Sid is enthusiastic because his shelter outside of Loulé, known as ‘Cabanita’ has all sorts of abandoned pets. “Which shouldn’t!” He hastens to add. “Be here at all…” Animal Rescue Algarve’s General Manager, João Ferreira has several abandoned animals of his own.

The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve’s team, Jenny and Anita, had signed, sealed and delivered their ‘Legacy Pet Plan’ some two years ago and now some 22 other members are following on. Between the four, there has been some flurrying of fliers and frenzied meetings.

A video by Carlos Filipe explaining the concept is in its editing phase. “It’s time now to really take the message forward onto the streets. Deciding on an Ambassador, a face we all know, was easy.”

Anita had been ‘front-ending’ APAA’s ‘Pop-Up’ Shops for some 4 years now. “I am determined to follow through on this, not only for ARA, who have a wonderful shelter and marvellous dedicated teams, but most importantly for the animals we love and call our pets.”

The choice of words are not easy. For any of the team. “Look, it is a sad thing we all have to recognise that we are going to die. Hopefully, peacefully and without suffering. But, we also have to face facts that there may be an illness, that we cannot cope with a home and our furry-pals. Someone then has to take the responsibility.”

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The leaflet explains very simply, “First, appoint a Guardian, detail pet(s) information. Agree to microchip for re-homing. Personalise your donation for your pet(s) care with ARA. Email form to ARA, they will send your official ‘Legacy’ card.” Great. “Carrying out this task would be a big ask when you or your family are stretched emotionally and logistically. All we are saying is think NOW before it is too late.” Anita will be on the road Western Algarve shortly to have a ‘Legacy’ chat.

Ferragudo car boot sales every 2nd Sunday of the month 8-12. ‘Pop-Up’ Stall Convento’bio Lagoa Friday 16/05. APAA stalls handmade Jewellery, gifts and goodies. Anita’s Swingin’ 60’s Garden Party Sunday 25/05 1pm. Special Bake Sale Sweet & Savoury. Retro food and fab music by Alexey. Members 20€/Non 22.50€ Book now! ‘O Tasco’ 16/06 12-3pm Final Pop-Up before autumn. Charity shops at Alvor and Silves. Pop in and buy. Clothing. Bedding. Books. Jewellery. Gifts. Take in your unwanted presents, household items, especially man-cave stuff.. Jackie’s Cookies, Jenny’s Jams, Pickles, Marmalades: ‘Pop-Up’ and Charity shops. Not car boot sales.

Contacts: info.apaaportugal@gmail.com

Legacy: legacy@animalrescuealgarve.com

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