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Peru Dog Shelter Volunteering
by: Globalteer
Volunteer at a dog rescue center in the magnificent city of Cusco in Peru with Globalteer. Participants work directly with the dogs at the rescue center, preparing their food, walking them, socializing with them, and training them. Many of the dogs at the center previously lived on the streets and suffered serious injuries from being run over by cars, fighting among packs, or being beaten by marke...
Volunteer at a dog rescue center in the magnificent city of Cusco in Peru with Globalteer. Participants work directly with the dogs at the rescue center, preparing their food, walking them, socializing with them, and training them. Many of the dogs at the center previously lived on the streets and suffered serious injuries from being run over by cars, fighting among packs, or being beaten by market stall owners, as well as suffering from malnourishment and general mistrust of humans. The main objective of the dog rescue center is to nurture the dogs back to health through receiving veterinary treatment and loving care from veterinary students and volunteers. Whenever possible, the dogs are placed in caring adoptive homes. The Peru Dog Rescue Shelter works with dogs that have been aba...
Program Highlights
Experience the magnificent ancient city of Cusco and visit Machu Picchu.
Meet new like-minded friends from around the world.
Help create a happy and respectful life for the rescued dogs.
Receive unrivaled support from Globalteer staff in Cusco.
Make memories in this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Quick Details
- Cusco, Peru
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- Conservation
- Veterinary Science
- All Nationalities
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Amazing time in Peru with the dogs!
by: Evie Rollinson - EnglandProgram: Peru Dog Shelter VolunteeringI loved volunteering at the Dog's Shelter, you can see that the staff there love the dogs and put their needs first. It was so fun to play with them all, they're so cute and all just want to be loved! The volunteer house was great, I enjoyed meeting people from all around the world and everybody got along so well. There was a mixture of volunteers and Globalteer interns, so meeting the Globalteer staff was really nice too. Cusco is an amazing city, there is so much to do inside the city and in ...
Lovely dogs and people!
by: Bella Roberts - United StatesProgram: Peru Dog Shelter VolunteeringI really enjoyed working at the Peru Dog Project. Though some dogs arrive in bad condition or have suffered neglect/abuse, they’re still happy dogs at heart and a joy to work with. The owners of the project are passionate and well-organized, and it was a pleasure to spend 2 weeks with them and their dogs. The facilities/kennels are simple, but the dogs have lots of space to run around, and are overall healthy and happy.
An upsetting experience
by: Christine Hamilton - United KingdomProgram: Peru Dog Shelter VolunteeringI volunteered at the dog shelter in Cusco in 2017 at which time it was not possible to leave a review or if it was I was not aware of it. My experience was rather negative. I was very upset by the conditions and the way the dogs were treated to the extent that I had to stop going there after the second day. I informed the Globalteer office in Cusco of my concerns and they took quick action to address the most serious of these. After I returned home to the UK, I wrote an email to Globalteer...
Dear Christine,<br/>Many thanks for you feedback and concern for the dogs at the Peruvian shelter. We apologise that you were not happy about how your complaint was handled.<br/><br/>Globalteer management in Peru interviewed yourself as well as all s...
Program Details
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Locations
- Cusco, Peru
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- Conservation
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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