A Cerca – Abrigo dos Animais Abandonados is a private, nonprofit association dedicated to helping abandoned animals. Its team and volunteers work to rescue animals, provide shelter and care, arrange treatment, and find them adoptive homes. The association presents adoption as a way to give animals a lasting place in a family, and shares success stories to celebrate those new beginnings.

People can support A Cerca in several ways. Donations may be made by bank transfer or through contributions of essential goods. Supporters can also become members through a monthly fee, volunteer their time, or sponsor an animal when adoption is not possible. The association promotes events, partnerships, and other opportunities to help its work.

A Cerca also offers a small online shop, with items including T-shirts, illustrations, and bag dispensers. Through its adoption information, volunteer network, fundraising activities, and public outreach, the association seeks to improve the welfare of abandoned animals and connect them with caring homes. Its message is simple: help the association help animals in need.