ADN-Madeira, through its candidate and veterinarian, Carolina Martins, warns of the importance of a scheme known as ‘Veterinary Check.’Â This has been available since 2018 through the Order of Veterinarians, but is not being implemented across the regions’ municipalities. This veterinary support programme can cover care such as vaccination, sterilisation,…
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The Social Security Institute of Madeira, through its Home Support (SAD), visited Jardim da Serra on Monday, following a complaint from the Dog Food Aid Association, which reported a case of “human and animal negligence.” On-site technicians identified the residence as “a scenario of unhealthiness,” marked by serious deficiencies in…
The petition addressed to the Regional Government of Madeira and the Funchal City Council, demanding stricter laws and effective enforcement to protect animals from cruelty and neglect, has already been signed by more than 1,200 people. Entitled ‘Paradise for Tourists – Hell for Animals,’ the petition’s main objective is to…
Political Party, PAN Madeira, said today that the population of Prazeres demands the execution of the proposal approved under the participatory Budget for the restoration of the Pedagogical Farm, located in Calheta. Party leader, MĂłnica Freitas, reminds everyone that this project won the participatory budget in 2022, with the signing…
The animal welfare association Ajuda a Alimentar CĂŁes rescued, from a private property, a dog that survived in poor conditions, after numerous unsuccessful attempts to improve her quality of life. Writing on their social network sites, the association, states: “They still say that invading private property is a crime. They…
The Ajuda a Alimentar CĂŁes Association secured the adoption of 670 rescued dogs and cats in 2024. In a press release posted on their Facebook page, the non-profit organisation dedicated to animal welfare revealed that 361 dogs and 309 cats “rescued from cruel situations” were given a new home last…
The Vamos Lá Madeira Association was contacted yesterday, around 12:00 pm, to rescue three cats found in a rubbish bin on Estrada dos Marmeleiros, in Monte. The animals had been shut inside a cardboard box sealed with duct tape. The complaint that reached local newspaper, JM, via Instagram, reports that…
A homeless individual was trying to sell a puppy for 50 euros in the centre of Funchal. Natália Vieira, responsible for ANIMAD, complained and said she is following the development of the case, which has caused indignation on social networks. Natália Vieira considers that the situation is “regrettable,” due to…
“Today the day is going very well and we couldn’t be happier.” This is how Ajuda Ă€ Alimentação CĂŁes began their day as they texted the good news on their Facebook Page. Olly and Gaspar, two cats forced to live chained up have been adopted, together, “by a more than…
The Association Help to Feed Dogs this week rescued a dog who was living in what could only be termed as miserable conditions. We have tried to help Pluto’s owner, who is an elderly lady several times but despite assurances that things would change like hygiene, a proper kennel, clipping,…
On Wednesday afternoon, the CDU organised an electoral campaign initiative in the Jardins de Santa Luzia, in Funchal, where the candidate for the next Legislative Elections, SĂlvia Vasconcelos, presented proposals on the fulfillment of the State's duties regarding animal welfare.
During a CMF meeting, it was agreed that four animal welfare associations will receive 15,000 euros of support each for their sterilisation programmes.