It has been a wretched couple of weeks at Goldra. Last time I reported that one of the rescues from the hellhole has been put to sleep. Two more dogs lost their fight for life in that same week. Java, another of the rescues, and Bramble, an earlier resident, both died of heartworm infection. These events are very disheartening to those closest to the action, and Jan recorded cleaning out in tears last week. But that is only half the story. Please CLICK HERE to read the Goldra latest news. 
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The fourth annual Costa Vicentina Fun Dog Show, which features competitions like the dog with the waggliest tail and the dog looking most like its owner, is to be held on Sunday, April 15th at Vale da Telha, Aljezur.
The show will be hosted on and between the terraced frontages of two neighbouring restaurants around the landmark Pines Roundabout, thanks to the hospitality of Jose Orelha at the Restaurante Vale da Telha and Hugo Nanitas of Hugo’s Bar.

Visiting Goldra this morning in the sunshine (!) it was hard to imagine what it must have been like last weekend in the midst of the storm. All have survived, and there is little damage, but this is just the surface. Dealing with situations like that takes it out of the humans on the Hill, but it also does no good for the four-footers. Just like us, they tend to be more ill in bad weather, and this adds both to the physical and the financial burden on the organisation, including the fact that some people are (fairly naturally) reluctant to turn out to walk the dogs in such atrocious conditions - but they still need the exercise. READ MORE 

Bless you all! After the post-Christmas hiatus, fund-raising is back in full swing now, and we have had some great successes, thanks to the generosity of folk who subscribe to our newsletter and to many others who have given simply by seeing us asking for donations. You can subscribe to our newsletter and find out more about sponsor and donation at http://thegoldradogsanctuary.com.

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A very special Romantic Dinner was held at Restaurant Raízes on Feb 17th, elegantly organised by Christine with help from Heikki and Bill. Bill presented a beautiful red rose to each of the ladies, while musical entertainment in the form of romantic songs was provided by Carol, Uwe, Vitor and Richard. Raffle winners of bottles of bubbly, kindly donated by Christine, included club member, Jack. 

Superb food, such as Tender Confit of Black Pork, Amorous Fish Stew and Impetuous Pear Poached in Sexy Red Wine, was provided by chef Nuno Pinheiro and his excellent staff. The evening raised €750 for local causes.

Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) has had a long association with Escola EB 2/3 Dr Antonio de Sousa Agostinho in Almancil. Amongst the projects already supported has been paddle boarding for some of the pupils with special needs and, in particular children with autism. As well as being enjoyed by the children it has helped to improve their coordination and communication skills.

Algarveblog.net have chosen The Madrugada Associação to be their ‘Charity of the Year’ for 2018. They went along to their centre to meet the President Carol Spires, and the Vice President, John Hough, to find out more about them and their work.

The Madrugada Associação has provided palliative care and support to over 100 people and their loved ones in the Algarve since 2009. They are based in Praia da Luz, and they offer support throughout illness and beyond, to people in the Algarve who are affected by a life limiting illness. Their specialist clinical team provide home-based end of life care to those who prefer to spend their remaining days in their own home.

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The 2017/18 the annual charity event to swim or paddle in the Atlantic Ocean has, this year, so far raised over 1331 Euros for children in care. Many congratulations and thanks to all those who participated. Special thanks must go to the campers from Camping Park Armação de Pêra and the bridge players from Arena Bridge who made additional donations.

The weather was perfect for both of the events, one on Christmas day, and the second on New Year's day. Although on New Years Day the waves were at some points very high!!!!