Associazione Amici Animali a 4 Zampe - ODV
Adopt a Furry FriendA park in the enchanted greenery of Lajatico where abandoned dogs and cats find refuge and assistance. We need everyone’s help. Yours too!
Associazione Amici Animali a 4 Zampe – ODV
Welcome!
Since 2014, the Associazione Amici Animali a 4 Zampe – ODV has built and managed the ‘La Valle Incantata’ Dog Park Shelter, and since 2023, the ‘La Valle degli Angeli’ Cat Shelter in Lajatico (Pisa). This shelter is dedicated to abandoned dogs and cats, offering them a safe and loving environment.
Our shelter is committed to fighting stray animals, abandonment, and animal abuse in Lajatico. The main goal of the dog and cat shelter is to provide temporary refuge to abandoned or stray dogs and cats, actively working to find them a permanent family where they can live peacefully.
Our main activities include:
- Adoption policies to ensure the dignity and welfare of the animals;
- Active involvement of the Lajatico community and sharing of our missions and results;
- Implementation of educational projects in schools and nursing homes;
- Development of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) projects in educational and therapeutic settings.
We invite you to visit our dog and cat shelter to take our dogs for walks in the hills or to cuddle our cats. We would be more than happy to welcome you and show you up close our commitment to the welfare of abandoned animals. Come and discover how you can contribute or adopt a loyal friend!
Adopt a Furry Friend
Explore adoption opportunities Whether you can welcome a four-legged friend into your home or support one from afar, there are no barriers to making a difference. Direct adoption transforms your home into a place full of love, while distance adoption provides care and comfort without the need for space or time that not everyone has. Don’t let excuses hold you back: every action counts! Find out how you can change the life of an animal in need.
Make a Donation
Discover how your contribution can make a difference for the furry ones we assist. By making a donation or allocating your “5 per mille” (for Italian Tax contributors) to us, you will help provide essential care and a safe shelter for the abandoned dogs and cats of Valle Incantata and Valle degli Angeli. The “5 per mille” costs you nothing, but can make a big difference. Every euro donated helps save lives and offers a second chance to these wonderful creatures.
What we Do
Our Services
On-Site Rescue Operations
Dedicated efforts to rescue and protect animals in emergency situations or need, ensuring they have a second chance and a secure future.
Pet Therapy - AAI
We develop innovative projects for animal-assisted interventions, utilizing the power of the human-animal bond to improve lives in day centres, for the homeless, and for women who have experienced violence.
Adoptions and Distance Adoptions
We offer the opportunity to give love and a new beginning to animals through responsible adoptions, while distance adoption allows for the financial support of a needy animal, even if it’s not possible to welcome them into your home.
Involvement and engagement with citizens
Our mission is to actively engage the community, sharing knowledge and raising awareness about animal welfare, because together we can make a difference.
24-Hour Veterinary Emergency Service for Dogs and Cats
We offer a 24/7 emergency veterinary service to provide immediate care for dogs and cats that are captured, housed at our facility, or involved in accidents. Our qualified team is ready to respond to ensure the well-being and health of animals in any emergency situation.
Projects in Schools and Nursing Homes
We extend our commitment to schools and nursing homes, educating and spreading joy through meetings and experiences with animals, promoting well-being for all.
Capture of Stray or Roaming Dogs:
In compliance with Article 29 of Regional Law 59/09, we capture stray or unattended roaming dogs when intervention is necessary for specific reasons related to public health, safety, or animal welfare. 24/7 Availability
Capture and Assistance for Injured Cats:
We capture injured cats when necessary for reasons related to public health, safety, or animal welfare, including carcass disposal if needed. Subsequently, we provide shelter, assistance, and post-incident care for cats at our cattery when they are not linked to an owner or a Local Training Center (CFL).
And much more…
What Guides Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to temporarily welcome furry friends into the Dog Park Shelter, where they are cared for and socialized with the ultimate goal of finding them a loving family. We are committed to providing each animal with the attention and care needed to prepare them for a new, happy life.
And much more…
Contact Us or Come Visit Us
The Dog Park “La Valle Incantata” and the Cat Park “La Valle Degli Angeli” are open to visitors every day.
Dog Shelter: Open Every Day
Hours
10 AM – 12 PM
2 PM – 6 PM
Cat Shelter: Open Every Day
Monday – Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday: 3 PM to 6 PM
No appointment necessary.
Including holidays and weekends.
Address
Lajatico (PI) località Suciano – Very close to the Teatro del Silenzio.
Shelter Information
+39 388 992 9018
EMERGENCIES after shelter closing hours:
+39 393 242 8179
Email: amici4zampeonlus@gmail.com