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This is where we share what’s really going on — from rescue stories and adoptions to updates on our long-stay residents, upcoming events, and everyday life at the sanctuary.

Lucy & Moses – A Bond for Life

Lucy & Moses – A Bond for Life

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. D…

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Brave Generation Academy Learners Support Wigglestail

Brave Generation Academy Learners Support Wigglestail

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…

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Volunteers Are the Heart of the Sanctuary

Volunteers Are the Heart of the Sanctuary

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, …

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Urgent Appeal: A Second Pair of Hands

Urgent Appeal: A Second Pair of Hands

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. E…

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🎂 A Birthday Full of Heart

🎂 A Birthday Full of Heart

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…

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Photo: Julie P. – Artiste Photographe

How to Show Your Dog You Truly Love Them

By Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary – Algarve, Portugal If you live in the Algarve and share your life with a dog — or are thinking about adopting one — you’ve probably asked yourself: “Am I giving my dog…

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📦 Food Collection for Wigglestail’s Animals 📦

📦 Food Collection for Wigglestail’s Animals 📦

On Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June, you’ll find a Wigglestail food collection point at Continente in São Bartolomeu de Messines. Your donations help us feed rescued dogs, cats, and the occasional s…

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eqology-partnership

Exciting New Partnership

EQOLOGY Partnership with Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary We’re excited to share that we’ve been offered support from a company called EQOLOGY, who specialize in high-quality health supplements like Omega…

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🐾 Wigglestail Adoption Fair

🐾 Wigglestail Adoption Fair

📅 Saturday, July 12th, 2025🕙 10:00 – 15:30📍 AlgarveShopping – Guia A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our very first Wigglestail Adoption Fair! 💛 We loved meeting so many of you in person – …

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Children’s Day – June 25

Children’s Day – June 25

🎉 Children’s Day at Wigglestail 🐾 📅 June 25 | 9:30–15:30📍 Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary Recap & What’s Next On Wednesday, June 25, we opened our gates to a spirited crew of young volunteers (ages 1…

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Sky’s Story

Sky’s Story

Sky arrived with her best friend, Chase, and while he’s found his forever home quickly, she’s still waiting. She’s a little unsure around people right now, but lightens up the moment she’s with other …

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Zezinho

A tribute to Zézinho

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