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Hey, I’m Jake,
We were hit hard and basiccly bankrupt with Covid, and just months before that our kennel was burnt in Bush fires, so we are still rebuilding. But have big plans!
We’re looking for motivated volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 4 weeks to come and get involved with caring for the dogs, giving the farm a makeover and keeping everything running smoothly. Help us put our plans into action!
Our kennels got burnt out during the 2019/2020 East Gippsland Bush Fires and we've got a whole lot to rebuild.
The farm consists of around 70 Huskies, 5 Cattle dogs (our ‘Australian Huskies’), a few ducks and one pony called Toby (we say ‘around’ as it changes with various rescues/puppies!)
Our pack is a mix of breeds who all love making new friends and getting up to no good! With around 80% of the dogs coming to us as rescues, they’ve finally found a place to call home, and what a home it is!
Volunteering with us here, you’ll become fully immersed in the dog life and it won’t be long before they’ve won you over. But with a pack of this size, we need some helping hands around the farm to get all of the jobs done so that we can give each dog the care that they deserve.
Aside from the set daily jobs like feeding the dogs, the work can vary from day to day, week to week and month to month, so there’s always something different to experience. We’re also planning on giving the dog yards a bit of a makeover, so you may be involved in some building work too!Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
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What you can learn depends on how proactive and motivated you are!
As well as learning how to take care of so many huskies, you might also get the chance to see how they train for the winter season, how we manage their coats in summer, why we feed the dogs what we do, about the equipment we use and what huskies really need to be happy! Away from the dogs, you can learn some practical building skills, landscaping, general maintenance skills…there are so many opportunities.
Depending on the time of year that you come, you may be working with a group of people from around the world, so you’ll have plenty of time to talk and learn about each others cultures too.
Just generally enjoying being in Australia, learning about the country and having fun!Ajuda
The main priority is taking care of the dogs, therefore there are basic daily tasks that will need to be done regardless of the weather…feeding the dogs, cleaning their yards, making sure they all have enough water and filling in any holes that they’ve dug since the last time you checked (they do love to dig!).
Once these are done, the jobs will vary depending on the time of year, however, they can overlap and there’s always something important to do.
During the Spring and Summer, you could be bathing and brushing the dogs when they change their coats, cleaning out their splash pools, interacting with visitors and keeping on top of the farm maintenance (fixing fences, gardening, keeping the grounds looking nice, etc).
During the Autumn, you might get involved with training the dogs, maintaining the equipment and helping to prepare for the Winter.
If you have any practical/building skills, they won’t go to waste as there is always something to fix or improve!
The work is mostly outside work and can be very physical and dirty, so you need a good fitness level and lots of energy! You will also be required to handle raw meat when feeding the dogs.
Experience working with animals isn’t necessary, you’ll learn all you need to whilst you’re here.Idiomas
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The accommodation at the farm is basic but has everything you need. Volunteers will share a room which can be heated with a log fire.
Food is provided for you to cook for yourselves. It’s up to you if you cook for yourself or as a group.
Everything’s run on a generator and we pump water (yes, it’s hot!)…it’s a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
The lack of light pollution up here means you’ll see some of the best sunrises, sunsets and night skies there are! As well as the dogs, you’ll also be surrounded by kangaroos, wombats, deer, emu’s and dozens of possums.
We live in a remote area about a 4.5 hour drive from Melbourne. The nearest town is a 20 minute drive and and has a small shop, a bar, bakery and cafe…it’s country living!
Bairnsdale is about an hour and a half from the farm where there are bigger supermarkets, shops and places to eat. Lakes Entrance isn’t far from here where you can visit the beach (and maybe spot seals/dolphins from the sand!).
This is not a typical Workaway accommodation set-up, in the sense that you will not be immersed in a family, but rather part of a community of other volunteers and travellers. What we mean is that, although we do gather regularly to spend evenings together, there will be times where you might not see us for a few days in a row, if we are on the road for our businesses.
Your own transport would be a bonus (but not a necessity!) as it’ll allow you to get out and discover the area a lot more on your time off.Algo mais...
We suggest that you bring old/warm clothes and work boots to work in as the dogs don’t understand the value of expensive clothing! You will get muddy, wet, sandy and covered in dog hair whilst you’re working, so please, take that into account. There are some clothes here left by previous volunteers that you may be able to borrow, but we can’t offer any guarantees on sizes or availability when we have a full house, so it’s best to bring your own.
It can get cold up here in the evening, so make sure you bring a warm jumper or two!
When working, we require you to wear long trousers and enclosed shoes for your own protection, a hat may also come in handy during the hotter days.
Please be aware that the work can involve handling raw meat when feeding the dogs, so if you’re vegetarian, please make sure that you can handle this.
We understand that everybody would love to spend their working hours solely with the dogs, however, this isn’t realistic as there are so many other important jobs that need to be done. When you’ve finished your day, you’re welcome to spend time with the dogs then (we can assure you that the dogs will love it too!).Mais alguns detalhes
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Unfortunately she came at a very busy time so I was not able to spend a lot of time with her, but she never seemed stressed and looked after all our animals here better than I could have expected, she has been a pleasure to have around and I would open my doors to her to come again.
Thank you Genesis for all your help!
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Unfortunately she came at a very busy time so I was not able to spend a lot of time with her, but she never seemed stressed and looked after all our animals here better than I could have expected, she has been a pleasure to have around and I would open my doors to her to come again.
Thank you Genesis for all your help!
It maked giants fun to works with the dogs. The dogs are very lovely - everyone with his own character. Especially i will never forget buddy and thor and the very cute puppies of course.
The employee… read more
Well, first of all, by the time Nono left to pursue her new adventures, she had very much become part of our big family. She is extremely reliable, a hard worker, fast learner, efficient, and super tidy and consistent.
Secondly, we consider ourselves lucky to have had her with us for so long. We were able to… read more
I stayed there for a month and a half ( was initially planning to stay just three weeks but this place got me!)
It was a first time for me to work with animals and rescued dogs in particular, and I have to say that I couldn't have dream of a better place for an introduction into this… read more
The foster puppies have all been adopted except for one ;) you know where to find us if you want to say hi… read more
Everyday was always interesting, because each dog had their own personality. Tatonka would be loud during feeding… read more
Rory and Charlotte came right when we needed independant, quick learners and took everything in their stride without a single complaint.
They were great with all the animals and very attentive to the specific needs some of them have. They went above and beyond and made a special project of… read more
The dogs are lovely and all have their own personalities, we loved working with them all and especially making friends with the more nervous ones. We enjoyed spending time with the dogs after work and we… read more
Our hearts were completely stolen by the huskies, the cattle dogs, and Toby the pony... we truly miss them, and shall never forget them. It shall be a tough workaway to beat.
The best thing about the placement were - of course! - the gorgeous dogs who each had a… read more
Thank you both!
From the Howling Husky team!
Thank you both!
From the Howling Husky team!
Jake are a great host. We didn’t get the joy to see him that much,… read more
Both are hard working and willing to give anything a go, they are very tidy and honest.
Thank you both it was great having you stay here and I'm sure the dogs will miss you!
Thank you Poppy!
I did my workaway together… read more
nothing was to much for them and they were always happy to help
They were both great with the animals
Thank you both for all your help!
All the best.
They have been a massive help and cannot thank them enough!
Jimmy stayed with us for...not long enough! Jake and I can both can say we haven't ment many people in our lives as kind,interesting, honest and hardworking as Jimmy! He is an absolute gem of a human being! We both feel as if our lives have been enriched by his precence! You are welcome back anytime!
Jimmy did so… read more
I was lucky to stay here and catch the tail end of their busy tour seasons. August to early October. Would have loved to have stayed longer, only I was limited to 3 months on my Australian visa.
When I arrived there were 4 others and Jake… read more
Thank you Jake for… read more
I really enjoyed staying at your place and the three weeks definitely felt really short.
Thanks so much for the awesome time I had! :)
for people who think about applying:
As long as you think you can cope with with pretty basic conditions and don't mind doing messy work sometimes, go for it, because you get so much… read more
Our home for a short 3 weeks. We would have loved to keep her longer as she was so easy going helpful and caring. We are expecting our first baby and she made a teddy for our baby! Incredibly sweet girl! Wishing her the best of luck! Thanks Anna from all your new furry friends!