Make a Difference

Support CAPA PVL!

Every gesture counts. Whether with your time, supplies, or a financial contribution, your help transforms the lives of hundreds of animals every year.

Find out how you can contribute to our work and join our community of animal advocates.

Volunteer
MB Way

MB Way donation

We will message you with the phone number where you can send the MB Way.
100+ animals
Food, time, foster care, money — every kind of help matters.
Happy CAPA dog representing people helping shelter animals
In-Kind Donations

What We Need Most

We accept product donations directly at the shelter. Every item helps keep our dogs healthy and happy.

Cleaning Supplies

  • Multi-purpose detergent
  • Bleach
  • Bin bags (large)
  • Paper towels
  • Disposable gloves

Dog Food

  • Dry food (adult and junior)
  • Wet food (canned)
  • Snacks and treats
  • Puppy food
  • Vitamin supplements

Medication

  • External parasite treatments
  • Internal dewormers
  • Bandages and dressings
  • Saline solution
  • Check our current needs list

Other Items

  • Collars and leads
  • Blankets and cushions
  • Toys and chew bones
  • Transport crates
  • Office supplies

Have food, blankets, cleaning supplies, or other items to donate? Send the form and we will coordinate the best drop-off time.

Arrange drop-off
Volunteering

Give Your Time

Volunteering is the backbone of CAPA. There are many ways to help, regardless of your availability.

Volunteer walking a CAPA dog
Volunteer with a shelter dog
Volunteers caring for dogs at the CAPA shelter

Walk the Dogs

Take one of our dogs for a refreshing walk. It's simple, and it's good for both of you.

Photograph the Animals

Good photos greatly increase the chances of adoption. If you have a knack for photography, we need you!

Shelter Volunteering

Help with daily care, cleaning, and socialising the animals directly at our shelter.

Campaigns & Outreach

Help organise events, adoption fairs, and spread the word about our animals on social media.

Want to schedule a time to help?

Fill in the volunteer form, choose the kinds of work you are willing to do, and CAPA will reply by email.

Volunteer form
Foster Families

Open Your Home Temporarily

What is a Foster Family?

A foster family temporarily takes in one of our 100+ animals on the waiting list, providing a loving home environment while they await their forever family.

Fostering is especially important for anxious animals, puppies, or those recovering from surgery. A home environment makes an enormous difference to their wellbeing and significantly increases their chances of adoption.

CAPA provides all food, medication, and veterinary support. You just offer your space, affection, and time.

Dog in a foster home environment
100+ Animals
Waiting for a temporary home
Full Support
Food and vet care included
Flexible
Adapted to your availability
I Want to Foster
Financial Support

Financial Donations

Financial donations allow us to pay for surgeries, veterinary treatments, and the shelter's running costs.

Bank Transfer

IBAN

PT50 0010 0000 4591 4000 0014 9

Clube de Adoção e Proteção Animal de Póvoa de Lanhoso

MB Way

Use the Donate menu, choose MB Way, and leave your phone number. We will message you with the phone number where you can send the donation.

MB Way

MB Way donation

We will message you with the phone number where you can send the MB Way.

PayPal

You can donate directly through CAPA's secure PayPal donation page.

Donate with PayPal

For any payment queries, contact us at capa.geralpvl@gmail.com

Every Gesture Counts

Behind every animal we adopt, treat, and rescue, there are people like you who believe that a fairer world for animals is possible.

You don't need to do a lot. You just need to do something.

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