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++ CURRENTLY WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO HOUSE SIT FROM
MID MARCH TO END OF APRIL AS I WILL TRAVEL ++
THE HOUSE CAN ACOMODATE UP TO 4 PEOPLE
My name is Jessica, I live in a large house with our 6 rescue cats and 2 dogs + fosters.
We run a rescue organization from our home. We usually have in foster care 10-20 cats, depending on the season, most are available for adoption but some are here long term while they are domesticated.
During the summer which is kitten season, we could have 10-15 kittens.
Sometimes we take care of puppies also.
Staying with us you will learn about taking care of animals, our culture, we will make sure you see the nice places but you will also see the neglected parts of the city that we help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers who will come to volunteer in our home sanctuary will have a chance to: gain a valuable knowledge and work experience about animal care and running the animal sanctuary, learn about the Uruguayan animal welfare challenges, laws etc., get a sense of achievement, self-confidence and motivation, be part of our community and help to make a difference. Volunteers will receive lots of love from our furry friends while enjoying their company and bonding. Whoever is interested can help in other tasks as TNR, trap neuter return, education as we go to schools, participate in spay and neuter clinics if someone is on the vet or vet tech field, take animals to physical therapy or just walk in the rambla at sunset mingling with locals and walking out dogs!
Those who will come to volunteer in our sanctuary will get the experience of living in Montevideo, we highly recommend visiting Colonia out west and the coast of Maldonado and Rocha.
We have no issues for volunteers to stay during the week with us and travel on weekends !
Please write to us with any doubts.
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MUST REALLY REALLY LIKE living with CATS, DOGS AND CLEANING. :) Yessss the cats run the house 😎
THIS IS AN AT HOME Non Profit ANIMAL SHELTER . uy.
WE RESCUE AND FOSTER sick and healthy animals UNTIL they ARE ADOPTED.
We are operating a cat rescue for which we are seeking volunteers to help with our daily operations. We would love someone who likes to cook and doesn’t mind living with foster cats !
The sanctuary, which currently hosts more than 24-30 cats, is a modern, clean and comfortable private house in Montevideo.
Its located 10 minutes away from the Airport, 30 from the bus terminal, one block away from a park and beach.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I understand some basic Portuguese and very basic French
Accommodation
Private bedroom (might have cats, depending on the temperature and their personality :)
Nursing moms or new cats just received are in a different room in cages while they adapt.
There is a bathroom with shower across from the bedroom, mostly a guest bathroom, we have 2 more in the house.
Shared used of the kitchen and fridge and living areas. Food is not included (15 hours per week help only), regrettably we are going through tough financial times and cannot afford normally we share expenses with guests. Workawayares are welcome to have coffee, tea, milk for breakfast and we share and cook food when available, but not always the case due to busy schedule . There is a market 2 blocks away and also delivery. There is a fruit/vegetable market on Saturdays. We are very flexible.
What else ...
We need help with daily sanctuary operations, such as: feeding the cats, cleaning litter boxes, cleaning all indoor and outdoor areas of the shelter, taking care of our garden, playing with and petting our cats. One can be also asked to help with other tasks, assisting our staff who brings our cats to the vet.
We expect our volunteers to help up to 3 hours per day
Volunteers can take turns in the morning/afternoon shifts, which allow them to plan better for their free time. We are very flexible
Given the fact that help in the cat sanctuary has its own specifics and requires commitment to follow a specific help schedule and rules, we are looking for volunteers who are mature, have sense of responsibility and who are good team players and dedicated animal lovers. There are beautiful tourist places and beaches around our area, which we encourage our volunteers to enjoy in their their free time, nevertheless our preferred volunteers are those who are coming to our sanctuary to contribute with their help and learn about animals at the first place.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You may use our internet to work if needed
Space for parking camper vans
Sometimes we have an extra parking spot at our neighbors house.
Can possibly accept pets
as long as they are friendly with cats, dogs, roosters, bunnies.. anything we might have
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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The work itself is not difficult, but being alone did take some time to get… read more
She painted, cooked, fix blankets and clothes, she cared for the animals with a lot of love.
It is a pleasure to talk as she is very mature and knowledgeable. Her English and spanish are perfect.
Hope to see her again!
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The work itself is not difficult, but being alone did take some time to get… read more
She painted, cooked, fix blankets and clothes, she cared for the animals with a lot of love.
It is a pleasure to talk as she is very mature and knowledgeable. Her English and spanish are perfect.
Hope to see her again!
I was bedridden due to a horse rescue accident, she helped so much it’s hard to express.
Would have her back anytime!
thanks for your help!
She arrived when I was out of town and had to learn everything by written instructions and phone calls, she did amazing, she always went above and beyond what was asked of her. She is extremely organized and meticulous! she label every box and… read more
They were a tremendous help, hard working and excellent with people.
It was a pleasure to have them, will miss them!
They are polite and follow directions perfectly.
It was a pleasure to have them, the puppies specially will miss them! Love. Jessica
The neighborhood is very beautiful and close to shops, parks and the beach
The only thing I will improve is accommodate a better… read more
She was very kind to the animals and helped a lot with them and also designing new tshirts!
we would love to see her again
