kspca in kenya


		KENYA SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION AND CARE OF ANIMALS. Volunteer assistance required. Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA) is located 15 minutes away from the Nairobi National Park which is 20 minutes away from the capital’s central business district. With a smaller branch in Mombasa, KSPCA has over the years been hailed as the “The voice for animals in Kenya”. The society has over the years rescued and re-housed dogs of all breeds, cats of different strain, donkeys, goats, rabbits, horses and pigs. Animals at KSCPA have different stories and backgrounds, ranging from national heroes (dogs that have won international accolades for mystifying rescues) to those that were taken away from abusive owners. The list is also inclusive of animals that were rescued from the streets and those that could be under pain due festering infections or ailments in a community where no one cares. Because Kenyans are people struggling with day to day basics like food and shelter, the majority is not able to afford a better life for their pets as a result the animals are never in their list of priorities. This creates room for stray cats and rabid dogs that could in the long run turn harmful and not man’s best friend. Dogs for example could turn fierce and pass on rabies upon biting a person, which is possible because the dogs are up and about living their life and protecting themselves the best way they know how. A volunteer’s efforts could help abolish such dangers and give Nairobi the glory it deserves. Nairobi has risen in a single century from a brackish uninhabited swampland to a thriving modern capital faced with a number of globalization discontents. Despite these, Nairobi stands tall and proud as Africa’s Safaris capital – the only city in the world where one can see wild animals living naturally in wild. The city never seems to sleep. The entire town has boundless energy, thriving human life and great contrasts where race, tribe and origin all become facets of a unique Nairobi character. Together with Mombasa the two cities paint a vivid portrait of Kenya. They create a diverse melting pot of races and traditional and modern cultures, with a history as rich as the natural wealth, hospitality and topographical beauty that is truly African and could probably be found only in Kenya.	Actual Placement Photos.
		At KSPCA there is a million and one things to do for the animal lovers – rescue a suffering animal, clean its cage, groom it and feed it as if you were the mother or father – of which you will become without a doubt. One can also help the veterinary doctors attend to the sick and help them recover. From time to time, a volunteer could help take education to the wider Kenyan society on how to treat the animals, make them understand that they too breath the same air, they too have same blood colour and feel the same pain and torment whenever mistreated or physically abused. KSPCA has a department that makes cheap and practical animal handling tools where a volunteer with artistic mind could spend time helping out. One could also come up with innovative ideas that could improve the animals’ dwellings at the home.
		This placement would suit every other pet and animal lover. The work is varied and interesting.
		Food and accommodation will be provided by a carefully selected host family in Nairobi. We have a selection of safe and secure houses where the family will make you feel very welcome. Meals, laundry and private room, use of gardens all included.
		This placement is best for all animal lovers, especially those that would alleviate pain from cute and innocent domestic animals. The work is diverse and interesting. A great placement for anyone already in a similar field with both work or study.
		Many who have visited East African cities, have an impression that, “Nairobi is East Africa’s hub of fun". The city is awash with standard fun bobbling joints for the young and the old alike. Nairobi is the only city in the world where one can go for a game drive in the wild, thus, weekends out to the Nairobi National Park could be in order. There is also the Nairobi Safari Walk, Animal orphanage, a giraffe and an elephant sanctuary, where one could get to kiss a giraffe lip to lip. For a cultural night out a visit to the Bomas of Kenya, will leave you thrilled and educated about various Kenyan traditional cultures, music and history. One could also climb Mount Longonot, two hours drive from the city, for skilled climbers, Inspire Kenya will be more than glad to organise her volunteers a climb up Africa’s second highest point – Mount Kenya. The mountain’s icy peaks of Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5,189m) are accessible only to experienced mountaineers, Kenyans are uniquely hospitable people, intelligent and out going. A chat with them over a drink after a hard day’s work could be equally a fun.

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