ‘here to help’ as our mottos says. But we need your help too. When you can, however you can. We are grateful to our community. Thanks to you, we can continue our important work.”

Check out the new-look APAA Charity shop at Dunas do Alvor: Mon-Sat 10.30am–2pm; Silves: Rua Elias Garcia 20, Mon-Fri 10am–2pm (Sat 1pm). Real bargains. Never-too-early Christmas presents, hand-made jewellery, ornaments. Home-made chutneys, jams, marmalades, pickles and cookies. Everything you need for your home or rental. Spoil yourself! Good quality unwanted gifts are welcome.

Diary: Friday 20th November Pop-Up shop 10.30-3.00pm outside the Alvor charity shop with Gill Goode and Fiona, so lots inside and outside to check out!

Credits: Supplied Image; Author: APAA;

Looking ahead: Friday 27th November, ‘Jolly’ Bar Alvor, Pop-Up with Gill and Fiona. Friday 11 December: joint APAA Christmas Charity Ball & Dinner. Only a few tickets left!

*Silves Rotary Club: secretary.rotarysilves@gmail.com

Contacts: Jackie’s Lunches & Events: events.apaaportugal@gmail.com

Pets: info.apaaportugal@gmail.com (mark for Anita-Legacy)

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