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Animal Lovers Rejoice! Volunteer at One of these Wonderful Croatian Animal Shelters
September 1st, 2023 - Are you an animal enthusiast looking to make a difference in the lives of less fortunate animals? Then look no further! Croatia is home to numerous animal shelters that strive to provide a sanctuary for abandoned and neglected creatures. Despite notable improvements in animal protection laws since EU accession back in July 2013, there's still room for progress. Inadequate laws on purchasing animals, lenient punishments for animal abuse, and the view of animals as tools rather than companions create significant obstacles for law enforcement.
Luckily, there are dedicated individuals and organizations who tirelessly work to improve animal welfare and give a voice to those who can't speak for themselves. Here are five Croatian animal shelters located across the country that would be more than grateful for your time, energy, and compassion - as would their temporary residents waiting for their forever homes.
Important Note:Know that all these shelters operate as no-kill establishments.
Dumovec Animal Shelter - Zagreb
With a mission to take in all kinds of creatures, even sick and injured owls handed in by bus drivers, Dumovec is a haven for animals in need. Asexpected, the most populous residents are dogs and cats abandoned or born through negligence due to a lack of spaying and neutering adult animals.
Whether you're walking resident dogs, playing with and feeding cats, or helping the youngest puppies and kittens learn to socialize - Dumovec is an incredibly rewarding place for anyone who loves animals. Moreover, being part of a promotional campaign to find homes for these deserving cats and dogs would be an unforgettable experience.
Dumovec welcomes volunteers of all ages over 15. They will even provide the necessary documentation for volunteers planning to stay longer term (over 90 days) to apply for residence in Croatia through a volunteering contract.
Reach out to Dumovec to learn more and discover how you can help by emailing them.
Bestie - Split
Dalmatia is home to countless stray cats who produce countless stray kittens. Sadly, many try to control the population through cruel methods like poisoning. Kittens are born into harsh circumstances, often to sickly mothers, and many don't make it past their first birthday. The picturesque streets of Dalmatia are often a tragic reality for local cats.
Thankfully, shelters like Bestie provide much-needed love, shelter, medical care, and food while these cats and dogs await better days. You can support Bestie by clicking here to donate.
If you're unable to help financially, Bestie always needs dog leashes, cat litter, vitamins for cats and dogs, dog and cat food, collars, leashes and harnesses, anti-parasitics, all kinds of medicine, toys, and cleaning/disinfection products.
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Zarkovica Dog Shelter - Dubrovnik
Perched away from the crowds, tourists, and monetary perks, Zarkovica Dog Shelter is a quiet oasis for abandoned dogs in need of love. City officials of Dubrovnik have historically been reluctant to expose the harsh realities of animals in need of care, keeping them out of sight from tourists and, in some cases, hiding them completely.
Thanks to the efforts of determined individuals like Sandra Sambrailo, the situation has begun to change. Zarkovica, with the support of the City of Dubrovnik and international Network for Animals organization, always welcomes volunteers and donations of money, food, cleaning products, animal medicine, blankets, and more. Taking home a local abandoned dog, newly adopted, would make any time spent in beautiful Dubrovnik even more memorable.
Explore the animals up for adoption, see the dogs and cats who have found loving homes, donate, and offer your services as a volunteer by clicking here.
Snoopy Dog Shelter - Pula
Snoopy is home to abandoned dogs from across the Istrian Peninsula. Lend a helping hand by financially donating, providing medicines, dog collars, harnesses, leashes, bowls, food, anti-parasitics, blankets, and more, or by volunteering your time to walk dogs, help socialize them with people and other animals, and facilitate their adoption into loving homes.
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Learn how to donate, help out, volunteer, or even adopt a new best friend of your own from Snoopy by clicking here.
Prijatelji (Friends) Animal Shelter - Cakovec
Located in continental Croatia near the Hungarian border, this shelter is home to many animals in need. Show your compassion by volunteering your time, money, or material goods.
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Attention Animal Enthusiasts! Help Make a Difference at One of These Croatian Animal Shelters!
August 30th, 2023 - Have a heart for animals and want to make a difference in their lives? Look no further! Croatia is home to various animal shelters dedicated to providing a safe haven for those who have been abandoned, neglected, or born through negligence. Despite improvements in animal protection laws since EU accession in July 2013, there's still room for growth. Inadequate laws on animal purchases, lenient punishments for animal cruelty, and the view of animals as merely tools rather than companions pose significant challenges for law enforcement.
However, numerous dedicated individuals and organizations are working tirelessly to improve animal welfare, giving a voice to those who can't speak for themselves. Here are five Croatian animal shelters that would genuinely appreciate your time, energy, and compassion.
Important Note:All of these shelters operate as no-kill establishments.
Dumovec Animal Shelter - Zagreb
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Dumovec's mission is to take in all kinds of creatures, including injured owls handed in by bus drivers. In addition to dogs and cats, it provides a home for a diverse array of animals. This shelter offers a wonderful opportunity to volunteer your time walking dogs, playing with cats, and helping the youngest puppies and kittens socialize with their peers and others.
Joining Dumovec's promotional campaigns to find homes for their temporary residents would be a truly rewarding experience. Volunteers aged 15 and above are welcome, and if you plan to stay longer, Dumovec can help you obtain the necessary documents for a Croatian residence permit through a volunteering contract.
You can contact Dumovec to learn more and find out how to lend a helping hand by emailing them.
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Bestie - Split
Dalmatia is home to countless stray cats who produce countless stray kittens. Many resorted to cruel methods such as poisoning to control the population. Kittens are often born to sick mothers in poor conditions, and many don't survive their first year. This unfortunate reality can be seen on Dalmatia's picturesque streets.
Fortunately, shelters like Bestie provide these cats and dogs with much-needed love, shelter, medical care, and food while they wait for better days. If you can't donate financially, they always accept dog leashes, cat litter, vitamins, food, collars, leashes and harnesses, anti-parasitics, medicine, toys, and cleaning/disinfection products.
Zarkovica Dog Shelter - Dubrovnik
Located off the tourist-filled streets and far from the limelight, Zarkovica Dog Shelter serves abandoned dogs who need love. Historically, city officials of Dubrovnik have been hesitant to expose the harsh realities of animals in need of care. With the dedication of individuals like Sandra Sambrailo, change is finally on the horizon. Zarkovica, with support from the City of Dubrovnik and the international Network for Animals organization, always welcomes volunteers and donations of money, food, cleaning products, animal medicine, blankets, and more. Adopting a local abandoned dog into a loving home would make any visit to beautiful Dubrovnik even more memorable.
Find adoption opportunities, see photos of dogs who have found homes, donate, and offer your services as a volunteer by clicking here.
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Snoopy Dog Shelter - Pula
Home to abandoned dogs from all over the Istrian Peninsula, Snoopy offers multiple ways for you to help. Financial donations, providing essential items like medicines, dog collars, harnesses, leashes, bowls, food, anti-parasitics, blankets, and more, or volunteering your time to walk dogs, help socialize them with human interaction and other animals, and facilitate their adoption into forever homes are all valuable contributions.
Learn how to donate, lend a helping hand, or even adopt a new best friend of your own by clicking here.
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Prijatelji (Friends) Animal Shelter - Cakovec
Nestled in continental Croatia near the Hungarian border, this shelter is filled with animals needing love, care, and a fighting chance at a better life. Your compassion can make a difference by volunteering your time, money, or material goods.
- In the upcoming year, 2023, animal enthusiasts can volunteer at Croatian animal shelters, making a difference in the lives of less fortunate animals. Despite improvements in animal protection laws, there is still progress to be made, such as enforcement of laws on purchasing animals and stricter punishments for animal abuse.
- Dumovec Animal Shelter in Zagreb welcomes volunteers of all ages over 15, offering a rewarding experience for those who love animals. The shelter is a haven for creatures of all kinds, including sick and injured owls. Volunteers can help walk dogs, play with cats, feed animals, and assist in promoting adoption campaigns.
- Bestie in Split provides love, shelter, medical care, and food for stray cats and dogs. Although financial donations are appreciated, the shelter also accepts dog leashes, cat litter, vitamins, pet food, collars, leashes and harnesses, anti-parasitics, medicine, toys, and cleaning/disinfection products.
- If you're visiting Dubrovnik, consider volunteering at Zarkovica Dog Shelter, which serves abandoned dogs in need of love. By adopting a local abandoned dog, you can make any visit to Dubrovnik even more memorable. The shelter welcomes donations of money, food, cleaning products, animal medicine, blankets, and more.
