Matias was found deceased, with no visible wounds or signs of trauma. At this time, we do not know what caused his death. He appears to have passed peacefully in his sleep.He was safe and not alone at the end. Matias was seen, cared for,… Read More »🐾 Matias
The 2026 Wigglestail calendar is finished and with the printer.Thank you to everyone who supported, sponsored, or preordered. Calendars will be available for pickup at Wigglestail once they arrive. Thank you to everyone who made it possible! How to get one? After payment, just show… Read More »Wigglestail Calendar – Updates
Kiko was one of our dogs up for adoption and was placed in a trial home in September 2025. Shortly after arriving, he was spooked and went missing from the property.
From that moment on, we never stopped looking for him. Kiko was seen many times over the following months, often in different locations. Each sighting brought renewed hope, but Kiko was an extremely fearful and skittish dog, terrified of people and impossible to secure safely despite countless efforts.
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🐾 Skye – A gentle soul, learning to trust. Skye has come a long way. What once felt impossible is now routine. She engages. She checks in. She offers a paw. She asks for attention. Her progress is not loud, but it is real, and… Read More »Skye’s Story
Our 2026 Calendar is Here! Support Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary with our calendar 2026! We’re now looking for sponsors to help cover printing costs and keep this project sustainable. It’s a great opportunity to advertise your business and make a real difference for the animals at… Read More »Calendar 2026
Lucy and Moses had a family once. Then life changed — a move, a smaller home — and they were the ones left behind.When people start over, too often the dogs lose everything.These two deserve better. Dogs are for life, not just until life changes.… Read More »Lucy & Moses – A Bond for Life
We’re proud to share that Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary was one of the Algarve rescues supported by learners from Brave Generation Academy (BGA). As featured in the Portugal Resident, students chose to focus their final project on helping animals, selecting several local shelters to support through… Read More »Brave Generation Academy Learners Support Wigglestail
There’s no way around it: Wigglestail cannot function without volunteers. The daily work of caring for over 140 animals — dogs, pigs, cats, goats, sheep, horses, and a donkey — is constant, physical, emotional, and deeply human. And the team doing it is small. Volunteers… Read More »Volunteers Are the Heart of the Sanctuary
Support the People Behind Wigglestail Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary is home to over 140 rescued animals — including dogs, pigs, cats, goats, sheep, horses, and a donkey. Every single one has a story. Every single one relies on us to feel safe, fed, and cared for.… Read More »Urgent Appeal: A Second Pair of Hands
Meet Annelie, Our Youngest Wiggly Hero Some birthdays come with cake, balloons, and a mountain of presents.But Annelie, who just turned 10, had a different idea. Instead of asking for gifts, she asked for donations to Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary. And her friends and family showed… Read More »🎂 A Birthday Full of Heart