149 places across the Algarve
Animal rescue organisation near Loulé dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned dogs and cats. It operates a dedicated rescue centre and also undertakes community sterilisation and animal-welfare initiatives.
Algarve animal-welfare charity established in 1994. Having closed its former rescue centre, APAA now concentrates on helping owners with limited means fund sterilisation, urgent veterinary treatment and emergency operations, as well as supporting street-animal sterilisation programmes.
Multidisciplinary veterinary clinic offering consultations, surgery, diagnostics, hospitalisation, home visits, travel documentation and grooming.
Almancil
Kahu Petcare provides tailored pet services which may include pet behaviour modification, pet (and house) sitting and pet walking,
Albufeira
Algarve animal rescue organisation focused primarily on rescuing, caring for, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned and mistreated dogs. The organisation also provides fostering, volunteering and community support. They operate entirely on donations. If contacting them by phone, please send a WhatsApp message and they will respond as soon as they are able to do so. Please note that their location on the map is not accurate as they have not yet shared their location in Google Maps.
Faro
A beautiful shared townvilla in Faro, near the airport
Portimão
Personalised Pet Care Across the Algarve — One‑to‑One Companionship in Your Pet’s Own Home
Licensed dog shelter and registered charity in the Eastern Algarve. It rescues abandoned, neglected and abused dogs, with some rehomed or fostered and others remaining permanently as sanctuary dogs because of health or behavioural needs.
ADAPO is an Olhão-based animal (and plant) welfare association that partners with the municipality on feral-cat colony identification and sterilisation programmes in the Ria Formosa area.
Non-profit organisation protecting animals in the Aljezur area. Its work includes rescuing neglected and abused animals, caring for animals at its shelter, rehoming, sterilisation campaigns and animal-welfare education.
A Modern, Vibrant Lagos Favorite for Coffee and Pets
Aljezur
A highly-rated veterinary centre and pet shop in Aljezur.
Scenic boardwalk and walking trail through the dunes and estuary of Alvor.
Loulé
Pet shop supplying food, accessories and products for companion animals.
Veterinary hospital in Faro providing veterinary care and 24-hour emergency services, 365 days a year.
Armação de Pêra
A 2 bedroom apartment with direct access to the beach
Faro
Pet shop in central Faro with a dedicated section for birds and small animals.
Vila do Bispo
Animal rescue association and shelter in Vila do Bispo dedicated to helping abandoned animals and providing them with protection and care. Small privately funded sanctuary in the Western Algarve for rescued donkeys and abandoned dogs. The organisation originally began by rescuing donkeys and now provides ongoing care, exercise, food and veterinary services for animals at its sanctuary.
Algarve
Awesome Dogs is a small, independent trainer business that specialises on postiive-reinforcement training
Almancil
Where dogs can be dogs
Professional dog grooming service.
Veterinary centre providing veterinary care and also operating as a pet shop.
Aljezur
Sanctuary for rescued donkeys in the southwestern Algarve, providing a permanent home and care for donkeys while also offering donkey experiences and supporting animal and environmental welfare.
Cadela Carlota has cared for abandoned dogs and cats in the Lagos area since 2008, focused on welfare, health and rehoming. Some animals stay as permanent residents due to age or chronic health issues. Its president, Cecília do Carmo, also proposed and championed the Lagos municipal pet cemetery through the 2016 Participatory Budget.
