Tag Archives: Animal Shelter

The Healing Journey – Abandonment to Adoption

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Aanifeira

When a large group of 12 small and very terrified dogs of various ages were blatantly abandoned in several small carry boxes at Aanifeira’s doors in 2010, for two young adult males this would prove to be a life changing … Continue reading →

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Aanifeira sharing Easter with Sonia around the world 2015

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Aanifeira

We at Aanifeira wish all our friends around the world a very Happy Easter. Pictured below is our very elderly and blind Podenga dog Sonia now living in France getting right in the Easter spirit.  This amazing dog after so … Continue reading →

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Scouts Help Bring Shade to Aanifeira Dog Parks

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Aanifeira

It was the perfect pre-spring day last Saturday March 14th for a small group of  4 girl scouts (caminheiras) and their leader (chefe) from the Agrupamento 610 Grijó (Mosteiro), located just 16 kms north of Aanifeira, who arrived in the … Continue reading →

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World Greyhound (Galgo) Day – 1st February

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Aanifeira

February 1st – This is a day that we shouldn’t have to remember!  But due to the cruelty of a nation that totally disrespects the welfare of animals, it is essential that everyone joins forces in a worldwide effort to … Continue reading →

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New Vet Susana Joins Aanifeira Veterinary Team

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Aanifeira

We are delighted to announce that Susana Abreu has joined the Aanifeira veterinary team working alongside head vet Claudia Valadares at the Aanifeira veterinary clinic. Susana began her veterinary studies at the University of Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) where … Continue reading →

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Aanifeira Veterinarian Sara Seeks New Horizons

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Aanifeira

We would like to announce that after spending two years working at our clinic, we were very sorry to see veterinarian Sara Latourrette leave Aanifeira at the end of May this year.  Sara took the decision to move on to … Continue reading →

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Aanifeira Participates in World Spay Day 2014

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Aanifeira

On February 24th, Aanifeira once again, proudly participated in the World Spay Day 2014 event sponsored by the Humane Society International.  This year proved to be a milestone being the 20th annual World Spay Day and was the most successful to-date with 600 event … Continue reading →

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Aanifeira & The Body Shop Foundation United in a Cause

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Aanifeira

Aanifeira is extremely proud to announce that The Body Shop Foundation has chosen to support this association through their Dragon Fruit Lip Butter Grants Programme activity for Animal Protection. The Body Shop Foundation is a charitable company which operates closely with The Body Shop … Continue reading →

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The 15th International Companion Animal Welfare Conference

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Aanifeira

The 15th International Companion Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC 2013), hosted by Dogs Trust International, U.K.’s largest dog welfare charity, was held this week from 14-16 October in Barcelona, Spain.  Barcelona with its coastal location, Mediterranean climate and famous and unique contemporary art made it not … Continue reading →

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Aequor Acreditation as Foreign Training Company

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Aanifeira

We are delighted to inform that the Dutch company Aequor, which is the Centre of Expertise for the Dutch food and environment sectors,  has nominated Aanifeira as a recognized foreign training company. With a validity until 9th September 2017, this recognition will allow … Continue reading →

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41 Dogs Get a New Opportunity in Life

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Aanifeira

It was a proud day for Aanifeira yesterday when 41 dogs, the majority of them puppies and young dogs, were removed from the local pound, Canil Intermunicipal da Associação de Municípios das Terras de Santa Maria (CIAMTSM) and relocated into the shelter to 12 newly completed boxes – … Continue reading →

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International Homeless Animals’ Day – 17th August 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Aanifeira

Tomorrow, August 17th, is the 22nd Annual International Homeless Animals´ Day.  This special day was started in 1992 by the ISAR – INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS and occurs on the third Saturday in August.  It brings together all animal … Continue reading →

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It’s Moments Like These ….

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Aanifeira

It’s moments like these that make us just so happy!   Aanifeira’s volunteers not only willingly come and offer their help and services to the shelter but sometimes there is an added bonus! Mascha with an Aanifeira dog Mascha, a Dutch vet, who … Continue reading →

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World Stray Animals Day – TODAY April 4th

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Aanifeira

We would, once again, like to draw everyone’s attention to the 3rd WORLD STRAY ANIMALS DAY which is TODAY April 4, a day when we should all show compassion, care and action for all stray dogs, stray cats, stray horses … Continue reading →

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Aanifeira’s New Cattery Completed

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Aanifeira

It has been a long time wish of ours to have a spacious cattery where we could house adoptable street cats into an environment where they could feel comfortable, protected and cared for.  This day has finally come and we are delighted … Continue reading →

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Catching up with Old Friends – Sonia in France

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Aanifeira

We just love catching up with old friends from Aanifeira!  From time we bring updates of animals adopted in other countries (read here for more) and Sonia was one of these special cases being almost blind and incontinent when she was adopted by Betty … Continue reading →

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From Fostering to Adoption

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Aanifeira

It’s not everyday that we have two dogs from the same kennel adopted out together on one day, but TODAY was one of those days for Xila and Polo, two long time residents at Aanifeira. Aanifeira’s has two fostering programs available for … Continue reading →

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Scout Volunteer Day at Aanifeira

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Aanifeira

Last Saturday, January 5th, Aanifeira was delighted to receive a group of 18 scouts from the Clã 20 Agrupamento 465 Sto. Ovideo, located in Vila Nova de Gaia (next to Porto) for a day of volunteering in animal welfare at … Continue reading →

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Seniors’ Week at Aanifeira

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Aanifeira

It was a busy week at Aanifeira this week along with the normal day-to-day running of the shelter and veterinary clinic, there were several adoptions plus one new canine member to the shelter. Last Tuesday vet Claudia arrived at the shelter to open up, … Continue reading →

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Cat in a Box – A Cowardly Act!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Aanifeira

This story must just about take the cake for a cowardly act when Aanifeira General Manager Paulo, arrived at the shelter one morning last week to find a box up against the front door. Glued to the front of the box was … Continue reading →

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