Help us with animal care at a dog shelter and make a difference in Anarita, Cyprus

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  Description

  This wonderful animal shelter is dedicated to rescuing and caring for abused, abandoned and sick animals. We offer neglected or injured strays a safe and loving home and ensure that they receive the care and attention they deserve.
  
  Keith currently lives with an average of 60-130 dogs at the shelter. He has dedicated his life to his dogs.
  Unlike traditional animal shelters, we can say that our dogs live there in packs and we do not keep dogs in cages :-) We believe that they actually prefer to live together in groups, with each group having its own size. This is very important because it has a positive effect on their stress levels and helps them to socialise and feel at home.
  
  We make sure the dogs are well cared for, with regular check-ups, neutering and microchip implantation, and we work with local vets to ensure the animals are always healthy and well cared for.
  
  We are committed to finding loving homes for our dogs through fostering and rehoming both in Cyprus and abroad, in the UK and Germany. We have a great team of dedicated volunteers who are always ready to help, and we are very grateful for the support we receive through fundraising and donations from the local community. It's all about giving these animals the best possible life. And your help on the ground is invaluable in achieving this!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  General Maintenance
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  Nature

  

  Music

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Pets

  

  Charity work

  

  Animals
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Volunteering with us offers a unique cultural exchange experience. You'll work alongside locals and international volunteers, learning about animal welfare practices in Cyprus while immersing yourself in our island's rich culture and traditions.
  
  Outside of your work, you can explore Cyprus' stunning landscapes, historic sites, and vibrant local communities. Share meals, stories, and experiences with our team, creating lasting friendships and memories.
  
  You will get to experience first hand some of the rescue dogs that we help and see some of the abuse, neglect and broken souls we help. If you are really luck you may even get to see some puppies being born and help the mother raise them.
  
  We do pride our selves that we have a basic medical room on site at the shelter to deal with the normal day to day medications like de-worming, de-tick and flea treatments, washing and grooming.

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  Help

  We are looking for on-site volunteers to support our work at the sanctuary. Due to the work involved and the amount of dogs that we care for and insurance purposes we ask that you must be at a age of 25yrs min and had a tetanus vaccination within the last 10 yrs
  In case of an injurie through an accident or bit please confirm you hold a medical policy. Medical treatments in Cyprus can be expensive.
  
  The daily tasks include:
  
  - Cleaning and disinfecting all dog areas
  - Cleaning and refilling all water bowls and food bowls
  - Dailey feeding
  - Receiving food deliveries
  - Meeting and greeting the public when they come to see the shelter and look to adopt a dog.
  - Checking dog beds, replacing bedding if needed
  - Washing dog bedding
  - Assisting with dog medications and treatments
  - Veterinarian visits when needed
  - Airport runs for dogs leaving to their new forever homes.
  - Dog grooming
  - Dog walking
  - Playing and social interaction with the dogs (a must)
  - Shelter maintenance
  - Volunteering at fund raising events
  
  Working Schedules:
  
  Schedule 1:
  Mon Day Off / Tue 10am - 3pm / Wed 9am - 2pm / Thur 9am - 2pm / Fri Day Off / Sat 10am - 3pm / Sun 9am - 2pm
  
  Schedule 2:
  Mon 9am - 2pm / Tue Day Off / Wed 10am - 3pm / Thur 9am - 2pm / Fri 9am - 2pm / Sat Day Off / Sun 10am - 3pm
  
  Schedule 3:
  Mon 10am to 3pm / Tue 9am to 2pm / Wed Day Off / Thur 10am to 3pm / Fri 10am to 3pm / Sat 9am to 2pm / Sun Day Off
  
  Your help ensures our animals receive the love and care they need.
  
  2026 Available booking dates:
  
  1st Feb to 15th Feb / 16th Feb to 2nd Mar
  4th Mar to 18th Mar / 19th Mar to 2nd Apr
  4th Apr to 18th Apr / 19th Apr to 3rd May
  5th May to 19th May / 20th May to 3rd Jun
  5th Jun to 19th Jun / 20th Jun to 4th Jul
  6th Jul to 20th Jul / 21st Jul to 4th Aug
  6th Aug to 20th Aug / 21st Aug to 4th Sep
  6th Sep to 20th Sep / 21st Sep to 5th Oct
  7th Oct to 21st Oct / 22nd Oct to 5th Nov
  7th Nov to 21st Nov / 22nd Nov to 6th Dec
  7th Dec to 21st Dec.
  Please send us a message to check for availability.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  At our sanctuary, English is the primary language spoken, ensuring smooth communication for all. Many of our volunteers are German, so German is also widely used. This creates an excellent opportunity for Workawayers to practice or improve their English or German skills while connecting with an international team!
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  Accommodation

  A new residential container for our volunteers was built in May! It has two bedrooms, one twin bedroom, one single bedroom, shared bathroom with a shower, a kitchenette, 2 fridge freezers, washing machine and a outside seating area.
  
  There are a few dogs that live with you in the container during your stay. You may connect with some of the dogs and allow them to sleep with you if you should be comfortable with that.
  It is the volunteers job to maintain both the inside and outside areas. Also to feed, water and care for these dogs.
  In some cases you may be asked to look after a sick dog to show them love, kindness and ensure they take their medications.
  You may be asked to watch over the dogs while the owner goes out on shelter business for a few hours, this would require minimum of two people to stay on site and watch/control the dogs to ensure their safety.
  
  Food is included and cooking facilities provided in the stay, but you are responsible for cooking for yourself, unless there are group plans in which you would like to participate - but in general, it's self-catering when it comes to cooking.
  When you arrive please make it know your likes and dislikes with food. We have a regular fish and chip Friday from the local village of Anarita.

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  What else ...

  A car is available, but a valid driving license is essential as the animal shelter is located in the mountains. The car is mainly for shelter use - it can be used on off days or after work (dates and times need to be checked with Keith), but a 10e contribution to fuel is required per day of use. The nearest town / Beach is only a 10-minute drive away.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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