MULTI-TASKER / EDUCATOR & VICTIM OF APAC ADOPTION SYNDROME

Andy has been involved with APAC for numerous years. He comes several times a week to help clean the stables, and also organises educational events for children here, to ensure they learn all about us and our animals.

Andy fell victim to the trap of APAC volunteering… adoption! He found himself falling for a gorgeous golden retriever mix that had been brought to us all the way from Valencia. This beautiful girl is now living her best life with Andy, his wife, and their other three dogs.

THE BERMUDAN DIY-ER

Rick is originally from Bermuda and came to APAC after he moved to Spain with his wife Susan.

He cleans the stables (of course!) but his special skill is that with his magical touch, Rick fixes everything that needs his technical expertise. And here at APAC, that is plenty!

CHIEF GROOMER & CUDDLER

Susan and her husband Rick come every Tuesday and Wednesday morning to help out wherever needed, and to do whatever needs to be done. She works in the stables, feeding the horses and giving them some extra TLC; grooming them and making them look all gorgeous and shiny.

She also has a big fan base amongst the dogs and Panter the cat, as she always ensures giving them some extra cuddles (and breakfast!).

MUCKER OUT-ER / MUCKER IN-ER

Ana is basically part of the inventory at APAC! She started several years ago, and helps out usually on a Saturday.

She is a real hands-on girl and team-player. Ana does not shy away from all the work that has to be done here, it doesn’t matter if it is cleaning the stables, feeding the horses, or tidying up the yard. She does what needs to be done to give our animals the best possible home.

WHEELBARROW WARRIOR & ANOTHER VICTIM OF APAC ADOPTION SYNDROME

Tanja wanted to volunteer at an animal shelter, when she moved to Spain in early 2022. Tanja, quite rightly, did not trust herself to volunteer at a cat and/or dog shelter (she would take home a new animal every day)! The likelihood of her walking home with a horse seemed somewhat reduced, not impossible, but reduced! Tanja adopted her dog Sebastian from APAC in 2022. So look how that careful planning worked out!

Tanja spends her Sundays mucking out and helping out. She works on other projects such as the revamp of this website too.

AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINAIRE

Ilona joined APAC in 2023. She was really impressed by what Lois does, and wanted to support wherever she could.

She usually helps at our ‘finca’ where the healthier horses can be found. She is a big (BIG!) advocate of the rescue centre and brings as many people to APAC as she possibly can.

SHE MOVED, BUT HER HEART STAYED PUT

Isabel joined APAC in 2013, because she loves horses! She was drawn to the cause and found the experience of APAC life very different to anything she had known before. Isabel was drawn to be part of this life-enriching community of animals and volunteers.

Isabel has since moved further away from APAC, but does still support us as much as she can.

IT’S A FAMILY THING

Jessi is Lois’ middle daughter. She has a special love of animals. Owning several pets herself, she always keeps her eyes and ears open, ready to help any other animals in need.

THE NEXT GENERATION

Lucy is the youngest of Lois’ three daughters and together with the daughter of a family friend, Xana, they have pretty much grown up at APAC.

Xana, so inspired by her time working with horses, will be attending ‘La Gernecia Ecuestrian School’ in Asturias in northern Spain from September 2024.

OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER!

Fancy joining our fab, fun team of volunteers? We are always looking for hands-on people to be part of our awesome team.

Come and meet us and our horses, donkeys, mules, goats & dogs! We can find a volunteer role that both suits you, and aids us.

We rely on your help to help all our animals. Find out more here.