WORDS Konstanze Alex
October was a busy and rewarding month for animal charities in the Algarve. It was World Animal Day, and kids were back in school. However, resources are stretched thin during this month since many volunteers and donors were on well-earned vacations during the summer, meaning fewer food donations and a dip in monetary donations.
So, our volunteers stepped up and organised food drives with Banco Solidário Animal at Pingo Doce and Continente. They asked shoppers to consider donating dog or cat food and dropping it off with the volunteers on their way out. The shoppers came through in a big way. Thank you!
We are also proud to say that we combined forces with the Tenis e Padel Clube de Lagos this year to raise funds for a planned new cat shelter and food for the animals. It was a fantastic and very successful venture that combined many people’s passions for playing a sport and caring for animals in need. During the tournament, players could find out about Cadela Carlota’s work, meet the volunteers (some of whom also are players) and donate food or funds – all while having fun at the club. Another big thank you to the club and the players.
Lastly, in October, Cadela Carlota also visited the local schools to educate students about the welfare of animals in our community. Everyone looks forward to the visits because it is the day when animals get to go into the classroom. What better way to begin the school year?
Without exception, teachers and students have prepared food donations for us to take home. It’s a win-win situation.
We thank the entire community for its ongoing support of animals in need. Please consider volunteering at our cat or dog shelter. Or donating to help secure a home for our cats.
Konstanze is the treasurer of Cadela Carlota
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Odi
On arrival at Cadela Carlota five years ago, I was very ill, thin and full of tics. I am shy at first with people, but I love other dogs and walking on or off the leash. I would love to live in a proper home. I learn fast and I am obedient.
Contact Cadela Carlota to adopt Odi or any of Odi’s four-legged friends.
For more information about this charity, please listen to our podcast Talk About Tomorrow with Cadela Carlota on Spotify, Apply or YouTube or at tomorrowalgarve.com/podcast-talk-about-tomorrow