“The four-pawed brigade.” Association for Protection of Animals’ President, Jenny, and her ‘Pop-Up Shop team headed by Anita have been busy. “Our car boot sales have been enormously popular too.” Jenny and Jane VP, have bravely "womanned" the sales at Ferragudo. There is a huge amount of work still to be done amongst the increasing feral cat colonies. “Cats are our main concern.” Jenny’s belief is that the only way to successfully run a colony is to TNR (Trap, neuter and Return). “Along with our Spaying and Neutering Programme, they naturally work well together.”

All their events and ‘Pop-Ups’ are to raise SNiP money. “Not only for us, but for all the shelters and colonies who need that extra help.” Here to Help is their motto. If you can help us with any unwanted items, gifts, thingies, whatsits, for outside or in. Why not take your stuff along to the APAA charity shops in Alvor and Silves? Meet their friendly helpful volunteer staff. Bring and Buy! Especially Christmas decorations and tableware. Gift ideas. Things and gadgets for the house, garden or patio. If need be, telephone Jenny for collection (+351) 919 041 903 or meet up point!

Christmas Shopping. Time Flies!: Lagoa’s Convento’bio Friday 10 November 11am-4pm. APAA’s stall packed with goodies. Not forgetting Jenny’s new flavoured jams, Jackie’s cookies. Followed by Bargain Hunters, Ferragudo Car Boot Sales. Fair and Street market. Main one-way street. Sunday 12/11 & 10/12 8am-12 Stuff you’ve always wanted! Wednesday 22nd November at ‘O Tasco’ 12-3.00 don’t forget it’s the ever popular meet and greet place, for that proper pre-Christmas ‘Pop-Up’ pop-in feeling. Friendly menu book direct (+351) 282 471 769. That special time for giving is upon us. SNiP APAA’s main agenda for the Algarve, raising money, keeping furry, feral felines’ population down, and helping with abandoned dogs. Shelters and charities in need. Remember every little helps. APAA’s special Christmas Lunch. That special spot looking out at Silves Castle, ‘Recanto dos Mouros’ Browsing followed by a good hearty meal. Attractive Christmas gifts on sale. Tuesday 12th December. ‘Holiday Inn’s’ paintings and mirrors, large and small. If you are interested contact Jenny info.apaaportugal@gmail.com.

‘Pop-Up’/Events: events.apaaportugal@gmail.com Visit Facebook too!

Finally. Importantly. Cats and dogs are abandoned more so at this time of the year. Please do not give animals as an impetuous gift. They are here to give us pleasure and companionship. Forever. Choose carefully, if not sure, think it through. Shelters and APAA are ‘Here to Help’. Don’t cause a tragedy where not needed.