Team
We believe together we can make a difference in the life of people with diabetes, their families and in the life of these animals taking them to a higher level above being a simple pet.
Altruism and motivation characterize our team, and it comes from an high coesionof a group of people around two causes.
We want to give our simple contribution to help lower the rate of abandonment of animals in Portugal and simultaneously contribute to a better quality of life of people with diabetes through a better control, including the stimulus to practice physical exercise, a more frequent monitorization of glicemia values and an easier social inclusion.
In all these aspects we believe the dog is a positive influence.

Pata D’Açúcar
We bet on a multidisciplinary team that daily and voluntarily, give their

Nuno Benedito
Board Director

Antónia Saraiva
Board Vice-Director

Joana Martins
Finances

Catarina Mota Pereira
Members Liasion

Maria da Luz Alves
General Assembly President

Carla Gregório
General Assembly Secretary

Daniela Lopes
Presidente do Conselho Fiscal

Rúben Ferreira
Member of the Audit Board

Carla Gregório
Director of the Legal Department

Viviana Pombo
Image Advisor for the Image Department

Filipa Catarina
Image Advisor for the Image Department

Cláudia Ramos
Director of the Veterinary Department

Inês Almeida
Advisor to the Veterinary Department

Joana Pereira
Advisor to the Veterinary Department

Nuno Benedito
Director of the Training/Instructing Department

Américo Vieites
Advisor to the Training Department

Rita Dores
Representative of Terceira Island

Família Marques
Temporary Foster Family

Família Moniz
Temporary Foster Family