Hi, I am Mordy a Rescue in Portugal
On this page, you’ll see just how lucky I am (yes, my pawrents are a little crazy—they even made a website for me!). I was adopted into a loving home, but there are still so many souls out there searching for their forever families.
Thanks to the incredible people at Kuku’s Garden Sanctuary in Portugal, my mum was rescued just in time. She was found on the streets, heavily pregnant with me, my two sisters, and my five brothers—thin, weak, and struggling to survive. But then Stevo stepped in and brought Mama Djan to safety, giving her a second chance at life.
Because of them, we were born in a safe and loving place, where we spent the best first three months of our lives with Nina & Stevo. They made sure each of us found a wonderful home—six of my siblings are now in Germany! I can’t wait to see them all again one day and I hope the situation here in Portigal with stayanimals get's better soon.
Meet my mum and sisters & brothers
Mordy
Why did my pawrents name me Mordy?
They lived in Australia, where they adopted a puppy named Archie along with their daughter, Fränzi. While Archie stayed in Australia with Fränzi, the suburb they lived in was called Mordialloc, lovingly nicknamed Mordy.
I think they miss their daughter and Australia, so I’m happy that my name brings them a little closer to both.
Want to hear more? Check out the song below—just press the button! 🎶⬇️I
My favourite first year pics
I discover so much, love my daily walk to the beach and the dogpark.
What is the situation with stray animals in Portugal?
As of May 2024, mainland Portugal is home to over 930,000 stray animals, comprising approximately 830,541 cats and 101,015 dogs.
In 2023, official collection centres (CROs) rescued 45,148 stray animals, reflecting a concerning trend in animal abandonment.
The issue of abandoned animals has been escalating over recent years. In 2021, 43,603 animals were collected, with a slight decrease to 41,994 in 2022.
Despite this minor reduction, the overall number of stray animals remains alarmingly high.
Several factors contribute to this situation, including the economic crisis and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. During lockdowns, many individuals adopted pets for companionship, but as restrictions lifted and financial hardships grew, some found themselves unable to continue caring for their animals, leading to increased abandonment.
Efforts are underway to address this challenge. Animal welfare organizations and municipal authorities are promoting sterilization and adoption initiatives to control the stray population and provide homes for abandoned animals. However, the high number of strays underscores the need for more effective measures and public awareness to combat animal abandonment in Portugal.
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