Animal Shelter Huntsville, Canada

4.5
(12 reviews)12

Animal Care Helper at a Cage-Free Dog & Cat Resort in Muskoka

Help a sustainable project
8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
10 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Pet Sitting
Taking care of and looking after pets.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

Experience life at a cage-free dog and cat resort in Muskoka’s cottage country. Volunteers help support the daily routines of a working animal care environment, including maintaining clean pet spaces and helping keep the resort organized and running smoothly. In return, enjoy forests, lakes, and the peaceful Muskoka landscape while seeing how a professional pet resort operates behind the scenes. Set on 25 acres with trails and swimming ponds.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 21 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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12 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 10 Meeting international travelers
  • 10 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 7 Practicing English
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 3 15. Life on land
  • 1 4. Quality education
  • 1 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Adela

Czech Republic

5

I enjoyed my experience in HappyTails! The job is not hard, its mostly cleaning, moving dogs to different yards, feeding and doing check-ins and check-outs. If you like dogs you will enjoy it! The apartments are very well equipped. There was two of us for the volunteering . Im not super sure if I would like it as much if I was there alone, because the car is no longer available for volunteers and the walk to the town is long. We caught a high season and not enough helpers, so it was mostly more than 20 hours work per week. Lisa tried to find us stuff to do, that was very nice!

28 days ago

María José

Mexico

5

It was a fantastic experience; although there were a few tense moments, they were resolved without any issues. Lisa always offered words of encouragement. She is a great person ✨️🫶 I arrived without knowing English—I only knew a few very basic words and phrases—but I feel they helped me overcome my fear of speaking the language. A word of advice: you really need to understand a bit of English for the volunteer work, as there were times when I couldn't understand something and Lisa would get frustrated. Greetings to Lisa, Kent, Margaret, Benny, Elsa, and Rudy (I miss you all)🫂🐶❤️

2 months ago

Edilsa

Brazil

5

My experience was very good, I loved the region, Lisa is very friendly and welcoming, the apartments she provides are wonderful with great comfort, meals are plentiful, nothing is lacking. The work itself is very relaxed, it has all the necessary conditions to be carried out. I hope to return many more times.

4 months ago


Lisa replied

Thank you, Eddy! It a pleasure getting to know you. I am grateful for all the positivity you bring with everywhere with you, and wishing you every success on reaching top level in your English and your future in Marine Biology at an International level. I too hope this is the beginning of many return visits and a long friendship.

Jennalee

Puerto Rico

5

Lisa is very welcoming and accommodating, she really takes the time to get to know her helpers. We had regular family style dinners and played card games. Sometimes Lisa's directions during work are a bit overwhelming but she means well

4 months ago


Lisa replied

Thank you, Jennalee. It was a pleasure having you as part of the Happy Tails family. Your kindness, maturity, strong work ethic, and willingness to help wherever needed made a real difference every day. Anyone would be fortunate to have you on their team, and I have no doubt you will be successful in whatever path you choose next. Wishing you all the very best for the future. I gave you a 5 out of 5 in my review because you are.

Senta

Germany

5

Lisa was a very friendly and good Host with a unique humor. The provided Apartments were clean and cozy. Working hours were respected and if there was any kind of problem it could be solved quickly. Lisa was always nice to us and cooked delicious meals. If she couldn't cook because she had to be somewhere she always provided enough food. We had realy nice game nights playing cards with Lisa. We made new friends while we stayed at the shelter and had a great time. Just ask Lisa if there are any question about work tasks or ask her to write it on the whiteboard. Thank you Lisa !!!

5 months ago


Lisa replied

Senta, thank you for this—it genuinely made me laugh and smile. I’m glad you felt comfortable here (and relieved my cooking kept everyone alive and happy!). You and Johannes were such a great part of the place—easygoing, hardworking, and always up for a laugh. The game nights may still be under review… I’m pretty sure I was winning at least once. I’ll consider the whiteboard suggestion—no promises. Wishing you both the best on your next adventures—you’re always welcome back at Happy Tails! HUGS

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