315
Sterilized
dogs and cats
Founded in 2001
About CAPA
Clube de Adoção e Proteção Animal (Animal Adoption and Protection Club) — a volunteer-run association dedicated to fighting animal abandonment and abuse by rescuing, treating, and rehoming dogs.
Everything we do is sustained by volunteer work and the generosity of our community.
Volunteering and Solidarity Responsible Adoption Rescue and Rehabilitation
2001 CAPA PVL
CAPA by the numbers
Our Impact
Numbers that tell stories of love and second chances
419
Adopted
happy new homes
135
In Shelter
waiting for a home
CAPA
Our Principles
Three pillars that guide every decision and every act of care we provide.
Respect and Protection
We promote respect for and protection of animals, ensuring them a dignified life free from abuse.
Volunteering and Solidarity
We rely on the help of volunteers and the solidarity of the community to care for our dogs and give them a better life.
Responsible Adoption
We encourage responsible adoption, ensuring animals are welcomed by families committed to their wellbeing.
In the Community
Partnership with Schools
CAPA is proud to work in partnership with schools, promoting animal care and welfare. We select some of our most sociable dogs and bring joy to the hearts of children and young people by presenting our work, building bonds of empathy and understanding through enriching experiences.
Together, we can build a better world for our faithful companions.
CAPA PVL
Rescue and Rehabilitation
A Second Chance at Life
Our work includes rescuing dogs from dangerous situations and neglect. Upon arriving at the shelter, these dogs receive dedicated veterinary care and undergo physical rehabilitation and socialisation.
Our volunteers work tirelessly to restore their health and their trust in people, giving them a second chance at life.
Through this dedication, we seek to give these animals the opportunity to find a loving and safe home where they can live happily and healthily.
Triage
Veterinary assessment on arrival
Rehabilitation
Physical and behavioural
Adoption
Placement in a loving home
Success Stories
Every Wagging Tail Is a Victory
Meet Your New Best Friend"We are proud of our success stories of dogs who found responsible and loving homes through adoption. Every wagging tail and grateful gaze is proof of the transformative power of love."