Animal Organisations in the Algarve

Pet shelters and refuges, animal rights organisations and other Portuguese associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals.

Associação ANIMAL: A national organisation that campaigns to protect animals, expose animal cruelty and promote animal welfare through education
At: Apartado 24140, 1251-997 Lisboa
Tel/Fax: 962 358 183
e-mail
Website
Liga Portuguesa dos Direitos do Animal (LDPA): Provides information about adopting abandoned animals, the law regarding animal rights in Portugal and pet health
At: Largo do Girassol, Bloco E2, Loja, Bairro da Torre, 2775-663 Carcavelos
Tel: 214 578 413
Website (in Portuguese)
Sociedad Protectora dos Animais (SPA): A private charity which works to protect the interests of animals
At: Rua de S. Paulo 55, 2º Dto, 1200-426 Lisbon
Tel: 213 423 851
Fax: 213 424 086
e-mail
Website

Animal Charities & Shelters in the Algarve

Amigos dos Gatos do Algarve: Organisation runs a feral cat sterilisation fund
Tel: 962 414 584 / 289 514 218
e-mail
Website
Lagos Animal Protection Society: Established in 1980 this animal sanctuary rescues birds and wildlife as well as domestic animals
At: Monte Ruivo, Odiaxere, 8600 Lagos
Tel: 282 687 334
e-mail
Website
Associação Protecção Animais Algarve (APAA) Rescue and rehoming Centre for the Portuguese charity linked to RSPCA
At: Mexilhoeira Grande
Tel: 282 969 434 / 919 368 726
Associação Bamboo: Dog rescue centre
Tel/Fax: 282 788 345 / 968 858 924
e-mail
Website
Associação dos Amigos dos Animais Abandonados (AAA): Association rescues and rehomes abandonned animals
At: Canil de S. Francisco de Assis, 8100 Loulé
Tel: 289 416 862 / 919 765 600
Associação Dos Animais e Plantas de Olhão (ADAPO): Stray animal shelter
At: Olhão
Tel: 967 620 974
Fax: 289 704 710
e-mail
Website
Associação Ecologista e Zoófila de Aljezur (AEZA): Charitable organisation runs animal rescue and treatment centre. Also re-homes abandoned animals.
At: Vasco Reis, Rua do Centro de Saude, Bloco A 1, Apartado 70, 8670-999 Aljezur
Tel/Fax: 282 998 544
e-mail
Website
Liga Olhanense Dos Amigos Dos Animais Abandonados
At: Olhão
Tel: 289 714 219
Fax: 289 997 434
Quintinha Dos Animais: Animal shelter for cats and dogs
At: Goldra
Tel: 916 136 011
e-mail
Refúgio dos Burros: Donkey sanctuary with small shelter for cats and dogs
At: Quinta Sao João, Estombar, 8401-902 Lagoa
Tel: 282 431 334