{"id":409,"date":"2025-04-10T10:22:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T08:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faunastika.com\/?p=409"},"modified":"2025-06-01T20:21:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T18:21:36","slug":"experience-volunteering-in-spain-with-animals-the-aprop-dog-shelter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faunastika.com\/index.php\/experience-volunteering-in-spain-with-animals-the-aprop-dog-shelter\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience volunteering in Spain with animals: the APROP dog shelter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This winter, I decided to embark on a volunteer experience that was different from my previous ones. A year ago, I spent a week at Tenerife Horse Rescue<\/a>, where I helped care for horses, dogs, donkeys, and many other animals. That stay was intense, full of work, and enriching. However, this time I was looking for something different \u2013 an organization that would allow me to help animals without needing to live on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After thorough online research, I came across APROP Animal Shelter – Associaci\u00f3 Protectora d’Animals de Pego<\/strong><\/a>, located in the Spanish town of Pego. I contacted Karlijn, the volunteer coordinator, who kindly responded and confirmed the possibility of joining their program. This opportunity excited me, and I decided to set off on a journey for new experiences and to explore the world of volunteering from a different perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the APROP Animal Shelter<\/a> in Spain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

History and Origins<\/strong>
APROP Animal Shelter<\/a>, located in the picturesque town of Pego on the northern Costa Blanca coast, was established in 2017 as a non-profit organization focused on rescuing and caring for abandoned, abused, and lost dogs and cats from the surrounding area. In Spain, there is no national or regional organization systematically taking care of domestic animal welfare, making such initiatives extremely important. APROP Animal Shelter<\/a> was created thanks to a group of volunteers from various nationalities who either live permanently in the area or participate in the program during their free time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Shelter Operates<\/strong>
APROP relies entirely on volunteer work and donations from supporters. The shelter provides a safe haven for animals that are often sick, injured, or malnourished. These animals receive necessary medical care, rehabilitation, and love to prepare them for adoption into new homes. Volunteers handle daily tasks such as feeding, cleaning spaces, and walking dogs. Additionally, the shelter organizes various programs to promote adoption and raise awareness about animal protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adoption program at APROP Animal Shelter in Pego<\/a> is surprisingly successful.
Approximately 80% of rescued dogs are placed into new homes annually<\/strong>, mostly adopted in the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. Transporting a dog from southern Spain to the UK costs approximately 450 to 500 pounds.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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