About us

Cadela Carlota & Companhia - Associação de Proteção de Animais, its a non profit charity located in Lagos–Algarve founded in July 2008, in Lagos, Portugal, with the purpose of saving and giving shelter to the abandoned dogs and cats in the area of Lagos The Association works in partnership with the Lagos Municipal Services since January 2010.

Our shelters

Currently, the Cadela Carlota runs two shelters, one for dogs and another one for cats. The dog shelter, located in a rural area between Odiáxere and Mexilhoeira-Grande, houses around 80 dogs; the cat shelter, located in the Lagos city center, is home for around 60 cats.

Dog Shelter

8500-155, Portugal

Cattery

Largo Dr. Vasco Garcias 36, 8600-315 Lagos, Portugal

For information about visiting hours, please send us a message.

Our charity shops

Cadela Carlota runs two charity shops, one in Lagos and the other in Almádena. The association relies heavily on the shop proceeds to cover its operating costs, and to cover among others, the animals’ food and veterinarian expenses. Simply put, by buying in one of our charity shops you are helping us improve the lives of our animals. We also accept used items to sell in the shops. For more bulky items, transport may be arranged.

Lagos shop : Rua Dr. António Guerreiro Tello, 10 Lagos (nearby Mercado de Santo Amaro) / Opening Hours: open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, closed on the weekend

Almádena shop : Largo do Poço, 32 Almádena / Opening Hours: open Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, closed on Sunday

Partners

City of Lagos

The city of Lagos has been officially working with the association since 2010. As part of the collaboration, the city contributes to the veterinary costs of animals housed in the association’s animal shelters, and the association in turn supports the Kennel-Gatil Municipal, which houses some of its animals, namely baby dogs and other animals that are not can be integrated into the kennel cattery.

Nandi Charity

The Nandi Charity, an association that has been in Lagos since 1996 and has helped thousands of stray animals, was present when Cadela Carlota was founded and has followed the association’s work. He contributes monthly to the purchase of feed and sterilizations and assists with other veterinary expenses.

Supporters

EasyVerein

Hoen GmbH