Volunteering with animals in Sao Vicente!
Overview
Don't miss the opportunity to volunteer with animals during your trip to Cape Verde.
You will see magnificent places and learn about aspects of the island that most tourists ignore.
Not only will you do good to dogs and cats that Simabo has been dealing with for years, but you will fill your heart with pure emotions that you will carry with you forever.
You will see magnificent places and learn about aspects of the island that most tourists ignore.
Not only will you do good to dogs and cats that Simabo has been dealing with for years, but you will fill your heart with pure emotions that you will carry with you forever.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
You will have the chance to take care of the abandoned and stray dogs and cats of Sao Vicente Island.
We always need a hand in our shelter which has more than 70 dogs and 20 cats.
We offer you a unique opportunity to fill your trip with love as well as introduce you to every aspect of the Cape Verde Islands.
You will be able to walk the shelter dogs, accompany needy animals to the clinic, play with the puppies and thus get them used to human contact, cuddle the cats and help us out in the hostel (the proceeds of which go 100% for the animals).
We are waiting for you!
You will have the chance to take care of the abandoned and stray dogs and cats of Sao Vicente Island.
We always need a hand in our shelter which has more than 70 dogs and 20 cats.
We offer you a unique opportunity to fill your trip with love as well as introduce you to every aspect of the Cape Verde Islands.
You will be able to walk the shelter dogs, accompany needy animals to the clinic, play with the puppies and thus get them used to human contact, cuddle the cats and help us out in the hostel (the proceeds of which go 100% for the animals).
We are waiting for you!
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
traveleverywhere1989
December 2020
Changing the life of one animal won’t change the world, but the whole world of this one animal will be changed. I’m Miriam, 31 years old, from Germany. I think that animals are better than humans, except these guys here from Simabo. These people are one of the greatest I’ve ever met. They put ...
Changing the life of one animal won’t change the world, but the whole world of this one animal will be changed. I’m Miriam, 31 years old, from Germany. I think that animals are better than humans, except these guys here from Simabo. These people are one of the greatest I’ve ever met. They put so much effort in their work with dogs, cats and also children. They change the world (for more than one animal). I’m having the great honor to be a part of their team for some weeks. I walk the dogs in the shelter, I cuddle the fluffy cats in my apartment and I can’t stop taking photos for Simabo. The animals here are just too adorable! Coming here wasn’t my plan. I work in the tourism industry and am usually quite busy. But right now with the worldwide Corona pandemic I have a lot of free time because nobody travels. For Simabo this is a really hard time because they need volunteers. Helping the animals here is not possible in the way it is with helping hands from travelers. Even though it’s not the best time to go abroad right now I decided to do it anyway. I made a Corona test and as soon as I got the negative result I traveled to Cabo Verde, the smallest country in Africa with a wonderful culture. I’m not a tough person. Seeing animals suffering makes me cry and cry and cry. But crying doesn’t help them, they need us! So what are you waiting for? Come and get to know this amazing place with this amazing Simabo team! They will help you having a great time here, even if you think your heart can’t make it. With Simabo you can be a hero!giuliamolla
November 2019
A Sao Vicente c'è un posto che non molti conoscono ma che tutti quelli che hanno voglia di provare emozioni vere dovrebbero visitare. Questo posto è il canile/rifugio di Simabo. Durante il mio soggiorno a Sao Vicente ho avuto la fortuna di trovare e di alloggiare presso l'ostello di questa associ...
A Sao Vicente c'è un posto che non molti conoscono ma che tutti quelli che hanno voglia di provare emozioni vere dovrebbero visitare. Questo posto è il canile/rifugio di Simabo. Durante il mio soggiorno a Sao Vicente ho avuto la fortuna di trovare e di alloggiare presso l'ostello di questa associazione che porta lo stesso nome e che devolve il totale del ricavato agli animali abbandonati o randagi dell'isola. In quei giorni sono riuscita a passare alcune ore in questo rifugio che ospita più di 130 cani ed ho avuto la possibilità di rendermi utile portando a fare una passeggiata alcuni cani e coccolando i cuccioli. Ero stata in molti altri rifugi/canili in Europa prima di questo e devo dire che, nonostante i mezzi limitati, Simabo fa un ottimo lavoro e cerca di offrire la migliore delle vite possibili a questi animali sfortunati. La passione e l'amore che i gestori Silvia e Paolo nutrono per gli animali è reale e lo dimostrano costantemente attraverso le iniziative di sensibilizzazione per la popolazione che svolgono sull'isola e le attenzioni che dedicano ogni giorno, tutti i giorni per cani, gatti, tartarughe e ogni essere vivente. Esperienza sicuramente consigliata sia per l'opportunità di arricchire il tuo cuore con le attività per gli animali, sia perché avrai modo di conoscere persone straordinarie e aspetti dell'isola ignoti alla massa.879oph_liec
March 2022
I spend 1 week in simabos’hostel and it was a great time, I really felt like at home, thanks everybody. I went to spend 1 day as well in the chenil and it was a great experience, I didn’t expect to feel so comfortable with the dogs, it was a day full of love. Thanks everybody to create such place...
I spend 1 week in simabos’hostel and it was a great time, I really felt like at home, thanks everybody. I went to spend 1 day as well in the chenil and it was a great experience, I didn’t expect to feel so comfortable with the dogs, it was a day full of love. Thanks everybody to create such places. I hope to come back soon!Nina-LyonFrance
March 2023
Bien situé, très sympa, une terrasse en roof-top géniale, et l'accueil chaleureux de Silvia, très investie pour la protection des chiens errants de Cap Vert. Pas d'eau chaude mais c'est sans grande importance. Cuisine accessible si besoin.
Bien situé, très sympa, une terrasse en roof-top géniale, et l'accueil chaleureux de Silvia, très investie pour la protection des chiens errants de Cap Vert. Pas d'eau chaude mais c'est sans grande importance. Cuisine accessible si besoin.