Silly season is here

Jenny is sporting a new limp. “Fell over when walking my dogs, 17-yr old Jimmy decided to take off in the opposite direction! I think he has a spot of dementia; he doesn’t seem to be paying attention.”

in Community · 05 Aug 2025, 09:04 · 0 Comments

A walking stick is probably a useful walking aid. But, in Jenny’s case, it didn’t make any difference. “A few words, blue, black and the rest!” No doubt to match her bruises.

A few new couples are arriving on our sunny shores, and APAA is hoping to add to their membership, helpers, and re-homers. “Good to see some new blood here on the Algarve. We always welcome anyone who wants to join us, whether to volunteer, take a back seat and enjoy our events. We’re just glad to have the support. And the much-needed money!” Of course.

The Association for the Protection of Animals Algarve has been collecting money from events, ‘Pop-Ups’, car-boot sales and donations just to keep the animal kingdom safe as they can with their SNiP sterilisation campaign. “Cat colonies of course, are a humungous drain on resources. But a very necessary one. This is a worldwide problem, not only here on the Algarve.”

Check out Facebook, with Lisa Dowling, APAA’s editor-in-chief, new re-homing and help needed with abandoned animals always on the APAA page. “The latest is ‘Amigo’ a small two or three-year-old chocolate dog, abandoned, needs a forever home. He is being cared for by a French couple having to return to their city home end of August and cannot take a dog with them. So this is really urgent.” Top priority furry friend lovers!

The human charity Emporium’s facebook auction is running from 15^th-23^rd August. All welcome, as the charity goes far and wide. “Looking after the human end of the chain is just as important, they are after all our future, for homing abandoned pets are humans!” Indeed.

Although the ‘Pop-Up’ Shops and car-boot sales have stopped for a month or so, why not visit Charity shops in Dunas do Alvor: Mon-Sat 10.30am–2pm Rua Elias Garcia 20,Silves: Mon-Fri 10am–2pm (Sat 1pm), Silves. Both shops will be pleased to help you choose items for your new home. There are plenty of new and beautiful used items on sale at silly, unbelievable prices! Forgot to pack enough summer layers for the beach and bar? Some unusual and beautiful designer-labelled collections are available at amazing manageable prices. Not forgetting the home-made collection of Jenny’s special jams, chutneys and preserves. And! Jackie’s cookies. Don’t forget to follow APAA on Facebook and keep up with our news and regular updates. APAA’s motto ‘Here to Help’. Help them.

Jackie Lunches: events.apaaportugal@gmail.com

Pets: info.apaaportugal@gmail.com

Legacy ‘Pet Plan’ video: https://youtu.be/yjP0obY0dUk

Charity Auctions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/594035701307971