Andreia Araújo posed a message on her Facebook page offering consultations free of charge for animals that have been burnt or affected by smoke inhalation.
Leaving her mobile number on the social network site Ms. Araújo stressed the situation on the island was one of “terror”, and that it was her duty to help where she could, encouraging all owners with animals in danger to visit the clinic where she works.
The veterinarian also warned that the Protection Society for Funchal Pets had been forced to release the animals in its care as the flames encroached on its installations in Funchal.
“That or the animals would have perished” she explained, appealing for the public’s help in catching and recovering the animals, adding “there are numerous animals running disorientated around Funchal. Animals that are scared, mistrusting; animals that don’t know how to be on the streets by themselves. We need your help.”