“If it hadn’t been for Jenny and Anita from APAA, we wouldn’t have even gotten this far. A popular concept in the UK and other countries for some time. It just needed tweaking and twiddling.” The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve is working hand-in-glove with the ARA team.

“We’ve reached the point where we need to spread the word. Who better than APAA member and advocate herself, Anita? Already signed up to ‘Legacy’ with Jenny and now our appointed Ambassador.” The hand-picked ARA team is devoted to all the animals that come into their care.

The tailor-built, idyllic rescue shelter speaks for itself. “Most of our animals are quickly re-homed, some by the team members themselves!” A shining example of how a rescue centre should be developed and meet all the tick-boxes. “We want to get to people, here on the Algarve, before it is too late! Most unwanted animals, once loved, cared for, have been abandoned through no fault of their own.”


Anita has several of her own abandonees. “We make promises and sometimes they cannot be kept. No one’s fault it just happens. Someone asks a neighbour to look after their cats or dogs whilst they are away. Unfortunately, illness or death occurs. The family decides the property on the Algarve is too much responsibility. A For Sale sign appears.” A familiar tale. “The neighbour believes that the family has taken care of the pets. Surely they wouldn’t sell up and not look after them?’ Several cats had to be rehomed to avoid extermination. Dogs, languishing in the local overcrowded Canil.

“These were your lifeline, your friends, to die for at one point in your life. Now they’re forgotten.” ‘Legacy’ is tailor-made to suit you and your pocket by gifting a donation sufficient for your furry friends’ survival and re-homing.

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Ask Anita to come to you and your friends and explain in detail. She will happily take time to clarify any doubts you may have. Difficult questions may need time to answer. With ARA’s guarantee, your pets will come first. They will have a wonderful future thanks to you! Check out the ‘Legacy Video’ link below.

Ferragudo car boot sale every 2nd Sunday of the month 8-12. Charity shops at Alvor and Silves. Pop in and buy. Clothing. Bedding. Books. Jewellery. Gifts. Take in your unwanted presents, household items, especially man-cave stuff.. Jackie’s Cookies, Jenny’s Jams, Pickles, Marmalades: ‘Pop-Up’ and Charity shops. Not car boot sales. Volunteers are always welcome!

Legacy video: https://youtu.be/yjP0obY0dUk

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

ARA: legacy@animalrescuealgarve.com