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Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary Somos um refúgio de animais no campo no Algarve. We are an animal sanctuary in the Algarve.
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Meet us and some of our adoptable animals every Saturday at Leroy Merlin, Albufeira 11am-3pm Nossa visão é ajudar a salvar, cuidar e proporcionar uma vida amorosa, feliz, saudável e gratificante aos animais necessitados pelo resto de seu tempo na terra. Prestamos bons cuidados a animais indesejados, abandonados, maltratados, negligenciados e resgatados em todas as áreas da sua vida - desde a alime

ntação, abrigo e cuidados veterinários até à socialização e enriquecimento - para o resto das suas vidas, enquanto participamos nas atividades de esterilização e realojamento. Our vision is to help save, care for and provide a loving, happy, healthy, fulfilling life to animals in need for the rest of their time on earth. We provide good care for unwanted, abandoned, abused, neglected and rescued animals in all areas of their life - from food, shelter and veterinary care to socialisation and enrichment - for the rest of their lives, whilst participating in sterilisation and rehoming activities.

🐾 Reminder: Come Meet Us Today at Leroy Merlin! 🐾We’re at Leroy Merlin, Albufeira today, and we’d love for you to stop b...
09/11/2024

🐾 Reminder: Come Meet Us Today at Leroy Merlin! 🐾

We’re at Leroy Merlin, Albufeira today, and we’d love for you to stop by!

For the morning session from 11 AM to 1 PM, you’ll get to meet Loki and Uva, two of our wonderful furry friends looking for forever homes. 🐶❤️

We’ll be here until 3 PM, so come say hello, learn more about what we do, and find out how you can make a difference!

📍 Where: Leroy Merlin, Albufeira
⏰ When: Today, 11 AM - 3 PM

See you soon!

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08/11/2024

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🐾 Join Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary This Saturday! 🐾

We’re back at Leroy Merlin, Albufeira on Saturday, 9th November from 11 AM to 3 PM for our weekly Meet Us Event!

We have had such incredible success lately (check our page for updates) so we’ve set ourselves a special goal—to find loving homes for at least 4 more dogs by the end of the year!

Come meet some of the wonderful animals looking for families and learn how you can help us reach our goal. 🐶❤️

During your visit, you can:

✨ Meet our team and some of our animals
✨ Learn more about our mission and work
✨ Apply to foster, adopt, or volunteer
✨ Donate materials to support our sanctuary

📍 Where: Leroy Merlin, Albufeira
🗓️ When: Saturday, 9th November
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 3 PM

Together, let’s give these animals the second chance they deserve. Spread the word, bring a friend, and help us make a difference! 🌟

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Wendy ! 🌟Volunteers are the heart of our sanctuary, their dedication and compassion make eve...
07/11/2024

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Wendy ! 🌟

Volunteers are the heart of our sanctuary, their dedication and compassion make everything we do possible, and we’re excited to share more about these incredible people and celebrate them with these spotlights 🎉

Thank you so much Wendy ❤️

Q: Who are you, and where are you from?

A: I am Wendy Lee, originally from Lincolnshire in England but I've been nomadic in my campervan for almost six years

Q: How long did you volunteer for?

A: I visited Wigglestail in April and loved it so much that I stayed for about two months

Q: What motivated you to start volunteering?

A: I began volunteering in Morocco after being affected by the state of the street dogs over there and when I came back to Europe I heard that Wigglestail was looking for help so I was delighted to be able to continue helping dogs in Portugal

Q: What’s been your favorite experience?

A: I loved spending my days playing with and caring for all the animals

Q: Which sanctuary resident is most like you?

A: Bruno, we can both seem a bit fierce sometimes but we're really very cuddly

Q: What advice would you give to future volunteers?

A: Be prepared to get hot and really dirty, take oranges from the first four trees and if the rivers flowing, the best bath is down to the left. Also, be prepared to give a lot of snuggles!

Q: What’s the most rewarding part of working with the animals?

A: Seeing the sick animals become well, the scared who find their confidence and the previously unloved who light up once they know they're safe

If you’re interested in volunteering with us in the future please get in touch!

For more information, message us on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp at +351-937-518-946.

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Learn more about us https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/

Animals searching for forever homes https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/adoption/

Find out how you can donate https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/ways-to-donate/

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🐾 Join Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary This Saturday! 🐾We’re back at Leroy Merlin, Albufeira on Saturday, 9th November from...
06/11/2024

🐾 Join Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary This Saturday! 🐾

We’re back at Leroy Merlin, Albufeira on Saturday, 9th November from 11 AM to 3 PM for our weekly Meet Us Event!

We have had such incredible success lately (check our page for updates) so we’ve set ourselves a special goal—to find loving homes for at least 4 more dogs by the end of the year!

Come meet some of the wonderful animals looking for families and learn how you can help us reach our goal. 🐶❤️

During your visit, you can:

✨ Meet our team and some of our animals
✨ Learn more about our mission and work
✨ Apply to foster, adopt, or volunteer
✨ Donate materials to support our sanctuary

📍 Where: Leroy Merlin, Albufeira
🗓️ When: Saturday, 9th November
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 3 PM

Together, let’s give these animals the second chance they deserve. Spread the word, bring a friend, and help us make a difference! 🌟

🎉What an incredible year it’s been so far for Wigglestail Sanctuary! Thanks to the dedication and love from all our foll...
05/11/2024

🎉What an incredible year it’s been so far for Wigglestail Sanctuary!

Thanks to the dedication and love from all our followers, 11 animals have found their forever homes - each adoption a testament to the power of community support.

Every share, every mention, and every bit of help from you has created new beginnings for these animals - so thank you to our amazing community ❤️

Adoption is so much more than finding a home for one animal; it opens up space in our sanctuary, giving us the chance to rescue and care for even more animals in need. Right now, 5 cats and 21 dogs are still searching for their families. If you or someone you know is ready to open their heart and home, please reach out. Adopting one of our animals is a life-changing decision that brings love and joy to everyone involved.

Here's some updates on our sanctuary stars who have found their forever homes this year :

1- Ollie is loving walks in the sunshine in the Algarve 🌞

2- Molly is exploring Europe with her humans in a campervan enjoying hiking in the mountains ⛰️

3 - Lua (previously Rain) now lives in Germany with her family, here she is exploring the woods 🪵

4 - River has grown up so fast! He’s still living in Portugal and enjoying his home comforts 🛌🧸

5 - Molly (previously Mummy) has found her perfect home still in Portugal and is loving life at the beach ⛱️

6 - Chase finally found his perfect home with an added bonus of a new brother 🐶 he also still lives in Portugal 🇵🇹

7&8 - Sun and Venus, these sisters found a loving home together, they are still in Portugal with their humans and new siblings 🐶

9 - Aurora has just started her new life, still in Portugal, settling in beautifully and enjoying peace and quiet with her new mum 😌

10&11 - Phil and Brent, these brothers have also just begun their new lives having been officially adopted this week. Here they are enjoying some cuddles with their mum and sibling 🥰

Thank you to all the wonderful adopters and supporters who make this possible. Your kindness has given these animals not only a home but a new chance at life. Here’s to finding homes for the rest of our Wigglestail residents soon! ❤️

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Learn more about us https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/

Animals searching for forever homes https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/adoption/

Find out how you can donate https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/ways-to-donate/

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🚨Update on Sam 🚨Good morning everyone We wanted to share the latest update on Sam’s journey. He is still at the animal h...
05/11/2024

🚨Update on Sam 🚨

Good morning everyone

We wanted to share the latest update on Sam’s journey. He is still at the animal hospital as the vets work hard to identify the exact cause of his anemia.

The team is waiting to see if the treatment for leishmaniasis might provide some answers and he will be due another blood test towards the end of the week.

For now, Sam is in the best place to receive round-the-clock care and careful monitoring, which we feel is important until his condition is fully understood.

Thank you all for your continued support and generosity. ❤️

Your donations are helping us to cover his ongoing medical expenses, including the latest bills, which we’ve attached here. We’ll keep you updated on his progress as we continue working to give Sam the best possible care.

Donation Links:

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KJCS3SF5GK2GW

Apple Pay: https://buy.stripe.com/3cseYU2Ia9xO1d6eUU

Three posts in a day from us… but we couldn’t wait to share more amazing news with you! 🎉🐾We have another ❤️ ADOPTION ST...
04/11/2024

Three posts in a day from us… but we couldn’t wait to share more amazing news with you! 🎉🐾

We have another ❤️ ADOPTION STORY ❤️—this time for brothers Phil and Brent, who have found a loving home together! 🏡❤️

This wonderful adoption is thanks to our “Dog of the Week” posts on social media, so a huge thank you to everyone who shares these posts. 🙏 Your support truly helps us find forever homes for these amazing animals. 🐶💖

A lovely couple reached out to us after spotting Brent on Facebook. When they came to meet him, they fell in love with both Brent and his brother Phil! 🐕🐕 They decided to give both boys a trial together, and we’re thrilled to announce it was a fantastic success. 🌟

Phil and Brent have settled in beautifully, bonding not only with their new humans but also with their new furry sibling. 🐾💞

Congratulations, beautiful boys! We know you’ll have wonderful lives ahead with your new family. 🎈🐾

✨ Watch this space for updates on our adopted animals as they start their new lives!✨

🐾 Dogs of the Week: Meet Dainty & Lazy!🐾It’s that time of the week again… Dainty and Lazy are an adorable duo who would ...
04/11/2024

🐾 Dogs of the Week: Meet Dainty & Lazy!🐾

It’s that time of the week again…

Dainty and Lazy are an adorable duo who would love to find a home together, though they’re also open to being adopted separately if the right families come along. These two are best friends, and their bond brings out the best in each of them.

- Name: Dainty
- Gender: Female
- Age: 18 months
-Size: 10-12kg
-Breed: Mixed
- Personality: Shy, gentle, and playful around other dogs

Dainty lives up to her name with her gentle spirit and delicate nature. She’s initially shy with new humans but opens up around her canine pals, especially Lazy! Dainty thrives on doggy companionship and would flourish in a loving, understanding home where her sweet personality can blossom.

- Name: Lazy
- Gender: Male
- 18 months
-Size: 10-12kg
-Breed: Mixed
- Personality: Fun-loving, social butterfly, and loves playtime

Don’t let his name fool you—Lazy is full of energy when it comes to play! He may be a bit reserved with new people, but with dogs, he’s a social butterfly, always ready for a game of chase. Lazy adores Dainty and is happiest when he has a friend to play with, making him a delightful companion for any home.

Both Dainty and Lazy are in need of patient, loving families who can provide the gentle encouragement they need to feel secure. If you’re open to double the joy (and double the tail wags!), these two are an ideal pair. But if adopting both isn’t possible, each would also do well on their own with a family ready to share lots of love.

Both dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to join a forever family. Could that be yours?

Interested in meeting Dainty and Lazy?

Contact Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary today for more information! Reach us on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp at +351-937-518-946

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Learn more about us https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/

Animals searching for forever homes https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/adoption/

Find out how you can donate https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/ways-to-donate/

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❤️ Adoption Story: Aurora ❤️It’s been a busy week for Team Wigglestail, with four of our dogs going for adoption trials....
03/11/2024

❤️ Adoption Story: Aurora ❤️

It’s been a busy week for Team Wigglestail, with four of our dogs going for adoption trials... 🤞

We couldn’t be happier to be able to share another successful adoption story from our open days at Leroy Merlin! 😁

Earlier this week, we took Aurora to start her trial, and as expected, she has been an absolute angel, settling in beautifully with her new family 🎉

So, we are now thrilled to announce that Aurora has been officially adopted! ❤️🐶

This is yet another success story from our weekly events at Leroy Merlin, where Aurora’s new family first met her a few weeks ago. A massive thank you to everyone who supports and shares these events—it truly makes a difference.

Congratulations Aurora, we wish you and your new family a lifetime of happiness together!❤️🎉🐶

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Learn more about us https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/

Animals searching for forever homes https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/adoption/

Find out how you can donate https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/ways-to-donate/

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🐾 Reminder: We’re at Leroy Merlin Today! 🐾Come see us today at Leroy Merlin, Albufeira we’re here until 3 PM! For the fi...
02/11/2024

🐾 Reminder: We’re at Leroy Merlin Today! 🐾

Come see us today at Leroy Merlin, Albufeira we’re here until 3 PM! For the first few hours this morning, you’ll get to meet Saturn, a stunning 2-year-old Braco Alemão cross. He’s as sweet as he is gorgeous, and he’s looking for his forever family! 🐶

Stop by to say hello, learn more about what we do, and find out how you can help. We’d love to see you here!

Important words from Carlos Filipe Photography ❤️Volunteering and helping to socialise animals is vital work that relies...
31/10/2024

Important words from Carlos Filipe Photography ❤️

Volunteering and helping to socialise animals is vital work that relies on the generosity of people’s time 🙏🏻

We encourage you if you can spare even an hour to help out at your local sanctuary’s and shelters please do! ❤️

Thank you Carlos for all you do to support our sanctuary and other shelters in the Algarve ❤️

📢 Tomorrow Night: Pub Quiz in Aid of Wigglestail!📢Huge thanks to Victoria’s for their amazing support and for hosting an...
30/10/2024

📢 Tomorrow Night: Pub Quiz in Aid of Wigglestail!📢

Huge thanks to Victoria’s for their amazing support and for hosting another Pub Quiz Night in aid of Wigglestail! 🐾 Join us tomorrow for an evening of trivia, laughter, and community, all for a wonderful cause.

🗓️ Date: Tomorrow Night
🎉 Why: Support Wigglestail’s mission to help animals in need
📲 Details: Check Victoria’s latest post below for info on how to join!

Round up your team, bring your A-game, and let’s make it a night to remember! Thank you, Victoria’s, for helping us make a difference! 🐶🐱

🐾 Join Us This Saturday! 🐾We’re back with our weekly “Meet Us" event happening this Saturday! Remember we’re at Leroy’s ...
30/10/2024

🐾 Join Us This Saturday! 🐾

We’re back with our weekly “Meet Us" event happening this Saturday!

Remember we’re at Leroy’s every Saturday!

Come visit us at Leroy Merlin, Albufeira from 11 AM - 3 PM, where you’ll get to meet some of our adorable furry friends 🐶🐱.

You’ll also have the chance to:

✨ Learn more about what we do
✨ Apply to foster, adopt, or volunteer
✨ Donate materials from Leroys to help support the sanctuary

Your support makes a world of difference, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

📍 Location: Leroy Merlin, Albufeira
🗓️ Date: Saturday November 2nd
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 3 PM

Spread the word and bring a friend! Together, we can make a positive impact in the lives of these precious animals. ❤️

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Learn more about us https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/

Animals searching for forever homes https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/adoption/

Find out how you can donate https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/ways-to-donate/

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🐾 For Less Than a Cup of Coffee, You Can Change a Life 🐾🐾 Want to make a real difference in an animal’s life for just €1...
29/10/2024

🐾 For Less Than a Cup of Coffee, You Can Change a Life 🐾

🐾 Want to make a real difference in an animal’s life for just €1 a month? That’s less than a cup of coffee! How? By joining our Teaming group! Register once at https://www.teaming.net/wigglestailanimalsanctuary and €1 is automatically deducted each month.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Join Our Teaming Group: Support our mission with a monthly €1 donation.
2️⃣ Spread the Word: Share our Teaming page and help us reach more people.
3️⃣ See the Impact: Funds go directly to Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary, making a real difference in the lives of the animals.

Don’t know Wigglestail yet? We’re a sanctuary in the Algarve dedicated to caring for nearly animals, including dogs, pigs, cats, and more. We rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong care to those in need. Founded in 2020, our mission is to ensure every animal receives the love and care they deserve.

Join us today and be part of something special! ❤️

Questions? Comment on this post, message us on Facebook or Whatsapp!

🐾 Dog of the Week: Meet Sky!🐾Say hello to Sky—a sweet and spirited girl who’s searching for a patient, understanding fam...
28/10/2024

🐾 Dog of the Week: Meet Sky!🐾

Say hello to Sky—a sweet and spirited girl who’s searching for a patient, understanding family where she can finally feel at home.

- Name: Sky
- Gender: Female
- Age: DOB: 01/08/2022
- Breed: German Shepherd Mix
- Size: Medium (18kg approx)

Sky came to Wigglestail with her best buddy, Chase, who was adopted a few months ago. Since then, Sky has been waiting for her perfect match—a family who understands her need for patience and gentleness. While she may be shy with new people, Sky truly shines around other dogs, lighting up with joy as she chases tails and wrestles with her furry friends.

This playful pup would be happiest in a home with another dog, where she can continue to blossom and enjoy companionship. With time, love, and a calm environment, Sky is sure to grow into a loyal and affectionate companion.

Sky is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to meet her forever family. If you have the patience and love to help Sky come out of her shell, she’s waiting for you!

Interested in meeting Sky? Contact Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary today!

For more information, message us on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp at +351-937-518-946

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Learn more about us https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/

Animals searching for forever homes https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/adoption/

Find out how you can donate https://wigglestail-animal-sanctuary.pt/ways-to-donate/

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