Who are the Friends of Wigglestail?

Being a sanctuary means asking for help — a lot. These are the people who always say yes.

Some donate. Some volunteer. Others foster animals, wrangle transport, or help us find the right families. Some raise funds or make Wigglestail more visible. And some are simply here — every day — feeding, cleaning, walking, fixing what’s broken, and showing up no matter what.

These are the people who show up, in all the ways that matter.

Professional Friends

These aren’t paid sponsors — they’re people who’ve shown up when it mattered. Whether it was urgent vet care, fencing repairs, grooming, or dental work for a donkey, they’ve offered their time, skills, and kindness without hesitation.

If you need someone trustworthy, these are the people we’d call again!

Click or tap to flip the card and get contact information.

🐾 Animal Rescue & Welfare

Sanctuaries and fosters across the Algarve who work side-by-side with us.

💊 Vets, Pharmacies & Care

Trusted professionals who’ve helped our animals heal — and sometimes helped us hold it together too.

🛠️ Local Businesses

Good neighbours with good hearts — always willing to lend a hand, a tool, or a fundraiser.

🤝 Community & Charities

Partners in purpose — who believe in service, safety, and solidarity.

Friends Who Keep the Sanctuary Running

Some Friends help once. Others never stop.
This is for all of you who keep the whole thing moving — on the ground, behind the scenes, and out in the world.

The team who feeds, medicates, and cleans. The volunteers who show up in the heat, the mud, the chaos. The ones who foster last-minute or walk the dog no one else can.

And also:

The people who sponsor animals, cover bills, and fundraise so the lights stay on.
The ones who organise events, run stalls, get us seen.
The people who share, post, reshare — and make sure our dogs are known.
The quiet backers. The loud cheerleaders. The networkers who connect the dots.
The storytellers. The fixers. The ones who notice when we’re running on fumes.

You’re all part of this. And without you, Wigglestail wouldn’t exist — not like this.

Thank you!

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Jenny

Animal Care Lead

Jenny has a heart as big as the sanctuary — and the work ethic to match. She’s the one animals run to — because they know she’s got them.

Want to Become a Friend of Wigglestail?

Want to do more than click ‘like’? Join the Friends of Wigglestail.

We send out real requests when help is needed — walks, drives, fundraisers, fosters, fixing things.

Join out WhatsApp Group and sign up for our Newsletter to know what is happening and when/ how you can help.