Animal lovers with a few hours to spare are being urged to help care for street cat colonies in and around Quesada. Romalia is looking for dependable volunteers who can provide regular help or occasional holiday cover, ensuring cats living in managed colonies continue to receive food, fresh water and basic checks throughout the year.

Volunteers needed for regular and holiday cover

Romalia is appealing for reliable people who can spare some daytime hours to make sure cats living in managed colonies continue receiving the food, water and attention they need.

The organisation is looking for people able to help on a regular basis, but volunteers who can only offer occasional assistance are also welcome.

Romalia is particularly interested in finding volunteers who can provide cover when regular carers are away, helping ensure the colonies are never left without support.

Duties and times can be agreed in advance, making the opportunity suitable for people able to help regularly as well as those who may only have a few days available during the year.

Simple duties make a difference to street cats

The work is straightforward but important. Volunteers prepare food, provide fresh water and check the cats to make sure they appear healthy and well.

A little friendly attention for cats comfortable with human contact is also welcome.

No specialist experience has been requested, but volunteers should be dependable, comfortable around animals and able to take responsibility for the cats during their agreed visits.

By providing reliable cover, volunteers can help make sure the routine care of the colonies continues even when their usual carers are unavailable.

Volunteers will need their own transport

Anyone joining the volunteer team will need their own car, as mobility is essential for reaching the colonies in and around Quesada.

English-speaking volunteers are welcome, and the flexible arrangements mean people do not necessarily need to make a major year-round commitment to get involved.

Anyone interested in helping care for the local street cat colonies can contact Romalia directly through its Facebook page or call (+34) 673 844 303.

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Animal lovers can help feed hundreds of rescue animals while enjoying a Sunday walk through the countryside when Finca La Castellana restarts its charity dog walks in October.

The animal rescue centre, near San Miguel de Salinas, currently cares for up to 270 animals and says its monthly food bill can reach around €4,000. Three walks are planned before the end of the year, with entry fees helping towards those costs.

Autumn dog walks begin on October 18

The first autumn charity walk takes place on Sunday, October 18, followed by further outings on November 15 and December 20.

Walkers should arrive at Finca La Castellana at 10:30 AM, with each walk beginning promptly at 11:00 AM.

The route covers approximately 2 to 2.5 kilometres through the surrounding countryside and is completed at a gentle pace. A halfway water break will give both walkers and dogs an opportunity to stop for a rest.

Entry costs €5 per person, with the money raised helping towards the rescue centre’s substantial food costs.

With as many as 270 animals currently in its care and a monthly food bill that can reach around €4,000, the regular walks provide a practical way for supporters to contribute.

Walk your own dog or a rescue

Visitors are welcome to bring their own dogs along for the countryside walk.

Alternatively, people who do not have a dog can arrange in advance to walk one of the animals currently being cared for by Finca La Castellana.

As well as raising money, this gives the rescue dogs additional exercise, attention and socialisation outside the centre.

A barbecue will be waiting for participants when they return to the finca, with refreshments also available after the walk.

Christmas walk includes live entertainment

The final walk of the year, on December 20, will include an additional Christmas gathering.

Live entertainment will be provided by Alex Tipping, while stalls will add to the festive event following the morning walk.

The October, November and December outings will all provide opportunities to support the rescue centre while spending a Sunday morning in the countryside.

Anyone wanting to reserve a rescue dog for one of the walks can contact Lilly on (+34) 698 978 347 or message Finca La Castellana through Facebook.