Give a new life to a furry friend
Canil da Aroeira shelters abandoned and mistreated dogs, giving them all the love and care they deserve while they wait for a family.
We are much more than a shelter in Aroeira
Canil da Aroeira belongs to Associação Os Amigos dos Animais (AOAA), founded on December 7, 1982. With over 40 years of existence, we have worked to rescue abandoned, neglected, or abused dogs in the Almada municipality.
Since 1982
The first animal welfare institution in the Setúbal district, recognized as a public utility.
Complete Care
Weekly baths, grooming, preventive and treatment medical care for all dogs.
Sterilization
Sterilization program to prevent abandonment and promote animal health.
Adoption Priority
Our goal is to find loving homes for all our furry friends.
There are many ways to help
Every gesture counts. Discover how you can make a difference in our furry friends' lives.
Volunteering
Help us with daily tasks: feeding, cleaning, walks, and lots of love for our furry friends.
- Maintenance tasks
- Dog walks
- Events and campaigns
Sponsorship
For just €5/month you can sponsor a dog, helping with their basic daily needs.
- Food and care
- Visits to your sponsored dog
- Regular updates
Adoption
Give a home to one of our furry friends. We have about 80 dogs waiting for a loving family.
- Application process
- Shelter visit
- Follow-up support
We also accept in-kind donations
Besides monetary donations, we also need food and supplies for our furry friends.
Bank transfer details
We appreciate you sending proof of transfer via private message on our Facebook.
Meet our friends
These are some of our furry friends waiting for a family.
Events
Visit us at our upcoming events.
Videos
Learn more about our work and our furry friends through our videos.
Canil da Aroeira
Our Furry Friends
How to help
Adoption stories
To everyone who helps us daily through donations or volunteer work,
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Without your help, we couldn't continue.