Cake, coffee and a cuddle-worthy cause. Sabinillas coffee morning helps the Adana dogs

Few things beat a nice slice of carrot cake with a proper cup of coffee, and this month you can enjoy both while helping dogs who are still waiting for a home. Adana, the Estepona-based animal rescue charity, is hosting a coffee morning at Frankie’s Bar and Grill on the Paseo in Sabinillas on Friday, October 9, from 11am to 1pm.

What’s happening

Volunteers will serve fresh homemade cakes, with a variety of items like sponges topped with creamy icing to chocolate brownies and cupcakes. There will be plenty of coffee to go round to sit and chill, relax and have a friendly gossip, the sort of morning where you pop in for half an hour and end up staying for two.

Frankie’s has welcomed Adana supporters before, including many a previous coffee morning, so regulars will know what a warm welcome to expect. Newcomers to the coast are very welcome too. It is a lovely way to meet neighbours and put faces to the names behind a charity many expats already know well.

Why every slice matters

Adana has been rescuing animals since 1990, and it relies on donations and the efforts of volunteers rather than government funding. Vet bills, vaccinations, food and shelter upkeep add up quickly, particularly for dogs who arrive sick, injured or abandoned.

On October 9, all proceeds go to the welfare of the Adana dogs. That means your coffee and cake help pay for the everyday care that keeps them healthy and comfortable until the right family comes along.

Make it a morning out

Sabinillas is a pleasant spot for a stroll, so you could arrive early, walk along the seafront and settle in with a drink and a treat. Bring a friend, a neighbour or visiting family, and consider taking a few extra cakes home.

If you cannot make it, there are other ways to help. Adana runs a thrift shop in Estepona, and volunteers regularly staff an information stall at the Sunday market in Sabinillas, where you can ask about membership, donations or giving a dog a forever home. Opening times can change, so check Adana’s social media pages before you set out.

A small treat for yourself could make a real difference to a dog who has already waited long enough. Pop the date in your diary and come hungry.