Cacela Dog Haven
.....every dog deserves a loving home!
Email: info@caceladoghaven.com
Tel: 926 767 544
Association No/NIF: 515905569
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November 2019
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Latest News
Adoption update....
Our final adoption for 2025 took place in early December..... the lovely ALVA was adopted by a CDH friend and volunteer, Romy. was one of four Alentejo puppies that we rescued at just 4-5 days old. The bottle feeding programme was immediately implemented and they thrived! Still available for rehoming are Frode and Astrid.... two females who are both fully vaccinated, chipped and sterilised.
Please scroll down to take a look at our dogs waiting for their "furever" homes....
and volunteer a few hours to help us keep our haven running smoothly!!
Volunteers Needed....
We're really short of help at the haven..... the work is quite easy - replenishing water and food and some kennel cleaning. The process usually takes a maximum of 1.5 hours and it helps enormously..... we usually have 2-3 volunteers working, per shift. You'll get to meet some really nice people and of course, our amazing dogs. Click here to complete and submit an online application to volunteer.... thank you!
We're attaching a poster here and would really appreciate it if you would spread the word..... for those who live close to the haven, perhaps a poster in a local café may help.
Click here if you'd like to download a copy of the poster for printing. Thank you so much!!
Newsletter - 2025....
Click here to read our 2025 Newsletter! We'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our friends, supporters and volunteers everything of the best for 2026!
The haven will be opening again for adoptions on 15 January..... please take a look at the poster below to see the dogs that are currently waiting for their "furever" homes.... please help us to continue to help the many strays, abandoned and surrendered dogs that are desperately in need of being rescued.
We would also like to take the opportunity to thank all our friends, supporters and volunteers for their amazing contribution during 2025!
Dogs Waiting for Adoption.....
Volunteering, Fostering and Dog Walking....
From time to time, CDH is in need of supporters who are able to foster a dog, usually for a week or two but we do have semi-permanent fosters too.... it all depends on your preference. Whilst some families may not be able to offer a full time home to any of our rescues, it may transpire that they'd enjoy a temporary house guest. CDH will cover the related costs, such as food, veterinary services, etc. If you'd like to become a foster family, please click here to send an email to Sharron, who deals personally with those wonderful folk who help us so much, in this area.
CDH Volunteering.... As is the case with volunteering, it often happens that people are away or leave the area and so..... we are always looking for volunteers to work at the haven. The chores are not back-breaking and volunteers are encouraged to spend time socialising our rescues which is always fun for those who love animals.... our dogs are quite comfortable accompanying our volunteers to a local café for a cup of coffee or for a run on the beach! At the haven, the kettle is always ready for a drink and the biscuits are great!
Please click here to complete and submit an online application form specifically for working at the haven.
CDH Dogwalkers.... We are so fortunate to have a really great team of dogwalkers..... dogs are usually walked in the morning on Mondays and Fridays, depending on the weather. From a socialisation, mental health and physical strength point of view, the value added to the wellbeing of our residents is so gratifying. Additionally, thanks to the introduction of some basic commands and obedience training, our dogs are well prepared when an opportunity to live with a 5* family arises.
Please click here to complete and submit an online application to join this lovely team!
PAWS Charity Shop Volunteers.... In Cabanas de Tavira, the haven has a great charity shop.... our volunteers are committed, dedicated, flexible and friendly.... we're really grateful for their help and support. Comprehensive training is provided and the two daily shifts are 3-hours each (10.AM and 1.PM) and there are usually three volunteers per shift. (Tues, Wed, Fri AM+PM, Thurs AM, Sat AM). It's a great opportunity to make new friends and have a good laugh!
Please click here to complete and submit an online application to help us in our little shop.
