Hi everyone and welcome to PAWS-PATAS.
Who we are:- We are a local animal shelter, established in 1989, located in south-east Spain near the popular coastal resort of Mojácar in the province of Almería.
We do not receive any regular statutory funding and so rely entirely on fundraising (through our retail outlets and individual events) and donations from our fantastic supporters.
Almost all of entire organisational workforce is made up of volunteers who collectively dedicate thousands of hours every month to keep our shelter running and ensure that the animals receive the most amazing love and care whilst they're with us.
The shelter has dedicated on-site accommodation for international volunteers and we offer a number of roles within our popular volunteering programme.
What we do:- We care for dogs & cats that, through no fault of their own, have found themselves in need of a new home. They either reside with us at our shelter or are looked after by our team of amazing foster carers that provide temporary accommodation whilst we source their forever homes across the world.
Where we work:- We are based in the small town of Los Gallardos in the Almería region of Andalucía in southern Spain. We are just 15 minutes from the beautiful and popular tourist destination of Mojácar with its miles of beaches and extensive bars & restaurants & activities. Spain is considered to be one of the safest destinations for travel in Europe.
Our mission/vision:- To provide the best care possible for the animals in need, and to do our upmost to find them their loving forever homes.
Who are we looking for?:- Energetic and resilient individuals with a passion for caring for animals and for connecting with people. It's a huge team effort here at Paws-Patas!
Why choose us?:- Volunteering at Paws-Patas offers such a wide range of experience. You'll get to meet a whole host of four-legged furry characters, each with their unique personality and each with their own story. You'll play a pivotal part in their life journey in helping them get to their forever homes whilst meeting other likeminded people from all around the world. You'll also sample life in one of the most beautiful regions of Spain with its culture, language and climate.
What you need to know: Unfortunately we cannot arrange visas or provide documents for this, so if you need a visa to come to Europe you will have to arrange this yourself.
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