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Welcome to A.P.A.V.

The Villalonga Animal Protection Association (A.P.A.V.), founded in 2020, is dedicated to the protection and well-being of all pets. Our mission is to help animals in need, care for them, protect them, and give them a second chance through adoption. A.P.A.V. is committed to the respect and dignity of animals and works passionately every day to raise public awareness and ensure a better future for our four-legged companions.

A.P.A.V.

Animal Shelter in Villalonga, Valencia

To better meet the growing needs, A.P.A.V. partnered with JC Puppy Rescue to create Refugio Happy. The mission of this animal shelter is to help both domestic and farm animals. Together, we work to ensure a better future for these animals in need.
We have several specific programs to address the urgent needs of animals in urban areas, especially cat colonies.
We are aware of the sometimes critical situation of these colonies and intervene in cooperation with communities and citizens.

Therefore:

  • We identify and monitor stray cat colonies in cities and towns.
  • We sterilize and vaccinate cats to limit their spread and prevent diseases.
  • We provide veterinary care to sick or injured animals.
  • We feed and monitor these colonies regularly to ensure their well-being.
  • Let's encourage the adoption of sociable cats and, if possible, find them loving homes.
We firmly believe that animals and humans can live together in an urban environment with respect and harmony. The goal of our measures is to improve the living conditions of these cats while raising awareness about the importance of sterilization and proper care.
By supporting us, you are actively contributing to the protection of these endangered animals and also helping to maintain the balance between species in our cities. Together, we can make a difference.
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For pets and farm animals.

Our Centers

REFUGIO HAPPY


The animal shelter takes in abandoned animals. It offers the animals a new home before they are adopted by caring people.

JC PUPPY RESCUE


JC Puppy Rescue cares for abandoned young animals. It offers the animals a new home before placing them with a new person.

What we commit to

Our commitment

We are a passionate and dedicated team, united by our love for animals and the desire to give them a second chance at their once-sad lives. Our mission is to welcome, care for, and rehabilitate abandoned, abused, or vulnerable animals. We then find them loving homes.

Save abandoned and abused animals
Animal Medical Care
Education and socialization of animals
Finding loving homes for animals
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APAV - Animal Protection Association

Related regions

We care for animals from the following regions:

Villalonga
Beniarjó
Benifla
Palma de Gandia

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Dogs, cats and much more

Our animals

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SASHA

Mix Bullterrier, hembra, 7 años, 30 Kg, 58 cm

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DUNA

Bulldog frances perra 7 años 35 cm 38 cm

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ROCKET

Pomeranian Spitz Rüde 10 Jahre 6 kg 28cm

Support Options

How can I help?

We depend on material or financial support. Find out how you can support us. We sincerely thank all our supporters. With your help, we can make the world a little better.

Donate food or money

We constantly need food for our dogs and cats, for example, Royal Canin Starter and Puppy for babies, and Taste of the Wild for our adults.
You can make a financial contribution of any amount to cover veterinary costs.
Membership starts at € 50.- per year.

Foster home

Becoming a foster family for our animals means providing a loving, temporary home for an animal awaiting adoption.
As a foster family, you play an important role in caring for vulnerable animals and providing them with a safe and loving environment. This gives them the opportunity to recover and prepare for joining a permanent family.
It's an enriching experience that makes a real difference in the animals' lives.

Volunteer work

Animal welfare would not be possible without the valuable help of volunteers. At A.P.A.V. and Refugio Happy, every little bit counts, and we are constantly in need of people willing to get involved. Whether you feed dogs or cats, care for a cat colony, or simply give them some time and love, your contribution is essential. Without you, our mission could not progress. Together with your help, we can save lives and give these animals in need a better future. Join us and become an agent of change!

Adopt an animal

Adopting an animal instead of buying it means giving someone who has often been through difficult times a second chance. By adopting, you save a life and help combat animal overpopulation and factory farming. Furthermore, animal shelters offer animals of all breeds and ages, already sterilized, vaccinated, and often trained. Adoption is an act of love and responsibility that makes a real difference and offers a partner a new life full of affection.

We try to make the world a little better by finding loving homes for abused and abandoned animals.

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About Us

Learn more about the person responsible for A.P.A.V

The organization A.P.A.V. is led by Lara Gomez. If you have any questions about A.P.A.V. or how you can support the organization, please contact Lara directly.

Lara

Lara Gómez

Founder and responsible A.P.A.V. and Refugio Happy
+34 644 311 336
Asoc.apav@gmail.com
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