Program Description
In the Dominican Republic, there are plenty of animals in need of care and a home. Many dogs are homeless and sick, you often find neglected and malnourished horses and cats are often treated badly – just to give some examples. It is rare that anyone cares about these animals or gives them the affection and nurture that they need.
For many years, a farm close to the city Samaná has already been helping animals in need by providing a home, food and arranging medical treatments. Dogs, horses, mules, cows and many other animals live on the ranch in the middle of the beautiful nature that surrounds Samaná. There is always a lot to do and support is much needed to be able to continue providing care to the animals and finding new homes, especially for the almost 50 dogs living on the farm. You can become a part of this project by taking care of the animals, training them and maintaining the property. By raising awareness and educating children about how animals can increase our well-being if we take care of them you can also contribute to improving the situation in the long run.
Program highlights
- Caring for dogs and training them
- Caring for horses and mules and training them
- Maintaining the meadow, stables, and kennels
- Maintaining the farm by helping with painting, building fences, planting king grass, fixing doors, amongst other tasks
- Supporting veterinarians during medical treatments or operations to neuter or spay animals
- Developing and raising awareness and education activities for children or the general population in order to improve the situation of neglected animals in the long run
- Many fun activities with other volunteers at the weekend and in the free time: Visit the world's most beautiful beaches, go kitesurfing, hiking, diving and much more.
Visa Support
No
Language Skills Required:
English
Age Requirement: