Mad Dog Trust - Volunteer

Volunteer

We are offering an opportunity to help develop Mad Dogs'Trust for the future generations of people and animals in Cochin (Kochi).

Not only do we need vets, trainee vets, veterinary nurses and assistants, but we are also looking for people with a genuine love for animals who would like to make a difference. If you have a desire to work hard and face a challenge we can put your skills to good use.

Our volunteer program is totally free, that's right we do not charge you to volunteer your skills. Many people come to India, and seeing the plight of the street animals, would like to make a difference. Our free volunteer program allows you to do just that. We don't just need vets and veterinary nurses.

Animals need to be fed, walked, washed, played with and loved as well as receiving first class medical care. Abandoned or orphaned puppies and kittens need round the clock bottle feeding and attention. Regular walks around the area not only benefit patients and residents at Mad Dogs trust but monitor the health of the street animals, checking for fresh injuries or abuses.

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TESTIMONIALS:

"I had been looking for an opportunity to do some genuine volunteering, that wouldn't cost me hundreds of pounds. I found Mad Dogs Trust and could not have been happier. I took time out of my 6 month trip around India to help out. I have no veterinary experience but that didn't matter, I was able to walk and play with the puppies and bottle feed kittens. Animals that have never been shown human kindness receive love and shelter here. I had a very rewarding experience." SARA VAUGHAN, LONDON

I have very much enjoyed helping out on this project. Penny took me in like a stray ,when I asked if I could do anything to help,that was that. A week later I'm still painting. Between Penny, Sara, and myself there is a very nice energy flowing, in the morning I can't wait to get here and receive my morning hug from them both .A real pleasure to give when you get so much back .That goes for the animals too, as Penny put it so well, helping hands are better than praying hands and every one here pray to one god or another but who cares about a thin scabby dog .We do! NORMAN SMITH, FRANCE.

Volunteering at Mad Dogs Trust

I had been staying in Fort Cochin with my partner Kim for a couple of weeks in January,and on several occasions we'd noticed a western woman driving around in an English registered Land Rover, accompanied by two dalmations. One morning we were sitting in Masters Art café on Santa Cruz Ground when both of these dogs appeared, followed closely by their owner, who we now know to be Penny.

The curious combination of English woman, Dalmatians and Land Rover was enough to spark our curiosity so we set about finding out her story. We were due to leave Fort Cochin a few days later, but planned to return after several weeks and so offered to visit Mad Dogs Trust to give any help we could. And so here we are, Kim is in the throes of helping with admin work, as well as tailoring a post-operative outfit for one of the dogs. Tailor made clothes are very common in India!

Sadly my first job was to dig a grave for a little puppy who'd not survived distemper, and when the time came some flowers from the garden were placed with her and we all said goodbye.

We'll do what we can to help whilst we are here, and will endeavour to spread the word once we have left.