Volunteer
with the Dogs
Volunteer with the Dogs in Aruba
Helping Aruba’s Dogs & Cats
Aruba may be known for its pristine beaches and vibrant culture, but the island also faces a challenge with stray dogs and cats. Many of these “Cunucu dogs” struggle with overpopulation and limited resources, and shelters work hard to keep up.
The good news? You can help while visiting Aruba! Local rescue groups rely on donations of money, time, and supplies. Easy-to-pack items like collars, leashes, flea & tick treatments, pee pads, and toys are always appreciated. On island, you can pick up food, beds, or cleaning supplies to donate. Volunteering for a few hours—or even considering adoption—can also make a big impact.
Every bit of support helps these animals and the organizations that care for them. If you love Aruba, giving back to its dogs and cats is one of the most meaningful ways to make your trip count.
Read more below for details on how you can help and even volunteer during your stay.
Luna Foundation
Luna is a no kill dog sanctuary for the neglected and abused dogs of Aruba. They also have a lot of awesome adoptable dogs. Locals can also get involved and sign up to help educate the youth, help take care of street dogs and assist in taking dogs to the vet, plus help with the daily cleaning and feeding of the dogs! And giving them lots of love!
You can sign up to volunteer with the dogs and help clean the cages, feed them and play between 10am-12pm daily. You can bring supplies like Purina Dog Chow brand dog food, bleach, Dawn soap, etc. They go through 3 LARGE bags of food a day, at least! So food is the top priority here:)
To volunteer for any of this, please text via Whats app +31 6 39354442 a few days in advance to set it set up. They also need Fosters, Adopters and Transporters in Aruba as well as in the US.
Wishlists are another route to help! https://www.luna-aruba.com/donate. If you buy something off their wishlists, it automatically gets sent to their volunteers in the US who then brings the goods to Aruba! So you don’t even need to bring anything with you and you can still help!
Donate here:
Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.me/LunaFoundation
Venmo: @Ashley-marszalek, last 4 digits of cell is 9422
Bank Transfer: https://www.arubabank.com/
Sgt Peppers Friends
Volunteering for Sgt. Pepper’s Friends is possible and much needed! They really can use all the support they can get. They have both local volunteers and international volunteers. As an international volunteer you can come help out with one or more morning duties from 830 – 1100 am. Please Direct Message (DM) on instagram or email info@sgtpeppersfriends.com to set it up about a week prior.
Wear flip flops and clothes you don/t mind getting dirty!
In general for local volunteers: they could use your help with many things: taking care of the animals by doing a breakfast or dinner duty, rescuing animals, taking rescues to the vet, visiting foster families and providing supplies, foster rescues (if accommodation allows), see our rescues off at the airport, etc.
Donate here:
Aruba Animal Shelter
You can volunteer your time here too! Sign up to Feed the animals, clean out the cages, bathing the dogs, cuddling, etc.
Donate Here:
https://www.fygaro.com/en/pb/1295874d-27f3-45c6-a485-06fda3cb3de8/
Animal Relief Foundation
A non-profit, founded by concerned tourists. The organization’s mission is to raise funds to provide care for homeless, hungry, injured, sick, abused, or neglected dogs and cats in Aruba. A walk on the beach in the hotel area with an Adopt Me vest on is a great way to help train, socialize and exercise one of their dogs as well as provide immediate exposure to people who may not realize they are ready to adopt.
Donate here:
New Life for Paws
New Life for Paws’ mission is to rescue as many stray, neglected, and abandoned Aruban dogs as possible while also advocating for spay/neuter programs to reduce the overwhelming amount of street dogs on the island. They provide shelter, food, and veterinary treatment for each of the rescues saved. Volunteer to Foster, Transport or adopt a dog!
Donate here:
One Love Foundation
Founded by a group of strangers on an animal rescue mission to Aruba a few years ago, the mission of One Love Foundation Inc. is to help change the lives of Aruba’s street animals by generating funds, raising awareness, and educating people.
Their primary goal is to raise funds to assist various local rescue organizations provide food, vet care, shelter, spay and neuter, etc. to dogs and cats in need. Their second goal is to raise awareness of the number of homeless, neglected, abandoned, sick, and hungry dogs and cats on the island. Their final goal is to educate people on the variety of ways they can help these organizations from afar or if they are vacationing in Aruba.
All proceeds received by donations, merchandise, events, and fundraising, will be donated to the various organizations in Aruba so they can continue their life saving work.
Donate Here:
Stimami Sterilisami
Stimami Sterilisami Foundation is non-profit organization dedicated to addressing Aruba's pet overpopulation crisis. Our mission is to promote responsible pet ownership and humanely reduce the stray animal population through our national spay and neuter program. As a non-profit entity, they diligently channel 100% of their donations directly towards sterilization initiatives for the public and volunteer and rescue organizations. The initiative, initially proposed by Yesenia Arends and established by Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in 2016, officially became a foundation in 2018.
Donate Here:
Bank Name: Aruba Bank
Account Number: 6012630190
Account Name: FUNDASHON STIMAMI STERILISAMI
Swift Code: ARUBAWAX
Animal Rights Aruba
A non – profit Animal Welfare Organization that aims to protect all Fauna, Flora and Marine Life on and around the island of Aruba.
You’ve spotted a homeless dog or cat and want to help!
I found this info on https://arf-aruba.com/ and thought it was good information to share as far as what to do if you find a stray dog in Aruba and want to help!
Thank you so much for caring enough to look into your options for ways to help. When you see a street animal you’d like to help, start by getting a few pictures of the animal. Some of the animals who appear homeless are actually known to be owned, and possibly wearing a collar, but are let to roam the streets by their owners.
Please check Lost and Found Pets Aruba to confirm that someone does not own the animal.
Want to provide medical attention to a stray you found?
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Contact an Aruba veterinarian (contact details below) to make an appointment and ask if they have space available to board an animal for the medical treatment process.
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If there is space available at the vet, now catch the animal and bring it in. If you cannot catch the animal yourself, Crijojo Trappers can possibly assist for a fee.
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The cost of medical care will depend on the animal’s needs and how long they are kept at the vet office. At a minimum, sterilizations are completed to help the effort to limit the homeless animal population. Other possible medical needs could include blood tests, heartworm treatment, and flea/tick/mange treatment.
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If you need help with any logistics, the volunteer organizations listed above might be able to help.
Aruban Veterinarian Contact Information:
Veterinaire Kliniek,Wayaca 128 Tel: 582-1720
Veterinaire Kliniek, Noord 50-B Tel: 587-0911
https://www.veterinaryclinicsaruba.com/
Contreras Veterinary Services, Shaba 2 Tel: 587-0917
https://www.facebook.com/ConVetAruba/
Contreras Veterinary Services, Savaneta 112 Lokaal 2 Tel: 584-0918
https://www.facebook.com/ConVetAruba/
Animal Care Clinic, Paradera 177- A Tel: 582-8382
https://animalcareclinicaruba.com/
Animal Health Veterinary Hospital, Caya J.E.M. Arends 20 Tel: 586-3592
https://www.animalhealtharuba.com/
VSH Ernesto Petronia, 88, Oranjestad
Whats App+297 699 0077