Tag Archives: Saving Lives

How Far Would You Go For a Kiss?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Aanifeira

Isn’t this a great title?  But just how far would you go?  I came across a simply amazing rescue plan for a race in saving animals around the world and had to share this with everyone as it strongly relates … Continue reading →

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Animals Have No Barriers

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Aanifeira

Around seven years ago or so, a mother dog with two female pups were abandoned at the gates of Aanifeira.   The bitch was in a terrible state of emaciation and could barely stand.  Her two tiny pups were also thin … Continue reading →

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International Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC) – 2011

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Aanifeira

In November of last year, 2010, Victor Barros (Aanifeira’s President) and I attended the The International Companion Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC) in Prague.  We found the conference hugely beneficial for Aanifeira in gaining ideas and learning new techniques as well as making contacts … Continue reading →

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Saving Lives

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Aanifeira

Today at Aanifeira, I shared a very special experience with our two vets Claudia and Joana in SAVING LIVES. A black and white female cat had turned up as a kitten in a factory several months ago and everyone thought it would be … Continue reading →

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A Special Story – Rags to Riches

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Aanifeira

One cold Saturday morning in early 2010, Aanifeira member and fosterer Ana Célia, was driving down to the entrance of the shelter when, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted something furry lying in a pile of rubbish by the side … Continue reading →

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