Tag Archives: Saving Lives

Sweeping New Uplift to Aanifeira’s Operating Threatre

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Aanifeira

A little over three months ago we received a wonderful surprise when one of our members came to us with a special offer of free stainless steel panelling to be used exclusively for the surgery and prep room walls at … Continue reading →

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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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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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Contributing to World Animal Day 2014

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Aanifeira

Today, October 4th, is WORLD ANIMAL DAY (WAD) and for us at Aanifeira it is one of the days that always brings to light the number of animals that we rescue throughout the year and what we go through each … Continue reading →

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Catching up with Old Friends

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Aanifeira

We love catching up and hearing from the people who have adopted animals from Aanifeira.  It can be from Portugal or in a foreign country and one person who constantly keeps us updated on her dog is Betty from France.  … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Ending for Senior Shelter Dog

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Aanifeira

This is Pa a senior girl who came into the care of Aanifeira many years ago. Unfortunately we know very little of Pa’s past.  Where she came from? Was she stray? Where she was found?  Who owned her?  All a … 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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New Short Film on Aanifeira

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Aanifeira

A Portuguese company called Pixel, involved in the making of wedding and lifestyle videos, recently decided to offer their services free of charge to make a short film about Aanifeira’s work since 1999. We couldn’t help airing the short video for … 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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Breaking the Stigma for Black Dogs & Cats

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Aanifeira

Have you ever thought about why some people are not keen to adopt a black dog or cat?  This is a problem that we come across every day and that we find heartbreaking. In the USA for example, they have … 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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Catching Up with Old Friends

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Aanifeira

We always enjoy hearing news of how our animals are after they have been adopted and are in a totally new environment.  This month, we had news from Holland about one of our senior shelter dogs plus we had a visit … 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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A Poignant Story – Given a Final Chance in Life

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Aanifeira

RECENT FACEBOOK PLEA by AANIFEIRA Member, SONIA RIBEIRO Blind Podenga bitch, dehydrated, hungry and with serious health problems found lying motionless on main road. This is the moving story of GAIA, a Podenga bitch used relentlessly for hunting and then  senselessly discarded … Continue reading →

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Aanifeira Present at Portugal’s Largest Medieval Fair

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Aanifeira

Every August for the past several years now, Santa Maria da Feira (SMF) the county where Aanifeira is located, celebrates the largest medieval fair (Feira Medieval) in Portugal.  The event, held for over a period of 10 days in the centre of … Continue reading →

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Pema’s Blessing Saves Another Life

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Aanifeira

The day following the visit of the Buddhist master and representative of the Dalai Lama, Tulku Pema Wangyal Rinpoche, an Aanifeira member came into the clinic holding a very tiny dog with its right eye bulging out asking for our help.   Victor, who … Continue reading →

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Tuka Living it up in Holland

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Aanifeira

Just look at our dear Tuka since she left Aanifeira early last month to begin her new life in Holland.  Tuka is blind and during the day she naps on the sheep skin mat of her choice but every evening she is … Continue reading →

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Saving Lives – Two Life Saving Situations

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Aanifeira

Yet another week over and once again we were faced with two life saving situations. A lactating bitch was abandoned at our front gate with three puppies in tow.  She is small and extremely undernourished due to the fact that her offspring, … Continue reading →

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Kitten Time at Aanifeira!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Aanifeira

Well it’s that time of the year again when we are literally inundated with kittens that are abandoned on our doorstep.    It never ceases to amaze us as to the audacity of these people, even with our CCTV cameras operating overhead, that they … Continue reading →

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