The Association
The Animais de Rua Association helps many thousands of street animals by neutering them, treating them when sick and feeding them.
Who we are
The overpopulation of street animals in Portugal is a reality. Animal rescue shelters lack the financial and human resources to address the fundamental issue of hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats continuously breeding in public spaces.
These animals live without access to basic healthcare, sufficient food, shelter or comfort; victims of hunger, disease and mistreatment, condemned to short lives without quality.
The Animais de Rua Association was created precisely to reduce the suffering of these homeless animals and prevent more from being born into these conditions.
What we do
Mass sterilization
Integrated population control programme for stray animals, in partnership with municipalities.
Adoption programme
Adoption programme for docile animals removed from colonies.
Educational programme
School educational programme to raise awareness among children about animal abandonment.
Information campaigns
Campaigns about responsible pet ownership.
TNR Training
Workshops and training for veterinarians and animal protection organizations.
Family support
Food and veterinary support for animals of people experiencing homelessness and disadvantaged families.
Vision
A Portuguese society where animals are seen as a valuable part of the community.
Mission
Provide national and local authorities, institutions and communities with the knowledge, resources, capacity and desire to improve animal welfare.
Values
- •First priority: animal interest and welfare
- •Decisions guided by ethical principles
- •Valuing individual animal welfare
- •Respectful and cooperative interactions
- •Volunteers who embody the association's values
Where we are
Porto
Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia, Gondomar, Vila do Conde, Póvoa de Varzim, Barcelos, Esposende, Vila Nova de Foz Côa
porto@animaisderua.org