Rotary Club Estoi Palace International has helped the local Estoi School, Escola Básica Poeta Emiliano da Costa in many ways over the years. Annually, Portuguese/English dictionaries are provided for Year 5 students, career talks are given, and much need equipment has been purchased for them.

Who says black cats are unlucky? Two black cats featured in the ADN have now found new homes: Ronaldo and Caixinha.  This week we are looking for a home for royalty!

At the beginning of February StreetLife launched a competition to try and find the Best Smiling Dogs in the East Algarve.  So much doom and gloom was around that they thought a few smiles were needed to lift our spirits. 

Castelo de Sonhos which supports low income families and married couples, and individuals living alone. Although the area covered by the charity is Silves and outlying areas, in more recent times they are collaborating with the Centro de Apoio Familiar e Aconselhamento Parental (CAFAP) which is currently supporting families who live in Portimão.

More good news! Ourém, featured in the ADN in January, has been adopted! Best wishes to "the girl with blue eyes" who is adapting well, adored and adoring!
Our cat of the week this week is Cátia...

More good news: ´Tareco´, a cat recently featured here on ADN, has now been adopted! Best wishes to Tareco and his new family, who adore him! Our Cat-of-the-week this week is ´Tikru´or ´Tigger´.

Great news - thanks to ADN support one of the cats we showcased earlier this month, Mimi, has been adopted! Best wishes for Mimi and her new family. But there is no shortage of other beautiful cats available for adoption at ADAPO. Marmelito is just one gorgeous body hoping to be chosen....

This week Tareco and Maria are looking for the fur-ever homes. They are both neutered, fit and healthy.... and beautiful!