Jeju Ugidongmul Shelter

제주유기동물보호
Location: Jeju City - 제주

The Ugidongmul Shelter is a private no-kill shelter run by a Jeju high school teacher with the help of volunteers.

The shelter is home to both cats and dogs and sometimes other small animals. The animals here are either abandoned, lost, or homeless. Many have previous house training, and they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Animals are available for adoption into forever homes, and foster homes may be possible upon approval. Currently the fostering program is being re-evaluated.

Visitors are welcome to come during regular volunteering hours on Saturdays. Information on the weekly shelter trips can be found on the Jeju Animals FB page,

What can volunteers do?

By walking dogs, socializing cats and other small animals, or helping out with other tasks such as grooming, cleaning cages, or taking animals to visit the vet, whatever activities you chose to do will help make their lives better.

Another important way to help shelter animals is to promote them for adoption. Get to know their personality, health, and history. Take pictures that show them off at their most adorable. Tell people about them. Post about them online or wherever they can receive more exposure.

Photographers are always welcomed and needed.

Note for volunteers:
The animals at the shelter can be exuberant in showing their appreciation for your visit. Don't forget to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty! ^_^

Posted Oct 15, 2011 ✦ Updated Apr 22, 2012
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Animals Sheltered

  • Cats
  • Dogs (large)
  • Dogs (small)
  • Other

Getting Involved

✭ Contact Information ✭
Volunteering: Yes
Fostering: Unknown
Donations Needed:
  • Funds
  • Dog leashes
  • Collars
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Grooming supplies
  • Other
Donation Details:

Donations are always welcome and are best brought to the shelter during a visit.
There is always a great need for newspapers, so newspaper donations are especially welcomed!

Getting There

Need Appointment to Visit: Yes
Hours of Operation:
Visiting Hours - Saturdays from 12:00 - 3:00
Directions:

The Ugidongmul Shelter is not far from Ara Elementary School which is located on the SE corner of the intersection where Hwy 1136 meets the 5.16 (that's Hwy 1131, or “City Hall Road,” the one that goes over Halla Mountain to Seogwipo.)

The shelter is about a 15 minute walk or a 3 minute drive from Ara Elementary. For first time visitors it is best to meet with a current volunteer who can then guide you to the shelter from the school.

Links

Jeju Animals FB Page
Ugidongmul Cafe

Animals From This Shelter

For Adoption

Mari
Shining Sun
Sun 선
Striking a pose.
Tommy

Adopted

The friendly beagle at the Ugidongmul shelter
Beatty
Charlie on a walk
Charlie, sweet
Chorum
At the shelter.
Pikachu
Family.
Yuni, aka

Comments

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annemariew

Feb 17, 2012 17:18

If you are in Jeju visiting or living there, just wanted to tell you that I had such a lovely time visiting the shelter. I was on vacation, and a friend and I took a city bus from Seogwipo to Jeju City. They have recently changed the time to noon on Saturdays. It was nice to meet some local volunteers, and Kara and others were very helpful and welcoming. As always, it's enjoyable not only to help the animals, but also to socialize and get some exercise. I've found on the shelter trips if you just want to walk a dog and clear your head you can, or if you want to chit-chat and socialize, you can. The shelter is clean and the animals well-cared for. The walking area is gorgeous, too. Once we got onto a trail, the volcano was on one side, the view of the ocean on the other, and lots of little farms and volcanic rock walls. You can stay for as long or as short as you like. We walked dogs for a couple of hours. There are so many amazing, adoptable and friendly dogs wanting some love and attention. I wasn't sure about taking time out of a vacation for volunteering, but it was such a nice part of the trip, and I will visit again if I come back to Jeju. So give it a go--the dogs would really appreciate it!

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adoptbullies

Apr 19, 2012 00:02

I added Yuni's adopted profile today, I just couldnt stand not seeing her represented ^^ Jeju has had a lot of success considering the whole island obstacle, just wanted to show off one of those. This is my favorite Facebook album for Jeju :D http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.229198943795902&type=1