"Murder, adoption - Trick or Treat"

Gail and Lianne are patiently continuing their heroic behavioural work on "Amigo".

in Community · 05 Oct 2025, 12:04 · 0 Comments

“He’s absolutely terrified of anything and everything.” Jenny, President of APAA, is overseeing the abandoned dog’s care. “They’ve used a roller-ball dropping treats as it noisily makes its way. He’s showing interest in a cowering way. Integration with normal life is paramount for the lovely lad. “ Meanwhile, Jenny’s back store-room which is also an abandoned cat’s sanctuary, has several young cats and kittens which need re-homing to make room for the new intake of casualties. “Some are more than ready to find a new home!”

With APAA’s ongoing rescue and neutralising programme, their stand at BLiP Expo 25, hosted by afpop, will be a focal visiting point. “We are in the ‘community’ section which will give visitors a lot to think about with the charities who will be there.” Right. “We have to thank Karen Stanton, who came up with a lovely idea of APAA logo bookmarks, with a dog and a cat. They’ll be free to the visitors.” Also on sale will be their prestigious home-made selection of jams, pickles and cookies. Look out for the mobile phone holders. Hedgehog lovers watch out!

Excellent news from ‘Pet Park’, one of their long-term lodgers, abandoned German Shepherd ‘Rafa’ has now found his forever home. Gary and Wendy are more than delighted. “After three years, you do begin to wonder!” A man from Budens has kindly taken Rafa to join his family and pets. Another high-five!

Some hair-raising outfits for the ‘who-dunnit?’ teamed with sartorial elegance. If you are interested in hosting your own ‘MM’ with APAA’s assistance, give it a whirl! Pre-Christmas fun? Kill or cure the mid-season blues.

Dear Diary: APAA Stand CB4 at Afpop’s BLiP 11/12 October Portimão Arena. Emporium Charity Auction Facebook 11-18 October. ‘Pop-Up’ Friday 17^th October 11-2pm for ‘Jolly’ Bar Alvor. Why not stop by for a drink or lunch? Beautiful, quality bedding, matching curtains and the usual household goodies plus home-made jams, pickles and cookies. Convento’bio Lagoa 7th November 11am-4pm time to buy Christmas Presents. Car Boot Sales Ferraguido 2^nd Sunday of November, December & January. Yeah! Coming up an absolute must. APAA Charity Variety show 16/17^th November, Portimão.

Visit APAA Charity shops I Dunas do Alvor: Mon-Sat10.30am–2pm Rua Elias Garcia 20,Silves:Mon-Fri 10am–2pm(Sat1pm) Silves. The change of season, autumn ahead watch out for the real bargains. Some of the top-designer labels available at such reasonable prices. Also the home-made chutneys, jams, marmalades, pickles and cookies. Yum! Everything you need for your home or rental.