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Koh Lanta Yai, Thailand
Thai Island Dog & Cat Shelter
Care for rescued island dogs and cats affected by overpopulation, abandonment, injury and limited veterinary access.
- Duration
- 1 to 3 months
- From
- A$700
- Deposit
- A$495
- Dates
- Via calendar
- Minimum age
- 25+
See yourself there
Real moments from the project, the surroundings and where you’ll stay.
Why it matters
The program takes place on Koh Lanta Yai, a Thai island where stray dog and cat populations have historically been affected by overpopulation, abandonment, injury, illness and limited access to veterinary care.
What you’ll do
- Dog walking
- Cleaning and feeding routines
- Socialising animals
- Laundry and centre upkeep
- Helping the team maintain safe, clean and compassionate care spaces
- Registered Australian charity
- No-touch welfare policy
- Vetted project partners
“One month volunteering quickly ended up being 5 months as I completely fell in love with everything the centre does. I learnt so much from everyone at the centre and the huge amount of love these people have. What they do is not only provide a safe haven for all the amazing doggos, but fosters an environment where the team becomes your little island family and you are never short of a pal to grab dinner with, a beer buddy or someone to just have a good old chat with.”
Practical detail
What’s included
- Pre-departure support and project information pack
- Project orientation and all necessary training
- 24-hour in-country support and O2E emergency phone
- Certificate of participation if requested
- 500 Thai Baht donation to the centre
What’s not included
- Flights, visas and vaccinations
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation: on-site rooms are a paid add-on (A$155 a month), limited and offered first-come, first-served. If no on-site room is free for your dates, the payment is refunded and you arrange your own accommodation on Koh Lanta.
- Meals, snacks and spending money
- Local transport, in-country tours and return airport transfer
Book your place
Live fees and dates come straight from our booking system. Choose your dates in the calendar, or and our team will come back to you.
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