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Help us to help!Call 760 20 70 60
(0.60€ + vat)
JANUARY’ 2013
Help us to help!Call 760 20 70 60
(0.60€ + vat)
Official Bianca Association Newsletter | Year IV
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KINGFeatured Animal
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EDITORIAL
The first month of this year has passed and, as always, the
work at Bianca keeps on growing. The economical crisis has
been the great scapegoat to justify the unjustifiable
abandonments. We had new animals entering the shelter
but fortunately we still have very good friends who help us
in their adoptions or open their homes as temporary foster
families.
King is a small puppy for whom the owners neglect costed
a forelimb. Fortunately we were able to rescue him in time
to save his life. At the moment he is at the shelter
undergoing a miraculous recovery. See his story at the
DID YOU KNOW. . .
Small and toy breeds are more prone to periodontal disease because their interdentary
space is smaller? Make your dog’s teeth brushing a habit and make it a pleasant
experience so you may do it regularly!
“Featured animal” section.
We also have new items at the volunteers’ blog. Don not miss the opportunity to acquire a
pen or bag and help us with this small gesture.
Camarim is a female dog that has been with us almost since the beginning. This month we
introduce her at the “Special Adoption” section.
We also had new events for the “Project Education”, new tips and a lot more.
Read more inside this edition.
Help us to help them!
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MAKING ANIMALS HAPPY
This month we selected the DVD set of the entire
first season of “CSI Miami”. A great opportunity!
See other items and utilities at the blog and know
that by buying something you are directly and
actively helping Association Bianca.
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Clara
Royal
Titan
Nimas NataBenji
Ninna Puffy Purina
Senior
LamiaPipinha PierreNapoleão
WE WERE ABANDONED.. .
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Bianca was formed 10 years ago and (unfortunately) we know by
heart all the excuses people come up with to give their animals:
health problems, job transfers, new houses, divorces, etc. But in
fact, for those who love animals, there is no reason in the world
that could lead them to abandon their animal. Our shelter is not
the perfect home for any animal. We bring them to the shelter
(hopefully) temporarily, give them a safe place to heal and be
cared for, while trying to promote a responsible adoption for each
and every animal.
A responsible adoption because, if someone lacks the conditions
to adopt, they shouldn’t do it. The animal may become stressed,
psychologically damaged and his future life may be impaired.If
you want to join our cause, you may visit us on Saturdays and find
out more about us and our work. All help is welcome.
If you can and want to adopt, please send an email to
If you cannot adopt but want to help, know that you may sponsor.
This way you will be providing an extra welfare to an animal.
Know more at http://bianca.pt/english or send us an email.
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Sessi KingPakito
Ninna
WE WERE ABANDONED.. .
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HOT STUFF
This month we have fresh news in ‘Making
Animals Happy’ with brand new bags and pens
of “Friends of Bianca”. Each bag is 2,5€ and a
pen 1,5€. Surely they will be a success. Check
out the volunteers’ blog.
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any care. . . The situation would have been
solved with just a little effort but became an
awful and inhuman situation. His paw
gangrened and the smell was so intense it was
nauseating. He was immediately taken to the vet
and the news were not good. . . the situation was
irreversible and the paw had to be amputated.
But King never complained. He is just a sweet
dog that with only 3 months has already
suffered enough. His recovery is being great. He
is at our shelter and he is a very happy dog. King
needs to find his forever home with a 5 star
family.
FEATURED ANIMAL COVER ISSUE
K I N G
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King was brought to Bianca by his
owner after being hit by a car 8
days before. The owner had only
put gauze around King’s paw and
forgot the problem. The gauze
stood there for 8 days, without
Camarin was found many years ago, in the
middle of Lagoa de Albufeira with her
puppies in an ugly hole in the ground in
the woods. She seemed feral and would not
let anyone approach her. We gained her
trust with patience and food. Then we put
her puppies in the car and she agreed to
enter too. They went to an "hotel" since at
that time Bianca did not have a shelter yet.
The puppies were happily well adopted.
Camarin was spayed afterwards. Now she
lives in our shelter but she mistrusts
strangers and specially men. She must
have her reasons. . . But she is very sweet.
She deserves a forever home and patient
owners who can break her shyness.
SPECIAL ADOPTION
C A M A R I M
Camarim walking.
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NEWS of the MONTH
The north american writer Diana Gabaldon is
the new Bianca ambassador.
Diana Gabaldon is the author of the
award-winning, #1 NYT-bestselling Outlander
novels, described by Salon magazine as “the
smartest historical sci-fi adventure-romance
story ever written by a science Ph.D. with a
background in scripting “Scrooge McDuck”
comics.”
Through our friend, Mike Gibb, Diana Gabaldon
decided to support our work in Sesimbra and
wear Bianca’s t-shirt. Thank you both!
N E W A M B A S S A D O R
V I S I T O F S C H O O L SDuring January, Bianca and the municipality
veterinary, Dr. Liliana, visited 2 schools: the
Basic School of Sesimbra and Aldeia do Meco
School. This visits aim to alert and educate
children and teenagers about animal
abandonment and welfare. Children learned
how to treat and care for animals.
Our Clarinda delighted the children and loved
being petted by dozens of students.
F O O D C O L L E C T - J U M B O N A T U R E Z AOn the weekend of 26 and 27 of January, Bianca
was present at Almada’s Jumbo Natureza for
another food and donations’ collection
campaign.
Bianca’s board thanks the administration of
Jumbo natureza for this opportunity to take to
the shelter some hundred kg of animal food,
and other products and of course all the
volunteers who made themselves available to be
at the place for several hours.
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S e n i o r
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TIPS
With the extreme cold and snowfall we have been feeling at some places, we should
double the precautions with our animals. We leave some important tips here.
Etilenoglicol is an antifreeze liquid used in cars (and domestic refrigerators). It is highly
poisonous but cats and dogs seem to enjoy the flavour. Keep this poison away from
animals at all times and if you suspect that he has ingested it do not wait to go to the vet.
If you’re going on a walk in the snow protect your animal’s paws. There are special boots
that avoid the painful wounds and rifts. You can also put some vaseline on the paws
before you leave the house.
If you are caught in a blizzard with your dog keep him on a leash at all times. Snow may
disorient him and affect his sense of smell.
Some animal are also very cold, so you may need to use a coat to protect him.
Be careful and enjoy the walks on the snow.
Some animals come to us when it is already too late. . . we do not
have enough volunteers and our hands are full. Sénior was one
of those cases. He was found in a very weak state. He was in
shock and his vertebral column was severely injured. He died at
the vet. May you have your rest old boy!
NEWS of the MONTH
IN MEMORY. . .IN MEMORY. . .
During the night of January 18th, a big storm caused damages in our shelter. Fortunately
there were only material damages and a big scare for everyone. A giant tree fell and it
destroyed two kennels. The wind also teared apart the roof of another kennel.
The animals were pretty scared but fortunately were alright. We thank Civil Protection
for the help they gave us!
B A D W E A T H E R C A U S E D D A M A G E S
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I’M VOLUNTEER
A r m a n d o R o d r i g u e s
My name is Armando Rodrigues, I’m from
Quinta do Conde and I’m 38 years old. I own 3
pit bulls, 2 males and one female, this adopted
from Bianca.
I always had interest in animals.
Unfortunately, when I was young my parents
didn’t allowed pets. So from the moment I
gained my independency and got my own
house, I started to have pets, especially dogs.
What motivates me the most as a volunteers is
helping the animals, directly or indirectly, so
they may find some comfort and happiness. I
like to think that everything I do will make
them happier and give them better conditions.
I know they would do the same for me if they
could.
Unfortunately I have witness a dog being hit by a car. He crossed the road and the driver
in the car in front of me caught him and did not even step on the break or stop to see what
was happening. Further along I approached the man and I was so mad to see his contempt
for the situation. That marked me and made me realize how some people are ignorant.
In what concerns Bianca the best episodes for me are the times I go to the shelter and ask
about a particular animal and they answer me he was adopted. I get mixed feeling of
sadness and happiness, because I will not see him anymore but it is good that he found a
home and a family that will love him.
What I love the most about being a volunteer is helping animals at the shelter, seeing the
joy they show when they see us, looking at them and seeing that, even when acting on
instinct, the first feeling with which they receive us is joy. Feeling their happiness when
we give them treats or put them on a leash and walk them and seeing that expression of
freedom even if for just a few moments.
My closest family also volunteers at Bianca.
The animals’ conditions are bad in Portugal. . . very bad. . . Every day you meet new cases of
abandoned animals, mistreated, dead. . . And the people who do this still walk away
without punishment. Since animals are members of the family and there are so many rules
regulating animal ownership (fees, taxes, licenses, mandatory vaccines), it was time for
this country to defend animals’ rights and apply severe punishment for those who
abandon or mistreats animals. If stealing is a crime why is not abandoning or mistreating
animals a crime too? They live in our society and are living beings like us.
The message I would like to leave here is for people not to abandon animals. We have
domesticated them thousands of years ago for them to help us at our daily work. Today
they are our best friends, the only ones who will never disappoint us. The only ones who
welcome us with the greatest joy in the world whether it was a good or a bad day. We have
the moral obligation to help them, because they depend on us entirely.
Abandoning, mistreating, keeping them on a chain without conditions. . . If the roles
switched would people enjoy being on their skin?
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Peta
Beauty
Tiana
Bethovan
Alive
Clark
Simas
Olinda
Rebecca
Alec TitanJosie
Lucy
Pirata Junior Viva
I FOUND A HOME. . .
It is always a great joy to see an animal being adopted. An adoption should always be a
conscientious, well though and voluntary act. And that is why at Bianca all adoptions are
carefully considered. This way we try to assure that the animals are in good hands, that
they will have a family for their entire lifes and will be loved, cherished and respected as
a member of the family that feels, reacts and suffers like all of us. And even with all this
some animals are still returned.
Remember, if you cannot adopt there are other possibilities for you, like sponsoring. In
this case, you are actually helping without taking the animal into your home. You may
walk your sponsored animal, take him to the vet, etc. They thank that!
Go to http://bianca.pt/english or send an email to [email protected] and find
out more about it. If you send us photos we will publish them on our website and social
networks. Contact us by e-mail for the address [email protected]!
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Lina LyokoLino Mary
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REMEMBER ME?
This article is dedicate to the adopted animals. This
month the news are about Lunna, adopted in 2012.
Thank you to this family who adopted this ‘girl’!
“Lunna is now with us for almost a year. In October
2011 we had to put our Maltese Romy to sleep. This
caused great sorrow and we did not think we would be
able to love a dog as much as we loved her. My husband
and I grew up around dogs. So a few times we already
had to say goodbye and now that we are 68 we have
of our marriage we got our first dog. My husband thought: We don´t want this any more.
But we could not help ourselves. Our daughter is a dog groomer and she adopted two dogs
from Spain. We saw how with lots of love and patience she turned them into beautiful
dogs.She said that, should we decide to take another dog, she would take care of it,
should we not be able to. So we started looking on the internet and saw “Mirbessa”. It was
a coincidence because we did not know this organization. In the middle of all these sweet
dogs looking for a new home we noticed Lunna. In a video we saw she was somewhat shy.
She would always be in the back when cookies were handed out. We wanted to take care
of her. We never had any doubts. It had to be her. It was as if we were guide to her
through the site. And now we have a cute little dog that we are crazy about. We saw Lunna
come to live and enjoy herself. She is nosy, obedient,
and funny (we laugh about many of her silly behaviors).
She enjoys the garden, loves walks on the beach, our
neighbor dogs and the birds in the field behind our
house. She is becoming more independent and her self
confidence is increasing. The first few weeks we thought
she could not bark, but now she almost behaves like a
guard dog. What a noise she can make! Dogs make
fantastic friends, but what Lunna adds is the feeling of:
We are so happy we can do this for you.”
Jan and Jannie Vos
I FOUND A HOME. . .
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FRIENDS OF BIANCA NEWS
A highly successful production of the Scottish
musical Five Pound & Twa Bairns was staged at
Dundee REP Theatre in Scotland between 30
January and 1 February. A substantial
proportion of the box office proceeds will be
donated to Friends of Bianca together with Mike
Gibb’s playwright royalty and monies received
from the sale of programmes and CDs. The show
was professionally recorded and a DVD will be
released in early course with Friends of Bianca
again enjoying profits from its sale.
Following the success of the Evenings For Bianca
held in Aberdeen and Dundee in 2012, Another
Evening for Bianca will be held on Saturday 11
May at Airyhall Community Centre. The format
will be the same, a cheese and wine evening but
with an all new programme of musical and
theatre entertainment. Tickets priced £10 are
now on sale from Mike at
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C h e e s e a n d W i n e
F i v e P o u n d a n d T w a B a i r n s
A group of Friends of Bianca volunteers, led by Linda and Allan, will be spending
Saturday 2 February at a Tesco superstore in Aberdeen bag packing and hopefully
receiving donations to the charity for all their hard work.
Good Luck!
D o n a t i o n s C o l l e c t