First Portuguese Sanctuary for homeless dogs
Welfare Animal Park is an unique project in Portugal and it focuses on treatment of homeless or abused pets.
This kind of project was born in 1999 and is based on a partnership between APAAE (Association of Protection and Support to Homeless Pets) and Câmara Municipal de Castelo Branco.
Animals were all created by the same kinder hand that created us… It’s our duty to protect and promote their well-being.
Madre Teresa de Calcutá
Pets can be adopted or patronized.
This shelter has two employees, is managed by APAAE, that supervise treatments and medical-cares to animals and the park maintenance.
Pets live in freedom in green zones and have wood and zinc shelters. At winter these shelters have heating and at summer the natural conditions of the park allow a comfortable space, such as a fluent river and many trees.
This Sanctuary has got several services such as Vet Office, Bath and Shears Area, Quarantine Area, Nursery, Seniors Area (for old ones and wreaker), two kitchens, warehouse for food and materials, a little shelter for cats, an area for visitors reception, a canine hotel and a covered parking.
This shelter is usually visited by schools and target on several solidarity campaigns and studies.
Here there are made more than a few studies, such as The First Study about Homeless Pets in Castelo Branco
(2006), and the First Research about Pets in Castelo Branco residences
(2006). On the subject of this study it was concluded that 45% have, at least, one pet.
There are also Seminars, trainings, and a procedure with IRS (Social Services) for community service established by Judicial Terms.
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Programa Educativo Miados e Latidos
A APAAE, convida as Escolas a visitar o Parque de Bem-Estar Animal de S. Lázaro (Canil de Castelo Branco), no âmbito do Programa Educativo Miados e Latidos
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07 Jun 10
Identifique o seu animal com uma medalha
Se não quer perder o seu amiguinho de 4 patas, a primeira coisa a fazer é identificá-lo.»»
03 Jun 10
Durante o transacto ano de 2009, o Parque de Bem-Estar Animal (Canil de Castelo Branco), acolheu um total de 240 animais»»
30 May 10
O Abrigo para animais abandonados de Castelo Branco, não é habitualmente denominado de Canil de Castelo Branco, pois não se enquadra no modelo tradicional de canil.»»
25 May 10
As conquistas recentes das ONG’S de Protecção Animal
As Organizações Não Governamentais de Protecção Animal (ONG’S), a que chamamos, habitualmente, Associações, têm alterado pouco a pouco, mas de forma importante, o panorama do abandono de animais em Portugal»»
05 May 10
