A sanctuary in Alcochete, Portugal
Adopt. We'll stay by your side.
Our animals arrive at your home with their whole story told, and we don't disappear afterwards.
Who we are
A sanctuary where every animal has a name
In Alcochete, we give dogs, horses, pigs, sheep and other animals the time and space they need to learn to trust again.
Those who can go on to a family, and we stay close by. Those who can't stay with us for good, with people who know them by name and by nature.
- animals waiting for a family
- 33
- species living at the sanctuary
- 3
- private spaces for boarding and day care
- 60
Would you like to adopt?
They're waiting for you
Each one has its own personality. Take your time getting to know them and talk to us before you decide.
Why adopt here
We're always with you
We know their personality
We live with them every day. We'll tell you honestly whether they'll suit your home and your routine.
Meet them before you decide
Come to the sanctuary by appointment, go for a walk together and we'll talk about what the animal needs.
3 months of follow-up
We talk to you in the first week, after one month and at three months. After that, whenever you need us.
Holidays back here
Dogs adopted here come back for their holidays, to the countryside and the people they already know.
The sanctuary on video
A place of love and calm
Where the animals roam, play and live freely.
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Sanctuary boarding & day care
Going on holiday? They can stay in the countryside
60 private spaces, each with 200 m² of outdoor area, among the cork oaks, with people who love dogs.
For members whose membership is up to date, subject to availability and the Sanctuary's conditions.
Can't adopt?
Do you love animals too?
There are lots of ways to be part of the sanctuary, from your sofa to the field.
Sponsor
Choose an animal and help with food and vet bills, every month or just once.
Volunteering
Walks, brushing, cleaning and lots of cuddles. From age 18, or from 12 with a responsible adult.
Fostering
Give an animal a temporary home while it waits for the right family.
Donations
A one-off or monthly donation goes where it's most needed: vaccinations, surgery, hay.
From the blog
Stories from the sanctuary
Sanctuary ·
Boarding and day care: looking after your dog while supporting the sanctuary
A holiday, a long working day or a trip: your dog stays in the countryside and the cost of its stay helps the animals who live here.
Volunteering ·
Sponsor, member or volunteer: choose how to help
Not everyone can adopt, but there are lots of ways to be part of the sanctuary, from your sofa to the fields.
Adoption ·
Adopting responsibly: what you need to know
An animal lives for ten, fifteen years or more. Before adopting, it's worth thinking through a few questions.
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Once a month: who has arrived, who has been adopted and what we need.