Our Local Charity Partner

Give us a paw in Ceglie Messapica and Friends of Snoopy

While Puglia is an idyllic and safe place to visit and live, it is not without its different approaches to some aspects of life. Despite the laws regarding animal welfare, there are still difficulties with widespread care for dogs and cats resulting in some strays in the area.

Support for caring for these creatures is widely underfunded and while the local government offices do what they can, the state funded kennels are overrun and much of the responsibility falls to local associations.

These are all volunteer organisations that work incredibly hard to look after those animals that are living free and re-home as many as possible. These associations manage to keep many dogs and cats out of high kill shelters and into good homes.

Gelso Bianco is partnering with one such local association who are seeking to create a safe haven for strays. They have acquired a piece of land where strays can receive regular food, proper medical attention, neutering and spaying, and hopefully be re-homed.

Golden retriever walking on a dirt path surrounded by trees and greenery under a blue sky with clouds.

Pongo

Give them a paw

Two dogs walking on a dirt path in a forest with wooden railings and surrounding greenery.

Poncho

A speckled dog with dark ears lying on gravel ground in front of concrete structures and trees in the background.

Shakira

Two tan puppies sitting together outdoors on a patch of grass and dirt.

Alex & Xandra

A dog standing on a gravel surface with a stack of wooden planks in the background.

Freddy

You can find more details about this local association - Dacci una Zampa Ceglie Messapica & Amici di Snoopy Mesagne - on Facebook and Instagram.

If you are interested in making a direct donation to the association please complete the form below and the association manager will be in touch.

Ways to support them

A fluffy dog with light fur standing on grass.

Luna

Black and white dog sitting on a gravel path with grass and a fence in the background.

Gilberto

A brown and black dog lying on rocky ground with patches of grass.

Bibi

You can support the association’s work by purchasing from their Amazon wish list.

Alternatively, these are some of the things that a direct donation can buy:

Vaccinations - help reduce the spread of infectious diseases, and ensure survival of puppies.

Dog and cat vaccines: €35

Full puppy vaccinations: €100

Male castration - helps reduce aggression, the risk of testicular tumors, and in some cases leads to becoming more docile and more willing to socialise, making them easier to adopt out.

Cat castration: €80

Dog castration: €100

Female sterilisation - as well as helping to fight against a proliferation of stray dogs and cats, this helps to reduce the risk of a number of cancers and pyometra.

Cat sterilisation: €120

Dog sterilisation: €200

Adopt a street dog - ensure it will be cared for and fed in a single location for as long as you want. Adoption can last 1 month to a lifetime and includes a safe sheltered location, food and veterinary care. With your adoption you will know the history and photos of your friend and receive updates on your dog’s health and life.

1 month: €30

6 months: €150

12 months: €350