A Matilha Dog’s Story

May 15, 2013

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Villa – A Special Happy Ending

March 20, 2013

Many months ago there was an old dog abandoned on the street corner. He stayed there waiting for one week before, finally, someone cared enough to stop for him. Not very special looking, definitely not young, this dog was so lost, so sad, his heart had broken. It took days before he would start to eat. [...]

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The Consciousness Behind the Good Deed

March 20, 2013

We had to share this article from http://www.portalnossomundo.com The orginial article can be found directly at http://www.portalnossomundo.com/site/mais/artigos/consciencia.html  The days have been complicated lately. Especially for anyone who loves animals and worries about the growing waves of abuse that we are experiencing across the country. Neglect, beatings, animals burned, buried alive, stabbed, kicked, humiliated. Cruelties that [...]

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Kali: A Matilha Dog’s Story

March 13, 2013

Kali.  He is from a Matilha.  Six months ago we did not know much about these places……sadly now we do.  A Matilha is a “rent-a-dog” hunting kennel.  And while there are good hunters and there are bad hunters, the Matilha where Kali was rescued is the worst.  We have been informed by the authorities that [...]

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February, 2013 In Review

March 4, 2013

For a short month February has also been a busy month…… 20 new animals arrived into our care, and 19 have been lucky enough to move on to new families. In February we received 11 new adult dogs into our care for rehoming.  Our new arrivals have been some very sad cases, and some of [...]

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The Story of Robin

February 28, 2013

For animal rescue in Portugal, the story of Robin is not an extra special story, it is just an everyday story, but to Robin it is the most important story in the world. Robin is an adorable little dog.  At one point in his life Robin has been very much loved.  He has been taught [...]

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January, 2013 In Review

February 2, 2013

January saw the year get off to a super start, but already very busy.  25 new animals have arrived into our care, and 23 animals have moved on to their new loving families.  In January, 8 new dogs have arrived into our care for rehoming, five are available and seeking new families and two have [...]

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Honey And Puppies – Rescued by A Local School

January 29, 2013

Update February 26, 2013: Well it is happy news for Honey’s puppies. Now about 6-7 weeks old they have been named Bailey, Toffee and Miel.  They are wonderful little puppies, very happy, friendly, social, outgoing and adorable.  And happily all three are reserved for new homes.  Bailey has a new home here in Portugal, and Toffee and [...]

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Sweet Vincentina – Virtual Adoption

January 8, 2013

Update 17 May 2013.   Dear Vincentina passed away last week quietly and peacefully. After having spent a horrid life being a hunting dog, she was dumped at Cabo St Vincentina.  Unsterilized she had puppies, and when we found her she was living on the street with her two sons. Months ago we received a [...]

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Help Angelus – Urgent Fundraising Appeal

January 7, 2013

Update January 19, 2013 This Thursday, January 17, little Angelus (although he is growing fast) went on his way to Germany and he arrived last night into the loving hands of many people in Frankfurt waiting and ready to help him. He will be staying near one of the big Veterinary Hospitals, and they are [...]

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