OUR DOG & CAT PARK'S
ADOPT, DON'T SHOP. SAVE A LIFE.
Our team’s goal is to try and improve as many animals lives as possible through
preventative health care, rescue, rehabilitate, and re-homing.
WHY DO WE HAVE A CAT AND DOG PARK?
Our parks are a sanctuary for the most vulnerable and at risk animals. It provides a safe haven for them to rest, decompress and recover or, to live safely long term when we know they won’t thrive on the street.
For some the parks become a permanent home.
We run two animal parks – one for dogs and one for cats. They are tucked away in the heart of the forest in Üzümlü.
We look after over 50 animals in our parks.
WHAT DO OUR PARKS OFFER?
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Warmth in winter and shade in summer.
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Safety and protection.
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Respite for sick or injured dogs.
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A sterile environment; hygiene is paramount, and we clean the parks regularly.
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Fresh water and food daily.
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Daily monitoring of health and wellbeing requirements.
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Training and assessments if required for adoptions.
HOW DO WE RUN OUR PARKS?
Our parks are managed by our park Managers and their team of volunteers.
The dog park requires 2 people to go down to the forest a day to check on the animals welfare, to feed and water and clear up after the penned animals whereas the cat park volunteers can go alone as there is not as much risk with cats being a lot smaller than our park dogs and are easier to manage.
OUR PARKS ARE SPECIAL PLACE FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteering at our parks is such a rewarding role. Not only are you in the middle of nature surrounded by birds whistling, with no sound of cars or the busy streets but you are caring for these animals who are so appreciative of your time and attention.
Our park animals will always greet you with a wagging tail or a purr. It’s our volunteers favourite day of the week!
Thinking about volunteering? Read more HERE.
HEALTHCARE
It is our priority to ensure all our park animals are neutered, parasite treated and vaccinated.
With so many animals living together we make sure their health and wellbeing is protected. We have a great vet who regularly attends our parks for health checks on these animals.
PARK ELIGIBILITY AND PROTOCOLS
We have strict protocols in place when accepting new animals into the parks as well as an eligibility criteria and this gets accessed on a case by case basis.
Our protocols are in place to protect our volunteers, while also taking into consideration the needs and vulnerabilities of our animal residents already in our parks and our potential future animal residents.
Factors we have to consider are:
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We have a maximum capacity rule to protect the animal residents and our volunteers - there are only so many animals our team can safely manage.
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We are limited to space/quarantine pens which controls our capacity intake also.
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Some animals are suited to park life, and some aren’t. The team has to manage the dynamics of the parks hierarchy and we can’t just take any animal in and allow them to fight it out.
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We only have so many quarantine pens. Each animal goes into quarantine for a set amount of time before being released into the parks.
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If an animal has a disability, this could potentially make them vulnerable if not managed effectively.
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We have to consider and assess the animals wellbeing as sickness or diseases that some animals could be carrying would then be brought into the park if not managed accordingly.
HOW ARE OUR PARKS FUNDED?
Our parks are funded through donations and our dog and cat sponsorships. We try to obtain at least one sponsor per animal to go towards their monthly costs.
The sponsorship funds contribute towards parasite treatments, vaccinations, fresh water and food and also towards any medical bills acquired. We also use funds towards park maintenance such as new feeding bowls and enclosure securing if damaged.
Donations enable us to work tirelessly to make a lasting impact on the lives of Üzümlü's homeless and neglected animals.
Your donations, no matter the size, makes a real difference. Every penny goes towards providing food, shelter, and medical care and together, we can create a better future for these innocent creatures.
Read more about our sponsorships here.
Meet our cats and dogs who are looking for sponsorships.
