Help us with our adorable stray dogs at an animal shelter on the beautiful Andros island, Greece
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: 26 Feb 2025
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Left by host for Workawayer (Rowan)
Rowan is absolutely wonderful. We are so happy that he came to Andros. Rowan is very very kind, very calm, the dogs also felt secure and loved him immediately.
Rowan kept the shelter very clean, he arranged everything in the shelter, from the leaches to the beds and the blankets that it so easy now for us .
Even in the little studio where we
… read more hosted him, he left it very tidy and clean.
Rowan is trustful and responsible, he is the perfect volunteer that we needed.
It was not so easy for him because one of the dogs, Mavroulis, got pneumonia and Rowan quickly felt that something was wrong with him. So he took him to the vet and gave him the neeeded care, as well as a lot of love.
We and the dogs, especially Mavroulis, already miss him and his beautiful bright heart. We hope to see him again.
All the best to you Rowan, and thank you so much for all.
Left by Workawayer (Rowan) for host
I barely left and already miss the wonderful, crazy fur monsters. I stayed in Andros, Hora, for a month - from the 6th of January (2025) to the 6th february, my longest WorkAway yet. There were 4 dogs when I started out and then the number fluctuated because things happen. Some get sick and have to receive special care, some get adopted, and
… read more sometimes new dogs come.
I did not have a "ton" of dog shelter experience, although I did have a bit of sled-dog experience. I agree with the previous Workawayer (Jessica) that it is better if you do have experience, just because nasty situations *can* occur, however I did not have any problem with the dogs during the stay.
My chores were cleaning the shelter, feeding the dogs, walking the dogs, and then sometimes some extra tidbits like replacing their sheets, and maybe taking a dog to the vet (which is located well within walking distance). It was all very do-able and not difficult. You do need patience as the dogs can be a bit "hyper" and rowdy sometimes, but if you act calmly, they calm down too.
Then, the amount of work really depends on how much you invest in it. Personally I think 1.5 hours per day is the very bare minimum. I spent more like 3-4 hours per day with them, walking, playing. I also spend the weekends with them, no one asked me to, but it is very rewarding because you get to discover what they're really like.
Hora is a really nice town, it has everything you need, 4 little supermarkets, banks, clothing and apparel stores. The little studio (which is very cozy) is located downtown in a beautiful and very quiet spot, super close to the castle ruins and the beach. And the house itself has a very interesting history! Athena and Angela were super helpful with anything I needed and Eleni helped me with advice about the dogs.
Although I had a good time in Greece, I didn't really see it as a cultural exchange. It's a job where you'll be really independent and have a lot of free time. If you learn Greek, then you could probably submerge yourself more in the local culture, otherwise I think you'll feel like a tourist. But I think if you ask, the host can probably tell you a lot about Hora and the local culture. I just didn't ask.. :P
All in all 5/5 for the experience, the studio, and the location. If you're an independent type, love nature and are a dog person, this will be a great opportunity. I also recommend looking for helpful dog videos on youtube to help you out. But beware, you'll sorely miss the dogs after you've staid on.
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
I had a great experience working at the dog shelter on Andros Island.
The town was pretty quiet when I was there because it was the holidays, so it was very peaceful and it was so nice to have the company of all the dogs.
The work itself is not demanding - walking the dogs, feeding them, and cleaning up after them. I would say it’s necessary that
… read more you have experience with dogs because you need to be able to read what they need and how they’re feeling around the other dogs. Since they’re at a shelter they may need to be introduced to new dogs and you need to know how to assess the introduction and be comfortable with handling potential “disagreements.”
All of the dogs (there were 4 when I was there) were SO sweet and I miss them all so much. Walking them was a great opportunity to explore different areas of the town and explore the different trails nearby.
The town itself is by the water and there are 2 beaches on either side of it. The water is clear and blue and so so beautiful. In general the island is quiet so public transportation options are limited. There is a bus that comes sometimes but I never took it because it doesn’t come often and if you miss it I think it’s hard to get back, although there are taxis. If I was staying for a longer period of time I would probably have rented a car for a few days to do some exploring.
The accommodation is super clean and cozy and I found it to be perfect for me. There is a kettle, a sandwich press, and a fridge as the “kitchen” which was okay for me because I’m not much of a cook, however if you’re used to cooking a lot it might take some adjusting.
There are cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and a grocery story in town, all within a very short walking distance.
Athena, Angela, and all the other members of the shelter were very responsive, helpful, and made sure I had everything I needed.
I would love to come back one day!Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica was our first Workawayer and we can't think of a better person to start with!
She stayed in Andros for two weeks and has been great with our dogs, Jessica did more than we asked her for. She is very experienced with dogs and she adores them.
She left the apartment clean and tidy for the next volunteer to stay in.
We can't recommend her
… read more enough.
Jessica, you are welcome anytime!
Thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️Feedback
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Left by host for Workawayer (Rowan)
Rowan is absolutely wonderful. We are so happy that he came to Andros. Rowan is very very kind, very calm, the dogs also felt secure and loved him immediately.
Rowan kept the shelter very clean, he arranged everything in the shelter, from the leaches to the beds and the blankets that it so easy now for us .
Even in the little studio where we
… read more hosted him, he left it very tidy and clean.
Rowan is trustful and responsible, he is the perfect volunteer that we needed.
It was not so easy for him because one of the dogs, Mavroulis, got pneumonia and Rowan quickly felt that something was wrong with him. So he took him to the vet and gave him the neeeded care, as well as a lot of love.
We and the dogs, especially Mavroulis, already miss him and his beautiful bright heart. We hope to see him again.
All the best to you Rowan, and thank you so much for all.
Left by Workawayer (Rowan) for host
I barely left and already miss the wonderful, crazy fur monsters. I stayed in Andros, Hora, for a month - from the 6th of January (2025) to the 6th february, my longest WorkAway yet. There were 4 dogs when I started out and then the number fluctuated because things happen. Some get sick and have to receive special care, some get adopted, and
… read more sometimes new dogs come.
I did not have a "ton" of dog shelter experience, although I did have a bit of sled-dog experience. I agree with the previous Workawayer (Jessica) that it is better if you do have experience, just because nasty situations *can* occur, however I did not have any problem with the dogs during the stay.
My chores were cleaning the shelter, feeding the dogs, walking the dogs, and then sometimes some extra tidbits like replacing their sheets, and maybe taking a dog to the vet (which is located well within walking distance). It was all very do-able and not difficult. You do need patience as the dogs can be a bit "hyper" and rowdy sometimes, but if you act calmly, they calm down too.
Then, the amount of work really depends on how much you invest in it. Personally I think 1.5 hours per day is the very bare minimum. I spent more like 3-4 hours per day with them, walking, playing. I also spend the weekends with them, no one asked me to, but it is very rewarding because you get to discover what they're really like.
Hora is a really nice town, it has everything you need, 4 little supermarkets, banks, clothing and apparel stores. The little studio (which is very cozy) is located downtown in a beautiful and very quiet spot, super close to the castle ruins and the beach. And the house itself has a very interesting history! Athena and Angela were super helpful with anything I needed and Eleni helped me with advice about the dogs.
Although I had a good time in Greece, I didn't really see it as a cultural exchange. It's a job where you'll be really independent and have a lot of free time. If you learn Greek, then you could probably submerge yourself more in the local culture, otherwise I think you'll feel like a tourist. But I think if you ask, the host can probably tell you a lot about Hora and the local culture. I just didn't ask.. :P
All in all 5/5 for the experience, the studio, and the location. If you're an independent type, love nature and are a dog person, this will be a great opportunity. I also recommend looking for helpful dog videos on youtube to help you out. But beware, you'll sorely miss the dogs after you've staid on.
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
I had a great experience working at the dog shelter on Andros Island.
The town was pretty quiet when I was there because it was the holidays, so it was very peaceful and it was so nice to have the company of all the dogs.
The work itself is not demanding - walking the dogs, feeding them, and cleaning up after them. I would say it’s necessary that
… read more you have experience with dogs because you need to be able to read what they need and how they’re feeling around the other dogs. Since they’re at a shelter they may need to be introduced to new dogs and you need to know how to assess the introduction and be comfortable with handling potential “disagreements.”
All of the dogs (there were 4 when I was there) were SO sweet and I miss them all so much. Walking them was a great opportunity to explore different areas of the town and explore the different trails nearby.
The town itself is by the water and there are 2 beaches on either side of it. The water is clear and blue and so so beautiful. In general the island is quiet so public transportation options are limited. There is a bus that comes sometimes but I never took it because it doesn’t come often and if you miss it I think it’s hard to get back, although there are taxis. If I was staying for a longer period of time I would probably have rented a car for a few days to do some exploring.
The accommodation is super clean and cozy and I found it to be perfect for me. There is a kettle, a sandwich press, and a fridge as the “kitchen” which was okay for me because I’m not much of a cook, however if you’re used to cooking a lot it might take some adjusting.
There are cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and a grocery story in town, all within a very short walking distance.
Athena, Angela, and all the other members of the shelter were very responsive, helpful, and made sure I had everything I needed.
I would love to come back one day!Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica was our first Workawayer and we can't think of a better person to start with!
She stayed in Andros for two weeks and has been great with our dogs, Jessica did more than we asked her for. She is very experienced with dogs and she adores them.
She left the apartment clean and tidy for the next volunteer to stay in.
We can't recommend her
… read more enough.
Jessica, you are welcome anytime!
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