The Animal ARC is a working animal shelter housing many different types of animals, some of whom are allowed to roam freely.

We want you to enjoy your experience with us, so we ask you to please respect the following rules for your own safety.

PLEASE CLOSE THE GATE

After you enter please make sure that you close and bolt the gate.

PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS INSIDE THE SHELTER

There is a donkey feeding station at the entrance.

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER ANY OF THE ANIMAL ENCLOSURES

This is strictly prohibited for your own safety.

PLEASE WEAR SUITABLE FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING

Our grounds cover 75 acres of uneven stony tracks and grazing land. It is outdoors so we recommend you use a sun hat and also apply sun block. Also plenty of water to stay hydrated.

DISCLAIMER

You enter the Animal ARC at your own risk and we cannot he held liable for any accidents that may occur. Please ensure that children are supervised at all times.

We have over 100 rescued horses, donkeys and ponies that graze freely across 75 acres of land. They come from all over the island, often in foal, so we now have a quite a number of babies that were born here.

The donkeys especially love to interact with our visitors and are often seen waiting by the main gates for people to arrive.

We would ask you to refrain from feeding them once inside the ARC and avoid carrying plastic bags as they will think it is food. They are also partial to investigating backpack!

PLEASE REMEMBER

– they are large animals and whilst the donkeys love a cuddle exercise caution around them, especially if you have young children. And please, do not place children on their backs.

Hunting is prevalent in Cyprus and whilst there are many responsible owners there are also those who discard the dogs at the end of the season, only to breed again for the following season.

The result is many abandoned dogs left to starve. Exhausted breeding bitches surplus to requirements and animal cruelty that is simply too shocking to mention.

So it is no surprise that the vast majority of dogs we rescue are hunting dogs. Frequently they arrive in a very poor condition and will spend a considerable time at our clinic undergoing medical treatment before coming to the Animal ARC.

We currently have over 800 dogs at the Animal ARC. When they arrive we will assess their temperament and they will be placed in one of our communal kennels where they will join other bitches or dogs and they soon settle in to their new environment.

Dogs by nature are pack animals and thrive alongside other dogs if given the love, care and attention they deserve.

With numbers constantly increasing giving the dogs the space they need is our top priority and we welcome regular sponsorship to help us achieve this.

We have over 800 rescue cats and kittens at The Animal ARC. When they arrive they will be sterilised at our clinic before being transferred to the ARC where they will be quarantined for 15 days before joining the colony.

They are free to roam and come and go as they please. You will often see them with the donkeys and horses or lying on a rock enjoying the sunshine.

They are also partial to following you around and wanting a cuddle.

THE CAT HOUSE

Inside there is a combination of individual pens, private boarding and also a communal area where they are fed.

In the winter mattresses are brought in along with heaters to keep them warm and dry.

They are the most chilled cats in Cyprus!

At the Animal ARC we have a strict daily cleaning, care and feeding routine.

CLEANING

The enclosures and houses are sanitised every morning as well as kept clean throughout throughout the day to remove waste products. Fresh bedding
is provided.

We do not use straw or hay for bedding as it harbours many insects and parasites. Our horse, donkey and goat stables are mucked out daily.

FEEDING

Our dogs and cats received a mix of wet and dry food provided in stainless steel trays and bowls.

We receive off cuts from many kind business supporters and the food is freshly cooked daily on the premises.

Our horse, donkey and goats are fed a mix offodder and hay.

MEDICAL CARE

All of the animals are observed and any that may need medical treatment are take to our clinic where they will stay until they are signed off by the vet to return to the ARC.

For the horses and donkeys our vet visits them at the ARC

Our clinic can accommodate over 100 animals at any given time, this being a mix of animals from the ARC, animals recently rescued and in need of urgent medical care, feral cats brought in under our free SPAYCYPRUS programme that are returned to their colonies as well as private veterinary clients bringing in their pets.

Imagine a very busy A&E department of a hospital, this is our clinic, which operates at this pace 365 days of the year.

Over 4000 animals will pass through our door every year, many are re-homed, many are returned back to their colonies and many will stay with us at The Animal ARC.

At the clinic we sterilise on average 30 cats a day

The operating theatre is used every day as is the x-ray and diagnostic equipment

We have over 100 in- patients every day who require medication to treat and keep them healthy

We need a constant supply of cleaning products and bedding to keep our animals safe and warm.

TO HOUSE, CARE AND TREAT OUR ANIMALS WE NEED REGULAR MONTHLY DONATIONS.

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