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Support Abandoned Animals – Read & Give Back

Every page of these books tells real stories of animals who have suffered abandonment, mistreatment, and neglect—but also of hope and resilience. By purchasing one of these books, you’re giving a voice to these animals and directly contributing to their cause, as all royalties will be donated to Animalife to support animals in need.

Diaries of Those Nobody Wants

The book Diários dos que Ninguém Quer (Diaries of Those Nobody Wants) by Carlos Filipe is a heartfelt project aimed at helping abandoned animals in Portugal. It compiles real-life stories of neglected, mistreated, and forgotten animals—dogs and cats who have suffered due to human cruelty, abandonment, illness, or simply old age. The book sheds light on their struggles, aiming to change mentalities and promote empathy.

Carlos Filipe, a photographer based in Lagoa, Algarve, has dedicated himself to animal welfare, using his work to support shelters and adoption efforts. His book, published by Chiado Books, donates all royalties to Animalife, an organization that helps animals and families in need.

The book is available nationwide in physical and e-book formats, including on www.atlanticbookshop.pt.

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I Don't Want to Die Here

The book Não Quero Morrer Aqui (I Don't Want to Die Here) by Carlos Filipe is a powerful collection of stories and photographs documenting the harsh realities faced by abandoned and mistreated animals in Portugal. The author, a photographer deeply involved in animal rescue efforts, captures these animals' suffering and resilience, shedding light on the cruelty they endure and the hope they cling to.

The book is a follow-up to his previous work, Amigos (Im)Perfeitos, which focused on animals with disabilities. In Não Quero Morrer Aqui, Carlos Filipe immerses himself in the world of animal shelters and rescues, sharing deeply emotional and often heartbreaking accounts of survival, abuse, and abandonment. Through words and images, he aims to inspire change, educate young generations, and encourage a more compassionate society.

The book serves not only as a documentation of these tragic realities but also as a tool for education. Filipe takes his work to schools, libraries, and associations, using these stories to raise awareness and foster empathy in future generations.

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