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Adoption Count - since November 2019
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Sterilisations done by
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Doggies... Waiting

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Latest News

Save the date....  

We're holding a Spring Quiz.... please join us on Monday, 2 June 2025 at 14h00 - the venue will be the Jolly Sailor in the Quinta Velha complex.  For full details, please click here to see the poster and click here for the map.  To book your table for the quiz and/or lunch choices, please send an email to cdhevents2023@gmail.com.  Lunch choices to be advised by Thursday, 1 May. 

We're looking forward to seeing our quiz supporters and to an afternoon of great fun!

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PAWS Charity Shop.... We need volunteers!

If you'd like to contribute a few hours, working in a Charity Shop with a great team of people who feel strongly about giving their time to help our dog rescue centre, Cacela Dog Haven, we may have just the volunteer job for you!

Our shop is based in Cabanas de Tavira, in a quiet residential area.  The shop is lovely..... and the tasks are well-defined.  There is an excellent on-boarding programme to help volunteers feel welcome, included and comfortable.  Tasks are tailored to accommodate a volunteer's strengths and preferences.

 

Please note that we have a Volunteer Application form online, on this website.  Click here to complete the form.... someone from the PAWS team will contact you!

If you'd like to pop into the shop just to take a peek and chat to whoever is on duty, please use the QR code for a map.  It's truly worth a visit!

Address: 

Rua das Areias 6, 8800-593 Cabanas de Tavira.

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Please have a look at our dogs waiting for their "furever" homes.... scroll down!!  
A new litter, just dumped.....

22 May 202

 

One week ago, CDH was asked to help five babies, dumped like trash... not wanted, not needed!  Isn't it easier to have the mother sterilised instead of causing this cruelty and heartache?.... doesn't their mother cry for her babies?  Isn't it heartbreaking when she searches for them?..... probably!!

 

We lost a little boy in the first 24 hours and we may lose more!  Far from "out of the woods", this is the weakest litter we've ever had.  Only two are suckling despite us feeding them every 3 hours, through the day and night.  Sharron and Treve are playing tag team at the moment with Sharron doing nights and Treve on day duty. 

 

A statistic that may shock you, but will give you some idea of what we do at CDH.... with this litter, it'll be 137 babies that have been bottle fed. This litter is the weakest we've seen so far, but these little guys are all fighters.  This is why our friends and supporters are so important to us.... Thank you all! 

In their favour though is that they seem to be little fighters..... all we can do is provide the nourishment, care and love! 

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Recent Adoptions.....

20 April 2025

Well, were thrilled to announce that the last Sheepdog from the Bolita litter has been adopted.... the lovely Shep has found his golden basket!!

 

The other Sheepdog at the Haven, Tobias, has also been adopted. 

 

We know that these boys are going to be so happy in their new homes.  Be happy lovely boys!!

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Newsletter Q1.....

18 April 2025

We have another newsletter!!  It's been quite an eventful 1st quarter.  Please click here to read all about our latest activities for Cacela Dog Haven, PAWS (2nd Birthday!!) and PAWS...too (spoiler... we're moving!); not to mention our "Cause beyond PAWS" initiative!!!!  As always, without the kind generosity of our friends and supporters, none of this would be possible. 

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PAWS 2nd Birthday, PAWS... too New Shop.....

16 April 2025

We celebrated the 2nd Birthday of our lovely, upgraded PAWS shop in Cabanas de Tavira!  Each purchase included a ticket for an Easter Hamper.... a great prize draw!  

We're excited about our new PAWS... too shop..... the current shop in Conceição will remain open until July but in the meantime, we'll also open our new shop in Vila Nova de Cacela on Saturday, 19 April... please join us for a glass of fizz and a slice of cake from 10h30.    

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Happy 2nd Birthday....

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Recent Adoptions.....

16 April 2025

Our adoptions are up to 308 since forming our association in 2019!  In spite of many challenges and sad stories, Cacela Dog Haven has done brilliantly.... our contribution to alleviating the suffering associated with unwanted litters of puppies.  KIRIA who was recently adopted by Tabatha, has settled beautifully into her new home in Tavira.  BRAMBLE, one of our "litter of 6" Sheepdogs was adopted by a family who live quite far into the countryside.... he's gone to live with another beautiful Sheepdog.  KARA, our StaffyX who is just the sweetest girl and BONNY (another Sheepdog) have both been adopted locally, so they'll be close which is always great news. 

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Featuring our dogs waiting for their "furever" homes........

It's always with a heavy heart that we continue to see our adult dogs at CDH..... especially those who've been with us for a while. Although we're doing what we can to socialise and train our residents, taking them for walks and giving them free time in their garden, there's no substitute for a golden basket with a family that loves them. We've included the puppies that we have available for rehoming in this gallery below.  Please go to our "Doggies.... Waiting" page to see their stories. 

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Volunteering, Fostering and Dog Walking....

From time to time, CDH is in need of supporters who are able to foster a dog, usually not for more than a week or two.  Whilst some families may not be able to offer a full time home to any of our rescues, it may transpire that they'd enjoy looking after a pooch for a while.  CDH will cover the related costs - food, veterinary services, etc.

We are always looking for and welcoming volunteers.  The chores are not back-breaking and volunteers are encouraged to spend time socialising our rescues which is always fun for those who love animals.... our dogs are quite used to joining volunteers at a local café for a cup of coffee!   At the haven, the kettle is always ready for a drink and the biscuits are great!

We also have a dog walking group.... if you'd like to join, you'd be most welcome.  

If you're keen to volunteer, foster or join our walking group, please click here to go to our "Contact Us" page and send your details to Sharron.

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.....every dog deserves a loving home

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