We all know that summer is a time for happiness and holidays, but it’s also the breeding season! Cadela Carlota has recently taken in six litters of puppies, plus others – 32 puppies in all.
The arrival of 32 puppies means a huge drain on our resources and volunteers. Cadela Carlota acts daily with the best of intentions. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for some of the population. It’s often the case that owners who get the unexpected surprise of puppies did not intend to breed. However, when on heat bitches will often jump out of a window or run off to find a mate. The only way to stop this from happening is to have them sterilised.
When you own a dog or a cat, please be responsible and have them chipped and neutered straight away. The cost of neutering is approximately one-third of the total amount that the shelter needs to spend on each puppy before it is rehomed.
It is a quick and simple operation. If you are unable to afford this, either talk to your vet or the Nandi animal charity, which can provide a voucher to reduce the cost. Neutering means that shelters in the Algarve are not faced with the heartbreaking situation of being handed newborn puppies or kittens who have been thrown into a litter bin (sometimes tied up in a plastic bag). They are often only hours or a few weeks old. How could any human being act like this?
Until the puppies are weaned, they need 24-hour care with regular feeds. The only way that Cadela Carlota can cope with this influx is to call on our foster carers for this service, but we never have enough. It can involve a week or possibly a few weeks of care and love. If you could help us with this dilemma, please offer your invaluable service. You can control this to fit in with your lifestyle. All expenses are met by Cadela Carlota. If you love puppies or kittens, this is not easy, but it is a dream job!
Puppies Ben, Nevada, Bear and Panda are all now ready for adoption. Can you give them a loving home? Would you like a friend for life? Cuddles, play, exercise and discipline are all essential ingredients for a long and happy life together.
Cadela Carlota takes its responsibilities very seriously indeed. If only everyone did the same.
If you would like to contribute to our invaluable work in any way, please visit our website for more information: www.cadela-carlota.com
