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The Animal Rescue Project in South Africa

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This wonderful project works to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need in the Philippi farming area. Residents here are extremely impoverished, living well below the poverty line. The area has a huge issue with stray animals or abandoned pets, primarily involving dogs and some cats. The difficult economic and social situation has forced people to focus on their needs and neglect their pets. This ...

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Program Highlights

Help rescue and care for neglected and abandoned animals in the Philippi area.

Find forever homes for these wonderful animals.

Sterilize the animals to combat the over-breeding issue.

Pursue your passion for animal welfare through this rescue project.

Enable intercultural exchange that benefits both locals and international volunteers.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cape Town, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    • Other

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    This wonderful project works to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need in the Philippi farming area. Residents here are extremely impoverished, living well below the poverty line. The area has a huge issue with stray animals or abandoned pets, primarily involving dogs and some cats. The difficult economic and social situation has forced people to focus on their needs and neglect their pets. This often results in starvation and sickness. An animal rescue and rehabilitation center was established to address this ever-growing problem. The center is a pro-life, non-profit organization that rescues, cares for, and sterilizes stray dogs and cats, with the hope of eventually finding them new homes. The center can employ only a handful of permanent staff, thus they depend heavily on volunteers t...

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