The Ibiza Feline Colonies Association (ACFE) has launched a campaign to recruit volunteers to help improve the quality of life for the approximately forty adult cats currently residing at the Sa Coma Animal Protection Center (CPA) in the municipality of Ibiza. Many of these felines have been in their cages for months, or even longer, awaiting adoption , and the association believes that community support is essential to making their stay as comfortable as possible.
The main goal of this initiative is to reduce stress and promote socialization in the animals through simple yet highly effective activities. Volunteers can take the cats out of their enclosures for short walks around the facilities, allowing them to explore their surroundings, receive affection, or be brushed to remove loose fur. According to ACFE, these routines not only improve the cats' mood but also increase their chances of finding a home by making them calmer and more sociable.
Volunteering with no prior experience
One of the key aspects of this initiative is that no prior experience is required to participate . Both the staff at the Sa Coma Adult Education Center (CPA) and more experienced volunteers explain how the program works and support new participants during their first few days. The established schedule for volunteering is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, and Thursday afternoons, although the center is open to the public Monday through Friday mornings and Thursday afternoons as well.
The association emphasizes that anyone, regardless of their experience with animals, can contribute. Simply spending a little time walking or petting these cats significantly improves their physical and emotional well-being and helps make the center a more welcoming place for them.
Long-term cat homes
In addition to strengthening its volunteer program, the Sa Coma Animal Protection Center (CPA Sa Coma) is seeking families willing to adopt long-term care cats. These are animals that, due to advanced age or a chronic illness compatible with a good quality of life, are in the final stage of their lives. ACFE (Association of Feline Breeders) argues that these felines deserve to spend their last months or years in a home , surrounded by peace, affection, and care, rather than remaining in a shelter.
To facilitate these special adoptions, the center covers all veterinary care expenses. This way, adoptive families only need to provide a safe environment, time, and love. "Giving them a home in the final stage of their lives is an act of enormous generosity that completely transforms their well-being," the association states, encouraging those considering sharing their lives with a cat to also consider these "invisible" animals who often have fewer opportunities.
Protocol for injured community cats
The organization also reminds residents of the procedure to follow if they find a stray cat injured, sick, or in obvious distress within the municipality of Ibiza. In such cases, the Ibiza Local Police should be notified , who will activate the municipal service responsible for capturing and transporting the animal so it can receive the necessary veterinary care. The association emphasizes that both responsible reporting and the involvement of volunteers help build a city more committed to animal welfare.
For those wishing to contribute financially, the center offers options such as Bizum to 12986, Teaming, or PayPal. All information regarding volunteering and adoptions can be obtained by calling 971 19 22 81, sending a WhatsApp message to 680 599 345, or emailing cpa@eivissa.es.
Ultimately, ACFE's campaign aims to mobilize the Ibiza community so that the cats at the Sa Coma Animal Shelter don't spend their time alone. Volunteering, the adoption of senior animals, and community involvement are the three pillars of this initiative, which seeks to give a second chance to some forty felines who simply need a little attention and affection to improve their daily lives.
