Deep within the hills of Goldra lies a small parcel of land, bursting at the seems and in desperate need of help.

It is a haven and a last hope for many abandoned and unwanted cats and dogs that otherwise would be left for dead.

Here you will find a woman by the name of Maria de Lourdes Ingle who has devoted her life, love and every ounce of energy to these animals that have no other place to go. She is doing her part on behalf of us all. We now need to help her to carry on this great work and try and relieve some of the financial burden from her.

The sanctuary is on the verge of collapse, help is needed urgently to keep this facility open. 190 dogs and 170 cats depend on our help.

They require over €200 a day (over €75,00 a year) to provide the recuperative treatment, vetinary care, food and vaccines for these neglected animals.

- Make a direct donation to the shelter: Bank Transfer: Millennium BCP, IBAN: PT50 003300000026603452905

- Alternatively, visits can be arranged to the shelter for those who would like to adopt. Call Lourdes on 916 136 011.