Animal welfare charity

Protecting Those Who Cannot Speak

The Association for the Protection of Abandoned and Vulnerable Animals (APAVA) is an animal welfare charity dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable, abandoned, and at-risk animals.

As a non-profit association legally registered under number 632650 in the Registro Nacional de Asociaciones, we focus on funding essential veterinary care to those who need it most. Our primary efforts support cats living in street colonies, as well as animals in shelters who require urgent medical attention.

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Providing Health. Restoring Hope

Across Andalucía, street cats and stray animals lead difficult lives. Thousands of cats often face hunger, disease, and injury. Many suffer silently without access to vital veterinary care, a basic right every living creature deserves. Local shelters and volunteers struggle each day, with limited resources stretched thin, unable to cover urgent and often life-saving medical bills for cats, dogs, donkeys, and horses.

As a compassionate animal welfare charity, APAVA steps in where help is desperately needed, acting as a caring lifeline for those overlooked by society. Our work not only addresses immediate medical needs, but also helps break the relentless cycle of neglect in these communities.

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How APAVA helps animals

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Veterinary Care

We fund critical veterinary surgeries, emergency treatments, vaccinations and ongoing medical support for animals with nowhere else to turn.

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Street Cat Colonies

Our team supports humane TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programmes, reducing population growth and suffering. Ongoing care includes vaccination, parasite control and urgent veterinary care

 

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Shelter Support

APAVA covers urgent veterinary expenses for shelters that care for dogs, cats, horses, and donkeys, ensuring that sick and injured animals receive qualified help.

Preventative Care

By promoting responsible population control and advocating neutering, we help prevent future suffering.

 
 

How to help animals responsibly

You can make a meaningful difference to the lives of abandoned, abused and vulnerable animals by supporting APAVA's compassionate work:

Donate

Your generosity funds urgent medical care, neutering and vaccinations for street and shelter animals in our community.

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Volunteer

Not everyone can give money, but giving your time is just as vital. Join our caring team to assist with fundraising  or administration.

Attend an APAVA Event

Participating in an APAVA event is a wonderful way to support our work, meet like-minded animal lovers, and help raise vital funds.

Run Your Own Fundraising Event

You can be a hero for animals by organising your own fundraiser! Whether it's a sponsored walk, bake sale, charity dinner, or online campaign, every event helps fund vital veterinary care for street cats and shelter animals in need.

 

Every bit of support helps us expand our rescue work and enhance our reach as an animal welfare charity in Andalucía.

 

 
 

 

All donations to APAVA are voluntary. Donations will be used exclusively to support the association's activities and objectives as stated on this website. By making a donation, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions 

What types of animals do you help at your animal welfare charity?

We help abandoned, abused, and at-risk animals, focusing on street colony cats, as well as cats, dogs, horses, and donkeys in existing shelters.

Where does APAVA operate its support services?

APAVA operates throughout Andalucia supporting street cat colonies and local shelters.

How does APAVA help managed cat colonies?

We fund TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programmes, as well as critical veterinary surgeries, emergency treatments, vaccinations and ongoing medical support.

What kind of veterinary care do you provide for sheltered animals?

We cover surgeries, emergency treatment, vaccinations, and other essential medical support for sheltered animals.

How can I support your animal welfare charity?

Donate online, become a volunteer, attend an APAVA event or organise your own fundraising event. For more information contact info@APAVA.es

 
 

Aviso Legal

Registro Nacional de Asociaciones number 632650
Asociación para la Protección de Animales Vulnerables y Abandonados (APAVA)
Calle Camelia, 69B, 29630, Benalmádena, Málaga
NIF G26672451

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