All the dogs and puppies in our care need patrons even if they have one already. For €5 a month you can become a patron of one of our dogs or puppies of your choice until they find a permanent home. We welcome all individuals, families and businesses.

 

As a patron local to Gouveia one of the most important things you should do is try and find a home for the dog you are a patron of.

 

Some of our dogs are unable to be rehomed and urgently need patrons to help them financially and volunteers to visit them, give them some love and take them for walks.

 

There are many reasons why some dogs can not be rehomed but it is not always a permanent situation. We have a small number of dogs that have bitten people in the past and although they are generally good with the people at the centre they can not be rehomed. Some of our dogs have behavior problems which makes them difficult to rehome and some of our dogs have medical conditions that need treating before they are rehomed. Some of these dogs could be rehomed with someone experienced in dealing with dogs with these issues.