Jenny, President explains. “We provide a service to our community, our motto is ‘Here to Help’. Tragically a partner of APAA’s Pet Park, Hotel a boarding kennels, provided help when needed with abandoned animals. Originally through Caroline England, the owner. Then, for the last three years-or-so through Gary & Wendy who managed the animal hotel with their own unique kind of love and devotion.”

Gary continues. “Having tried unsuccessfully to buy the business, we managed PP as long possible. Having to return to England, a huge sadness after our wonderful time here in Portugal. We had to find homes of some kind for one of our own; customs would only allow us 6 of our 7 dogs.” Sad Indeed. “Then we had long-term boarders and APAA lodgers.” A huge headache for all concerned. Step-in ‘Mayday’.

A small, but uniquely placed private sanctuary for abandonees, outside of Vila do Bispo, in the western Algarve with panoramic views and a sense of hope. Karen and husband, decided to turn their home into a small refuge for local animals. “By 2018 we were a legal charity, we had about 100 dogs, cats and an assortment of birds. Mayday relies totally on donations.” Glad to help APAA and Pet Park, Mayday took on the stranded canines and their two full-time employees. Doubtless, their expertise in caring for professional boarding animals will help with Mayday’s boarders. “Tom and Kat are very happy to have Mayday’s bookings to look after!” A story that will no doubt continue to unfold. Good ‘Karma’ for some!

Stickits: APAA Christmas Lunch Thursday 4 December Recanto dos Mouros, Silves 1.00. Couverts, soup, Choice of Lamb stew, turkey steaks in mushroom sauce, bacalhau & prawns in cream sauce. Deserts & drinks, coffee. 30€Members/32€Non. Small pop-up table gifts and homemade edibles! Final Pre-Christmas ‘Pop-Up’ Favourite ‘O Tasco’ Monday 8th December 12-3pm. Monday Chicken-Piri-Piri day! Book lunch direct.282 471769. Ideal for Christmas shopping and a fab lunch with friends.

Visit APAA Charity shops Dunas do Alvor: Mon-Sat10.30am–2pm Rua Elias Garcia 20,Silves:Mon-Fri 10am–2pm(Sat1pm) Silves. Real bargains. Christmas presents, hand-made jewellery, ornaments. Home-made chutneys, jams, marmalades, pickles and cookies. Everything you need for your home or rental. Spoil yourself!

Contacts: Jackie’s Lunches & Recanto bookings events.apaaportugal@gmail.com

Pets:info.apaaportugal@gmail.com (mark for Anita-Legacy) Legacy video : https://youtu.be/hNCdd5X-4XI *

*Pinha & siblings (4 total) Patricia ‘Puppyland’ friendscanilportimao@gmail.com

https://friendscanilportimao.com/

Karen Breen: maydayalgarve@outlook.com www.maydayalgarve.com Instagram 916531689 (bookings now being taken).

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