Do you love animals . Enjoy hvar and help at my animal rescue

Canada

5

My time at the shelter farm on Hvar was truly one of the best experiences of my life. I could not have had a better first Worldpackers experience. Jana is absolutely lovely & her passion & commitment to these animals is really inspiring! The work is extremely reasonable & you are left with a lot of time to explore the beautiful island of Hvar. Majority of the cats are very friendly & you will always have a cat to cuddle with. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves animals & wants to experience life in Croatia!

3 months ago

Germany

5

I had an amazing time with Jana and all her animals. She truly has dedicated her life to caring for her rescued animals and has created a safe place for them in a the shelter so full of hate and pain. The room was super cozy and I felt at home right away. One will have to check the working hours themselves because Jana is too busy to do so for you. I loved helping Jana with the tasks and going on walks with her donkeys and the lawnmower aka Zena the pony. All the animals are super nice and love cuddles so if you are an animal lover like me you will have a wonderful time at Janas just like I did 💖

3 months ago

Germany

5

The shelter is a real gem. The work is really nice because it involves caring for the animals directly and indirectly (feeding cats, preparing hay…) and interacting with them for longer times. However, we often worked a bit longer than the 3.5 hours because there's just so much to do. The room provided was nice. The island is beautiful with beaches and mountains. Jana is really likable and cares a lot about her animals so therefore often occupied, her passion is inspiring. But you will have a cat on your lap at all times. I can definitely recommend this place for animal and nature lovers.

4 months ago

Germany

5

The stay at Jana's was very fun and the time passed super quickly. You get into the habit of feeding the cats fast and adapting to the working schedule was easy for me as well. Jana was always friendly with us and one can truly see how much work she puts into the care of her animals and how important that is to her. You should keep in mind that there's not always warm water, but as long as you don't take long showers every day you should be fine. You can always message me for questions about our stay… :)

4 months ago

Iceland

4

I had a great time at the shelter farm! All the animals (especially the cats) are so lovely and all of them have such a different character. The hours were suitable and you have a lot of free time to go to the beach or into town. The rooms were really cozy and clean and the kitchen has everything you need for cooking. Jana was a very nice most of the time, she would sometimes get stressed and then she would come across as a bit rude. But her dedication and kindness to the animals is very inspiring.

16 days ago

United Kingdom

4

Janas farm is definitely an experience! If you love animals especially cats it's the place for you. You can tell Jana cares about her animals truly and it's amazing to experience first hand. Feel free to message me if of any questions x

26 days ago

United Kingdom

4

My time at the animal rescue was a great way to connect with lots of different animals with massive personalities on a beautiful island. The work isn't too hard and leaves you with plenty of time in the day to explore the island (definitely explore the other towns!). Sometimes Jana can get stressed and frustrated if tasks are missed or not done to her standard and sometimes this made for a negative workplace. I found communication about the tasks that needed to be done in the beginning was lacking but once we understood each other the work environment improved and we got along a lot better.

29 days ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful time volunteering at the shelter and would absolutely recommend it. Jana is very kind and welcoming, the work is not at all difficult (typical tasks include carrying hay + water, scooping the shelter poo, weeding, watering plants, feeding cats), and the animals are lovely. The house is either a long walk or a short bike ride from the ocean and the town of Stari Grad. Both the house and island are beyond beautiful.

12 months ago

Ireland

5

I had a really nice time at Jana's , the house was lovely and the location was good. It was a great first experience, the hours weren't long and the work wasn't too challenging. The perfect place for connecting with nature. You have to really like cats as there are a lot of them, they are all really sweet and well behaved. Would definitely recommend!!

about 1 year ago

Denmark

5

I absolutely loved my time in Stari Grad! Jana is very hard working and truly loves all her animals. It does take some time to get to know all the cats & donkeys and understand their needs, but once you do - it's a breeze. The work/free-time balance was perfect for me, and there's always something to do if you're bored xD The rooms are great and you even have a private bathroom! If you don't like living among cats, dogs, flies and hay - this is not for you. If you love to spend time with donkeys and am willing to put work in to carry water and hay for them - you'll LOVE it here!

about 1 year ago

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