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…
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“Today the day is going very well and we couldn’t be happier.” This is how Ajuda À Alimentação Cães 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, Sílvia 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.
The Municipal Animal Regulation will be presented, in a proposal for deliberation at this week's council meeting by the Confiança team of councillors.
The Cultural and Social Solidarity Association Raquel Lombardi recently coordinated a food collection for abandoned animals. This Christmas, the association sought to raise awareness among students and teachers about animal abandonment and ill-treatment. “It is essential that we educate everyone with regards to animal welfare so that we create a…
Animal shelters in the Region are overcrowded, and are currently facing a “very problematic situation.”
Today marked the end of the Ribeira Brava, 'V Veterinary Pet Campaign.'
Júlia is a young Madeiran woman who is dedicated to animal welfare, and has been making and selling biscuits in order to raise money so that Madeira's strays can be sterilised.
The GNR's Integrated Surveillance, Command and Control System is already operational in Madeira.
An extremely thin dog, showing signs of abuse has been found in Rua da Levada, in Funchal. Residents concerned over the welfare of the animal have asked several institutions if they could help.
RIR (React - Include - Recycle) party member, Roberto Vieira, has voiced his concern as to the legality of all municipal kennels and catteries. In a press note he said that "we have learned that Vasco Gil's kennel and cattery in Santo António has yet to be given legal status and is located in an area of trees and scrub which places all the resident animals and staff at considerable risk."