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The animal shelter has been working since 2001 with the aim of protecting, caring for and finding homes for about 500 abandoned animals in the entire region of Medjimurje County.
Our wish is to encourage people to reconsider their relationship and join us in the fulfillment of our goals.
Considering the fact that every animal has rights, and that there are people who are ruthlessly violating them, we felt the urgent need and try to tackle the existing problems of animals. Through its activities, animal shelter is trying to eliminate the prevalent narrow-mindedness and citizens limited awareness on the issue of animals, and find homes for as many abandoned and deserted animals as possible. One of the main goals of our shelter is the education of citizens about animal rights. A large number of abandoned animals is an indication of lack of moral maturity in individual citizens. This problem cannot rest only at the expense of our shelter, it is a problem of the whole society in which we live, and no one should turn a blind eye on this.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Manutenção geral
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
Čakovec is located in northern Croatia, in the border triangle Slovenia, Hungary and Croatia. It is the largest town in Međimurje region. This is the area between the rivers Mur and Drava, which is known for its vineyards and agriculture. There is a museum in Cakovec, an old fortress, a library, a theater, a swimming pool as well as numerous bars / restaurants / discos, where you can relax . But is more a quiet small town in rural surroundings.
Ajuda
We are looking for more volunteers to assist with their every day care, as well as larger building and cleaning projects.
Every day care includes cleaning of the boxes (arranging/changing bedding, picking up faeces, washing the floors and changing water), as well as feeding and walking the dogs. It is very important that you are a responsible person who is willing to follow the rules of the shelter strictly, as these have been put in place for the safety of our dogs and volunteers.
In terms of our larger projects at the shelter, it would be beneficial, albeit not necessary, if you have skills in welding, usage of grass trimmers and chainsaws, and painting walls. Other handyman skills are also highly welcome. Naturally, should you have no experience of such things, we are happy to teach you the fundamentals.
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Croatian: Fluente
Acomodação
We can offer a separate house for the volunteers with four beds, kitchen, bathroom and WC.
Algo mais...
In the immediate vicinity is Varaždin, (only 14 km southwest of Čakovec). The city offers many cultural and historical monuments and is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape. The historic center of this pronounced Central European baroque city is very well preserved. Main attractions are the city center and the castle. Numerous museums, galleries and collections as well as the listed city cemetery are particularly attractive destinations. Of course there are also nightlife options, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Especially in summer, Varazdin and Čakovec are the venue of many cultural events, summer festivals. On the river Drava it can be nice to walk, a swimming pool / river pool has recently been opened.
The capital Zagreb which is also the largest city of Croatia is about 90 km away from Cakovec. Zagreb is really worth a trip, because there are many sights to experience.
Zagreb has an airport for arrivals, from where you can then take either the train or the bus to Cakovec. Generally you have good connections by train and bus to get around within Croatia.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! :)
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Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Espaço para estacionar campervans
Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.
Pode aceitar animais
Este anfitrião está aberto a aceitar viajantes com animais de estimação.
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Comentário (27)
The staff are very nice, and helpful - they would help without being asked. Bruno, Monica and Carolonia made us feel very welcome.
Accomodation is very good, with lots provided (e.g airfryer, toastie maker ). Monica gets groceries for you if you text a list at the… read more
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The staff are very nice, and helpful - they would help without being asked. Bruno, Monica and Carolonia made us feel very welcome.
Accomodation is very good, with lots provided (e.g airfryer, toastie maker ). Monica gets groceries for you if you text a list at the… read more
if you go in this shelter, you will love it, and you will miss everything about it when you go home.
I'm not saying that will be easy because it's hard to see all these beautiful dogs waiting for their forever home, but it's a beautiful and a… read more
I've never had dogs myself but I've always loved dogs and I really loved my time at the shelter. I'm happy that I was able to help the people of the shelter and I'm happy that I was able to help the dogs. I enjoyed the work. There were so many sweet and cute… read more
We wish them all the best in their lifes and thank you very much
Aleksandra
Thank you very much for all help!
Thank you to be a part of our team last month.
He was so helpfull and good and we were so happy to had him in our volunteer shelter.
Thank you so much Aleksandra and all the team for the experience and the work you do to help these dogs:)
Thank you very much for your help dear Berenice.
Everyone of the team is very friendly and if you needed help with anything, you could always ask them. They put a lot of effort every single day to care for the dogs.
Our experience was all in all positive. The accommodation is amazing with own kitchen, bathroom, terrace and… read more
Nothing was hard for her, not to be dirty or cold.
Dogs also love her.
We are hopping that we will se her again.
Where to start? This workaway experience was a lifetime experience. I was always into animal rescue and last year I had the chance to work in this shelter in croatia. And it seems like it was meant to be, that it didnt work out the years before that I travelled around. The work is not really work but it… read more
The only down side was the accomodation that wasn't very sanitary with mice… read more
We are very gratefull to have her here.
We can highly recommend him as a good worker and friend.
The hosts and employees were very friendly, people who always cared about offering a very good experience to their volunteers.
I keep my Animal Shelter T-shirt with… read more
Workaway is new for us but we are realy surprised how nice and good people are coming to help and work with dogs wich is not easy.
Thank you very much for your help and friendship. As you wrote, maybe we will see each other sometimes again.
Best luck and be… read more
He is in our shelter from 12/2018 and he will stay until October.
Good job that you did it here, Diego!
The feeling of helping out stray dogs and assisting in giving them some love and better quality of life, it’s just so gratifying.
Totally recommended and hopefully will make it back for a second round.
