Keep up with all the latest news at the Akira charity Shop, Bookstall and other non shelter based news.
Lee Harker is on the move again and will avidly be searching for your support to help reach his new fundraising target, which is double what was raised on his previous adventure. This time, Lee has big dreams and high hopes to raise 20,000 Euros. He hopes that his last walk demonstrated his desire and […] Read More…
On Thursday Morning AKIRA was called to pick up a dog who was in a poor condition. Nothing could prepare the staff member for what was in store this poor dog looked lifeless and completely emaciated we can only imagine what this poor creature has had to ensure during his life. The team did not […] Read More…
SUMMER PICNIC SUCCESS A huge thank you to the 90 plus people who came to the OK Coral to celebrate the Akira Summer Party and raised the brilliant sum of 1711 euros for the shelter. Video here Despite the heat the guests danced the night away to the music of the OK Band. The raffle […] Read More…
CREAM TEA AND CLOTHING SALE WAS A ROARING SUCCESS 77 Akira Animal Sanctuary supporters gathered in the Benissa countryside for cream teas, music & bargain shopping. Thanks so much to Corinne and Terry for hosting this amazing event in your beautiful home. We sincerely thank all the Akira volunteers who generously produced an amazing amount […] Read More…
Friday’s Bingo Night entertained 57 guests and raised just over 500€ for AKIRA. It’s the first time we’ve run a Bingo Night, so big thanks to the Premium Sports&Lounge Bar for being wonderful hosts, to Babylon for their music, to Nathalie and Libby for organising and to everyone else who contributed to a super evening. […] Read More…
We are looking to grow our team even bigger and stronger and spread the workload across many. We are looking for people who can volunteer on one or two shifts a week. We welcome people Monday through to Saturday; however, we are particularly short of volunteers on Mondays and Tuesdays so we would be really […] Read More…
We want to extend a huge thank you to Gillian and the team at Aldertons Estate Agent, Aldertons of Spain. They recently had a home on their books which needed clearing, and they kindly donated the contents to Akira. This included furniture and bric and brac, which we estimate could raise €800 towards our dogs’ […] Read More…
Girls Behaving Badly Lunch A great afternoon was had by all, and excellent entertainment was provided by Pauline McGough. You can watch a video of the event by clicking here, it just gets better and better Thank you, Sven Deden & Sylvia of Bar Enzo, for your continued support to Akira and generosity. Also, big […] Read More…
CONGRATULATIONS, AND THANK YOU, LEE HARKER Lee and his partner Fay are dedicated Akira supporters, volunteering at the Shelter whenever they can by walking dogs. They have also adopted two Akira rescue dogs. Upon hearing Akira’s plans to build a new exercise and rehabilitation area, he started thinking he could use his strengths to help […] Read More…
Specsavers Calpe Collection Results Photo (Left to right): Ilona Quadflieg Optical Assistant Specsavers Ópticas Calpe, Billie-Jo Johnson-Roberts Shelter Manager Akira, Chantelle Hayward Store Director Specsavers Ópticas Calpe, Paul Howles Akira Board Member and volunteer Specsavers Ópticas in Calpe put out the call for food, blankets and toys for the dogs at Akira Animal Sanctuary in […] Read More…
A huge thank you to Specsavers Opticas and their clients for collecting donations for the dogs at Akira. They have collected lots of food, treats and blankets and a huge sum of 565 euros for the dog’s care and towards the new rehabilitation project. We are very grateful to Specsavers for their time and effort […] Read More…
A huge thank you to Pepe le sal, who donated this considerable sum of money to help the dogs of Akira and to help towards the improvements we would like to make. We are so grateful; this is a big step forward in our fundraising efforts. Thanks to everyone involved and who donated in the […] Read More…
Akira Dog Sanctuary
CIF G54557574
Animal Shelter Teulada, Moraira & Benissa
La Pedrera Poligono Industrial, 03720 Benissa