Brand new rescue centre for stray dogs in Sacred Valley, Peru!

Noruega

5

Working atthe shelter really makes a difference to the animals there. All of the dogs are truly lovely and they truly show their appreciation for your care. It's a hard gig, because you stay at the property all day which kind of makes it so you're working all day, even though there's a lot of downtime as well. Emily the host is a strong and fierceful leader and the animals are lucky to have her! This was my first experience at WP and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to make a real difference.I also recommend staying at least 3 weeks.Come motivated and full of love and you'll be fine.

9 meses atrás

Nikki respondeu

Thank you, Kasper! Your positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed brought such a great energy to the team. We’re so grateful for your time here and hope to see you again one day! Take care and keep spreading good vibes! 🙌🐶

Canadá

5

This was an incredible experience. Emily is so welcoming and she does so so much!! She was more than a host, we were treated like family, thank you for everything ❤️ As for the volunteering in itself, it wasn't easy (but that was expected, all the information was given prior to going there and you know what you are getting into). Having like-minded people and a great team spirit made the work much more easier! Everything was so well structured and we had lots of free time to chill when everything was done. The location is just gorgeous and the dogs❤️ ohh I'll miss them so much!!

9 meses atrás

Nikki respondeu

Thank you so much, Sara-elisabeth! You were such a huge help during your time here. Your carpentry skills and strength really made a difference, and your easygoing energy was awesome. We really wish you could’ve stayed longer. You’re welcome back anytime!

Espanha

5

Magnifica experiencia. Precioso poder cuidar de loa animales y disfrutar de la compañia de personas en la misma sintonía.

9 meses atrás

Nikki respondeu

Thank you so much, Alnhoa! It was a pleasure having you with us. You were great with the dogs (and the kids!) and we really appreciated your help with the daily tasks. Wishing you all the best on your journey!

Cingapura

5

Emily has definitely built something special in Urubamba. Despite various challenges and constraints, they have created a home for >30 dogs, where they can all live and play worry-free with each other while also receiving lots of affection from us humans. The work, which revolves around feeding and cleaning after the dogs (and a couple of cats), can be intense, but there was also ample time to chill. My wife and I had a memorable two weeks atthe shelter, privileged to be in the company of the dogs and to receive the warm hospitality of Emily and Louise (the volunteer manager).

1 ano atrás

Nikki respondeu

Eugene and Adelle were fantastic volunteers. They are self-motivated and organized. Eugene’s photography, especially the Christmas photos, was a wonderful contribution. Adelle’s veterinary skills were invaluable in caring for the dogs. Plus, her pancakes were legendary! They were a true blessing to the team and are welcome back anytime. 🐾✨

Irlanda

5

I've had such an amazing experience at the shelterwith Emily and all the other volunteers (so much so I will be extending my stay for even longer!). Emily has an amazing vision for her project to impact Public Health and Education in addition to rescuing so many of these amazing dogs and I'm so glad to have been a part of it. It goes without saying the dogs are great, but so are the people and you'll have a brilliant time here! If you're interested in language exchange it's another reason to love it here as there are so many opportunities to practice Spanish!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Nikki respondeu

Thank you Gráinne for all your help! You are extremely dedicated, trustworthy, and have a talent for management. You go above and beyond your duties, take initiative and work work well in a team environment. We give you 20 stars out of 10 for sure! You would be an absolute asset to any team!

México

5

Fue mi primera experiencia como voluntaria y me encantooo! ❤️ Las tareas fueron sencillas y todo como fue acordado. La ubicación es perfecta, rodeada de montañas, ruinas y cascadas donde puedes llegar caminando mientras paseas a los perritos; el pueblo igual queda cerca por si lo necesitas. La anfitriona es súper linda, te hace sentir como en casa😊 Al inicio debes acostumbrarte a los pelitos por todos lados; pero vale completamente la experiencia de poder ayudar y llenar de amor a los perritos y presenciar como superan problemas emocionales o físicos. Definitivamente recomiendo venir 🥰❤️

mais de 1 ano atrás

Nikki respondeu

Thank you Larissa for the sweet review! We are so happy you enjoyed volunteering at our shelter. We hope that the experience will stay with you and inspire you to be a volunteer for other projects that speak to your heart!

França

5

I've stayed only two weeks at the shelterbut I wished I could have stayed longer ! I felt really good there and it is mainly because it felt like a home. Basically you live with the dogs, take care of them (food, cleaning, hugs !) but apart from the feeding time which is fixed, you can organise the rest of your day as you want so life was super chill, especially after 3 months of backpacking non-stop. I was reading under the sun while petting dogs, walking dogs in the moutains (the place is gorgeous!) ... Emily is super flexible, open and easy going. Life is simple and good there !

mais de 1 ano atrás

Nikki respondeu

Thank you Romane for your lovely review! We really enjoyed your company, your help around the shelter and the dogs miss all your attention and affection! We wish you many more wonderful volunteer experiences!

Alemanha

5

My time at the shelterwas the best time of my life. Emily and the other volunteers directly welcomed me as if I am part of their family. The tasks make a lot of fun, are always well explained and you still get lots of free time, so I was able to go on trips to Maccu Piccu, Cusco and Rainbow Mointains. In the evenings We watched movies, played games or went to the brewery. But the best thing here are the dogs! They are very lovely and want attencion all day. If I could, I would adopt every single one! All in all I just can recommend everyone to get part of this beautiful project!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Nikki respondeu

Thank you Jon for your positive attitude, enthusiasm and all the love you gave to our dogs!

Canadá

5

My time at the shelterwas incredible! You will truly fall in love with each dog that is sheltered here! I teared up a little saying my farewells to all the lovely dogs and puppies! Meeting all the wonderful travellers was a true blessing! And I will miss Urubamba and the nature that surrounds the facility! Emily is truly an admirable host and leader. Work, scheduling, and everything in between is flexible, and the team is willing to meet your needs. Just come prepared to give lots of love to the dogs and with lots of layers because it gets really cold at night!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Nikki respondeu

It was a pleasure to work with you on our project Jiwoo!

Estados Unidos

5

We felt welcome from the moment we met Emily and the other volunteers. Not only are there old, abandoned or abused dogs looking for a second (or first) chance at a loving home, there are puppies as well as special needs dogs and cats and that need lots of love and attention. If you adore animals you'll have plenty of them to share your love with. The atmosphere's relaxed but with that many animals (and people) there's never a shortage of things to be cleaned, fed, washed, walked, put away, organized, picked up, loved, petted or played with. If you cant go, consider donating for vet services.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Nikki respondeu

James was an awesome volunteer! He jumped right in, helped wherever needed and was great with the animals. He brought a really positive vibe and worked hard to ensure all the daily tasks were completed. His love for the dogs was obvious, and we really appreciated having him around. He’s welcome back anytime!

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