Having accomplished her survey and carried out ‘The Plan’, Zélia Santos, ably assisted by Jenny Clarke, APAA’s president, efficiently trapped and eliminated 12 cats from Rita’s again yard. Two, nevertheless, remained at massive, agreeing a return to gather the lacking vagrants.
Feral felines are very intelligent. But they do fall for a snack or two. Which they did! However, a small snag hit the SNiP association. ‘D’, as he will likely be identified, husband and proprietor of property, determined that one of many two females ought to be set at liberty. What? “She can go to a friend’s house. He has mice. He’ll need more than one cat!” Really?
The Spaying and Neutering Programme, run by the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, just isn’t used to this kind of haranguing. Especially when ‘D’ anticipated Zélia to ship the cat to the neighbour. Pause. Litter can imply garbage or a bunch of young cats. Also a sofa for carrying folks. Or cats it might appear. Needless to say, Zélia trapped the 2 feminine cats and so they have been whisked off for SNiP’ing. ‘D’ must swallow his manly delight. All 14 cats are SNiP’d and at home of their non-public colony.
APAA’s nicely used motto ‘Here to Help’ not solely covers the area people’s wants, however that of different shelters and charities, massive or small. Also making an attempt to extend consciousness of SNiP, lowering the undesirable, rising, feral feline inhabitants.
They are taken off the road, attended to as seen match by a vet, SNiP’d and returned to a secure setting throughout the neighborhood or discovered a endlessly home. Sometimes, lodging in with a kindly shelter or kennel.
Diary dates
- Pop-Up store at O Tasco, close to Senhora do Verde (Portimão). Monday, March 18, 12pm-3pm. Friendly menu available. Book direct 282 471 769.
- APAA’s AGA Tuesday, March 19, Recanto dos Mouros, Silves. Raffle and mini ‘Pop-Up’ desk (members just for AGA assembly at 11.30am). Lunch 12.30pm. Lamb Stew or Bacalhau and Prawns. Couverts, soup, dessert and drinks. €24 members, €26 non-members.
- Stall at Convento’bio Lagoa, Friday, April 5, 11am-4pm.
- Quiz Lunch and Raffle at VIMAR Grill, Carvoeiro, April 23, 12.30pm for 1pm. Choice: Roast Pork or Dourada. Couverts, veg soup, desserts, drinks. €22 members, €24 non-members.
- Can’t make it to a ‘Pop-Up’ or occasion? Visit the charity retailers in Alvor and Silves. Both bursting with goodies, ornaments, duvets, rugs, bigger home items. Friendly workers to talk and assist. Not forgetting Jenny’s jams, preserves, marmalades and Jackie’s cookies too!
For occasions, e book direct with Jenny: 919 041 903 or [email protected]
General: data.apaaportugal@gmailcom
Cat Colonies: [email protected]
By APAA
