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This is a small foster and adoption program for dogs that is run out of my home in the beautiful Guatemalan town San Juan la Laguna, Lago Atitlán. The dogs and puppies (and sometimes kittens) are rescued from the streets and given love and medical care in a home setting before being adopted by local families in the community.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Aside from the deeply satisfying “work” of playing with and caring for the animals, San Juan la Laguna and the other towns surrounding Lago Atitlán offer a wonderful cultural experience. There is abundant hiking, as well as many workshops and tours teaching the art of naturally dyeing and weaving the the fabrics that this area of Guatemala is known for. You can learn the process of how the local honey is produced, how chocolate is locally made, how the different kinds of coffee is harvested and roasted, the options are endless. Or you can spend your time reading and relaxing at home on the porch with the puppies or napping in your memory foam bed.
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Fun and rewarding Workaway opportunity in San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala, for someone who loves animals!
I am looking for one or two volunteers who are interested in helping to take care of my small animal rescue which includes 5-15 dogs/puppies, cats, and a few chickens (daily fresh eggs 🥚).
The animals are all super friendly and fun! The ideal person would be able to play with and socialize the foster puppies/dogs, take some of the older dogs on walks, give baths, help keep the yard clean, and help get the foster puppies/dogs adopted locally. You could even take some of the adults with you for company if you want as you explore beautiful San Juan la Laguna or surrounding towns. Altogether, probably 2-3 hours of actual work throughout the day. For example, help me feed the animals and clean the yard in the morning, then maybe some playtime/baths/walks in the afternoon.
My preference is for 1 or 2 women or a committed couple that really love animals and want to work to give them a better life. The neighborhood where I live is quiet and very conservative so there is no smoking/drugs/ heavy drinking here.
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Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
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Hébergement
The house is very basic and has 2 bedrooms that are rustically furnished with shelves, a place to hang clothes, and 3 memory foam beds. There is a hot-ish shower in our shared bathroom, coffee maker, filtered drinking water, small refrigerator, gas stove, and toaster over. WiFi is included but I use the basic plan of 5mb/s. For a small fee you can get up to 100mb/s. I am a terrible cook but have a large supply of Raman Noodles that you would be welcome to have. The local market with fresh fruits and vegetables is only a 10 minute walk or you can use the local taxis.
Autres infos...
San Juan la Laguna and its surrounding towns offer lots of hiking, swimming, kayaking, restaurants, and wonderful cafés. Towns around Lago Atitlán can to visited by boat and each town offers its own unique experience. San Juan is known for being a quieter, more family oriented town filled with art and textiles.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
The kitchen and the bedroom can be easily used for working online. The house tends to be relatively quiet despite the animals, but if needed I have an ultrasonic bark box that can be turned on while working. I teach English online most mornings using the basic unlimited internet plan of 5mb/s but for a small fee we can get up to 100mb/s
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Friendly and vaccinated dogs and cats are welcome here.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Mes animaux
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We also really appreciated you taking… read more
Emily is truly inspiring. She is such a hardworking and generous person, both with her time and knowledge of the local area, and also providing a constant supply of cake!
I will miss the morning walks with the… read more
The… read more
The atmosphere was so welcoming, and being surrounded by the dogs made it even more special. Emily’s dedication to caring for the dogs is… read more
Emily is super friendly and helpful! We stayed for about a week and could have easily stayed much longer. We fell in love with several dogs we wish we could have taken home with us (!!!) We had great adventures walking the older dogs around town, they are super friendly and easy… read more
