GIVE...ANIMAL ASSISTANCE AND CARE
GIVE...ANIMAL ASSISTANCE AND CARE
ShoreTrips says...
ShoreTrips has recently joined forces with Hope Floats, a non-profit, based in California, that, like us, has a number of volunteer-based activities already setup. ShoreTrips is privileged to be able to work with Hope Floats as we share a mutual love for the well-being of the islands. With the help of our travelers, we are certain we can make a lasting impression in the Caribbean.
This facility is about working to help the animals in our community and we have been doing just that since 1996. This clinic, which opened in April 1996, began with two rooms, no electricity, 24 kennels, one vet and one kennel worker. Today, they have 14 employees and care for over 300 animals per month, either found astray or given up by their owners for a variety of reasons. The staff does their best to care for them and place them in good, loving homes.
Volunteers are a crucial part of this operation. They foster animals in need, escort them to their new homes, assist in fundraising, coordinate adoptions...and much more! Being a volunteer is a great way to get to know about some of our shelter pets as well as make new friends with other volunteers!
Your help will be greatly appreciated and will truly enhance the remainder of your vacation. As you will have the afternoon free, ShoreTrips will be happy to arrange some beach time or a snorkel trip or whatever you might fancy.
- Volunteer opportunities:
- Animal Care
- Grooming, bathing and feeding animals
- Walking dogs
- Assist moving animals to different areas of the facility
Days of Operation
Departures (local time)
- 11:00 AM (5 hrs) Volunteer hours are between 11am and 4pm. Arrive and depart anytime in that range.
Transfer / Meeting Instructions
See Special Instructions Specific pick up or taxi instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your trip.Special Instructions
Facility Supplies Wish List
• Dog and cat treats
• Dog collars (with hard plastic clasp) and leashes, small and medium sized.
• Cat collars
• Dog toys Kong and Nylabone preferred please!
• Cat toys
• Cat’s scratching posts
• Cat beds and more
• Medicated shampoo for dogs and cats and kittens
• Frontline PLUS flea and tick prevention medicine
• Office supplies: pens, paper clips, scissors, markers, etc.
• Old towels, pillowcases and soft fleece blankets
• Soft cat beds
• Kennels
ShoreTrips GIVE was developed to connect travelers with ongoing volunteer projects in the Caribbean. To accomplish this, ShoreTrips has partnered with Hope Floats, a non-profit foundation, which has agreed to organize these activities and to provide a meet and greet representative. The fee to participate in a GIVE activity covers all administration costs; the fee is not tax deductible.
Restrictions
• Physical Involvement Level: Moderate
• Minimum Age: 6-years-old
• Please be mindful of the clothing you wear today. Wear clothes you don't mind getting fur on. Also please wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals) that you don't mind getting dirty.
• Bathroom facilities are provided at the location.
• Bottled water can be purchased on site.
• If you have more than 6 people in your party, please call ShoreTrips for additional pricing.