VPVS- ANI 2: Saigon Dog & Cat rescue and care

THEME/TYPE OF PROJECT: Dog and Cat rescue & care AIMS OF THE PROJECT: The aim of the program is to provide a contribution to the welfare of animal in Vietnam. PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES: There is a fact that there are many dogs & cats were abandoned or stray in streets in Ho Chi Minh city in recently years. Response to the need of welfare work for those pets, a project named “Dog & Cat rescue and care” was founded in 2013. Project’s aim is give support to abandoned or stray dogs & cats. The founders are young people and mostly university’ students. There are about 5 people who are permanent members, the rest are temporary volunteers. Every day, at least 3 cases of stray/abandoned dogs & cats were found and rescued. Dogs and cats are brought to the foster house and taken care of, given medical care until they are healthy enough and ready to be adopted or return to home. Since the starting of project, hundred dogs & cats have been rescued. The usual number of dogs & cats at foster house is between 15-30. All expenses for project are donated by members or from fundraising through social media or campaign. As the number of dogs & cats is increasing, there is a bid need of volunteers, in term of caring for dogs & cats or help on fundraising work. COMMUNITY CONTEXT: Project’s location based in Ho Chi Minh city, but in different Districts. At the moment, volunteers are working at foster houses at Tan Phu & Binh Chanh Districts. Volunteers take the bus to work daily. The travel time is about 1 hours, sometime more (or less) depend on the traffic. . VOLUNTEER’S TASKS: - Cleaning the house for dogs & cats - Showering and playing with dogs and cats Volunteers also are encouraged to join other activities on social media such as Facebook or Twitter or organizing campaigns at local community in order to help for promotion & project’s fundraising. Working time: 9AM – 3PM. Working at weekend is optional. Lunch: Volunteers will have lunch at restaurant nearby station and will be guided by local staff. On your first day at project, you will be given an orientation tour of the Station and be told why dogs & cats are there and basically how they are cared for. Dress Code: Working dog & cat rescues station is different with other work. The dress code should be casual. Be aware that you can get dirty easily at work! Bring ‘wash-and-wear’ quick drying items only. Sensible shoes are a must. Please ensure that they are comfortable and fully enclosed.