APAB
APAB (Associação Projecto Animais de Barcelos) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of animals in need.
MITIC was chosen to develop a digital platform that would centralize adoption efforts, facilitate community engagement, and support fundraising initiatives.
Project Summary
APAB has been working tirelessly to protect and find homes for abandoned animals in Barcelos.
The association needed a website that would not only showcase the animals available for adoption but also provide structured information about their mission, volunteers, and ways the community could help.
MITIC developed a highly functional website featuring an updated adoption portfolio, comprehensive information pages about APAB’s work, and multiple engagement paths—including forms for adoptions, volunteer applications, donations, event sign-ups, and more.
To ensure a visually engaging and emotionally compelling experience, we carefully defined a color palette that aligns with APAB’s mission. The design maintains a bright, inviting, and warm aesthetic, reinforcing the organization's positive impact and creating an uplifting user experience.
Additionally, a subdomain (loja.animaisbarcelos.org) was implemented to power an online store, allowing the association to sell fundraising merchandise and secure essential funding.
A Home for Every Animal
One of the key elements of the APAB platform is the adoption portfolio, which dynamically updates to showcase all available animals.
Each adoption page provides essential details, including the animal’s history, personality, and health status, making it easier for potential adopters to find their perfect match.
The adoption process is streamlined through an easy-to-fill form, ensuring that interested adopters can quickly take the first step toward welcoming a pet into their home.
Empowering Community Support
APAB’s mission relies on the generosity of volunteers, donors, and sponsors.
To encourage community participation, the website offers clear pathways for different forms of support, including becoming a member, volunteering, making donations, and offering foster care for rescued animals.
With tailored contact forms for each initiative, APAB can efficiently respond to inquiries and facilitate meaningful contributions.
Fundraising Made Simple
Raising funds is a continuous necessity for APAB, and the organization needed a sustainable way to generate donations.
By integrating an e-commerce subdomain, we provided APAB with a dedicated space to sell merchandise, enabling supporters to contribute while receiving something in return.
The website also includes a newsletter subscription feature, allowing users to stay informed about APAB’s latest updates, adoption success stories, and upcoming fundraising events.
All of this is wrapped in an aesthetically cohesive design, where soft, engaging colors and intuitive UI elements make navigation enjoyable, while maintaining the association’s friendly and community-driven identity.
And now...
APAB continues to grow its impact, helping more animals find loving homes while strengthening its community support.
With an optimized platform that balances adoption, engagement, and fundraising, the association is in a stronger position to sustain its vital work.
MITIC remains committed to supporting APAB’s digital presence, ensuring their platform evolves with their needs and continues to make a difference.