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I have been living in Sri Lanka for the last 44 years, that is more than half of my life. Last 20 years I have been looking after stray-animals. Our shelter has cats and dogs, abandoned puppies and kittens, rescued accident victims and animals abandoned just because of old age, chronic disease or simply because owners left the country. Too many reasons in Sri Lanka to abandon animals, the worst of it is the belief that spaying them is sin, but discarding unwanted litters doesn't seem to be sin. For some people however it is a financial problem to get their animals spayed, for those we offer free clinics. Also we offer free treatment of sick animals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will learn about people's attitudes towards animals (sometimes not a pleasant encounter), but they may also be an inspiration for them
Help
Even though we have staff to do the feeding and cleaning we need help with these basic jobs too, but mostly we need help with bathing the dogs, brushing and other treatments and care and of course giving them love and attention, taking them out for walks, playing and exercise.
Volunteers with social media skills are also very welcome to update and maintain our Facebook and Instagram page to find new homes for the dogs, sponsorships and more volunteers.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Sinhalese: Fluent
Accommodation
One Single room and two double room, each with an attached bathroom. Please note: the rooms are in the middle of the shelter and there could be some barking at any time, usually the dogs sleep at night, however, if something disturbs them and wakes them up, there could be some barking and if all bark (160 dogs) it's loud.
There is also a guesthouse nearby (2 min walks) where you can stay for a good price if they have rooms available.
What else ...
Since our shelter is in the middle of nowhere (country-side) we have no near-by tourist attractions, only the Botanical Garden of Peradeniya is relatively close (10 km). Since every time new people arrive the dogs take time to get used to them, volunteers, who plan to stay only a very short period are not encouraged, going out over the weekend and coming back also would be a disruption of the bonding process. Arrival time should be morning or early afternoon. The animals in this shelter are not living in kennels, some are living right in front of the volunteers' rooms, some are living in the kitchen, where we all get together to cook and some even join us in the dining room. So is a full day workaway and except for the time the volunteers retire in their rooms, they are in community with animals... so this place is really only fun for very dedicated volunteers, who enjoy the presence of four-legged companions
Furthermore, you have the opportunity to go with the dogs for some jungle walks and spot monkeys, deer and parrots regularly and we provide amazing vegan meals.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I just arrived to the airport.
After hearing from you about many airport trips for doggies and now that I’m here at the airport, I was thinking about your work for the dogs and the all the happy doggies that found home.
Living with dogs was my first time. I have never had pets.
It was really beautiful experience.
Everyday I… read more
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I just arrived to the airport.
After hearing from you about many airport trips for doggies and now that I’m here at the airport, I was thinking about your work for the dogs and the all the happy doggies that found home.
Living with dogs was my first time. I have never had pets.
It was really beautiful experience.
Everyday I… read more
It wasn't luxury hotel, our mattresses stinked of cats, and our room was very wet because of rainy days. But we have been there for dogs, so the bonding to dogs in the shelter has began. Some… read more
Your day here mainly involves giving the dogs lots and lots of attention and taking them for walks. While I was there were quite a lot of puppies so I spent most my time caring for them who craved and needed lots… read more
Thank you so much Padma that you give us the chance to help at your place! See you soon. I’m exited… read more
-Tiina
We spent most of our time walking and hanging out with the… read more
I have been there and will never forget how much it opened my heart. I continued to travel and then forgot to leave a review. I wrote about my experiences on my travelblog. Here is an excerpt:
Working at an animal shelter near Kandy certainly opened my eyes once again to the lot of the lesser fortunate… read more
Even if sometimes all the noise of the dogs is a bit too much (as you really sleep in the shelter!).
We brush, play and walk the dogs, you are free to do it whenever you want, no fixed schedule.
There is a lot of dog to get to know and give attention and love :)
We… read more
We had a great time among a multitude of dogs. During our first day, we were overwhelmed by their constant presence. However, in no time, their personalities, cuteness, and search of affection… read more
This is a perfect place for people who really love animals.
1. most enjoyable spending time with the dogs and cats who always appreciate it and it is very fulfillling seeing them progress and being adopted
2. a place where you get the freedom to do what suits you
3. a great way to see the surroundings and taking dogs for a walk
4. everyday tasty, homecooked and… read more
Thank you again Padma, it was an… read more
It was a great experiance! Eva is very frindly and a wonderfull cook:)
If you plan to go there, dont be afraid of dogs. There are all so happy to get some love and cuddles form the people. Helping to clean the area or brush the dogs and cats arge more than welcome. This place need People who… read more
