On December 3rd, tattoo artists Sara Caldeira, Tomás Oliveira, and Cristiana Guerreiro, from the URAEUS studio, tattooed a total of approximately 35 people, in order to benefit the non-profit animal welfare Association Animal Rescue Algarve(ARA).

The event, which took place at the Gama Rama art gallery in Faro, from 2pm until 8pm, resulted in around 1100€ in donations, both monetary and material. The concept was simple: URAEUS previously announced a collection of ‘flashes’ (small tattoo designs, drawn in advance by the artists) on their social media, where the general public had the opportunity to pick their favourite one and book an appointment. The payment for the tattoos was made exclusively in donations toward ARA.

Beyond the 400€ in monetary donations, the event resulted in an ARA van filled with animal feed, blankets, toys, puppy milk, and beds; with some people showing up just to donate to the charity without getting tattooed.

Events like these are essential not just to raise funds and goods, but also to bring the public closer to Animal Rescue Algarve and its work, which, in the past four years, resulted in the rescue and rehoming of more than 1000 animals – supported exclusively through private financing.