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Sanctuary boarding & day care

A countryside holiday for your dog

While you're away, your dog stays at the sanctuary, with room to run, the shade of the cork oaks and people who care about it.

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A dog cools off in a tub of water, with a kennel in the background

The space

Real space, outdoors

There are 60 private spaces, each with 200 m² of outdoor area. Each family has its own: dogs from the same household stay together and don't share their space with dogs they don't know.

  • 40

    For 1 or 2 dogs

    A private space with 200 m² of outdoor area.

  • 20

    For 1 to 4 dogs

    A private space with 200 m² of outdoor area, for dogs from the same household.

A wooden kennel with a red roof among cork oaks, with dogs at the door
  • A shaggy dog in front of a red wooden kennel bearing the sanctuary's name
    Each space has its own kennel
  • A small pale dog sitting on its bed inside a wooden kennel
    Bed, blankets and shade
  • A wooden shelter with a porch, with dogs lying in the shade
    A porch for hot days
  • Two dogs lying on the sand in the shade of a cork oak
    Naps under the cork oaks

For members

Temporary stays for your pets

Our members can also count on the Sanctuary for temporary stays for their pets when they need them, subject to availability and the Sanctuary's conditions.

Opening hours

SeasonOpen
Summer (1 April to 30 September)Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 18:00; Sunday 10:00 to 17:00
Winter (1 October to 31 March)Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 17:00; Sunday 10:00 to 16:00

Check-in from 9:30 to 13:30. Check-out from 14:00 until closing time.

Need a temporary stay for your pet?

Fill in the request and we'll get in touch.

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A dog lying in the shade in front of a wooden kennel bearing the sanctuary's name

Before you book

What you need to know

  • Check-in from 9:30 to 13:30 and check-out from 14:00
  • Bitches in season cannot be admitted; we advise you not to leave your dog's belongings
  • Tell us in your request what your dog eats, any medication it takes and how it gets on with other dogs
  • You need to be a member with your membership up to date: the request uses the email address you're a member with
  • Your request is only confirmed when we reply with availability

Health requirements for boarding

  • Compulsory vaccinations: rabies, multivalent (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus and leptospirosis), kennel cough, leishmaniasis and heartworm prevention
  • Each vaccination given at least 15 days before arrival and valid until the end of the stay: send them as photos of the vaccination record in the client area
  • Internal and external worming and flea/tick treatment in the previous 30 days
  • Microchip registered with SIAC (the Portuguese pet register)
  • No signs of contagious disease in the previous 15 days
  • If your bitch is in season, let us know before the stay
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