Primary Responsibilities: Facility & Shelter Development Director, Board Member

Hello, my name is Andre Merklin. After my wife and I have moved to Portugal we decided that now is the time to get more involved  in animal welfare.

Since some time now we have been helping at an existing shelter here in the area but we always wanted to do more. We were very lucky to get in touch with the Maureen Gray foundation and have met people who are well connected, have the right mindset and the ability to do good. Together we hopefully can improve the lives of animals but also humans.

Having been a teacher for 25 years in different countries I am also passionate about educating people in order to change their perspectives and attitudes to achieve a sustainable change.