--- title: New Animal Shelter for Abused Pets | Support Refugio Happy in Denia Spain description: Support the construction of Refugio Happy, a shelter for abused and abandoned animals in Villalonga, Valencia. Help us create a safe, loving home for those in need. --- [Skip to content](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/refugiohappy#main-content) [![APAV Logo](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hs-fs/hubfs/APAV%20Logo.jpeg?width=150&height=150&name=APAV%20Logo.jpeg "APAV Logo")](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/?hsLang=en) - [A.P.A.V.](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/de/apav) - [Refugio Happy](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/de/refugiohappy) - [JC Puppy Rescue](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/jc-puppy-rescue) - [Animals](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/de/tiere) - [Gallery](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/gerettete-adoptierte-tiere) - [Support](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/support) - [Team](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/team) - [A.P.A.V.](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/de/apav) - [Refugio Happy](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/de/refugiohappy) - [JC Puppy Rescue](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/jc-puppy-rescue) - [Animals](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/de/tiere) - [Gallery](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/gerettete-adoptierte-tiere) - [Support](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/support) - [Team](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/team) [Contact](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/refugiohappy#kontakt) - [English](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/refugiohappy) - [Deutsch](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/de/refugiohappy) - [Español](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/refugiohappy) - [Français - Suisse](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/fr-ch/refugiohappy) EN [Contact](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/refugiohappy#kontakt) Load more ![Refugio Happy Logo](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Refugio%20Happy%20Logo.png) ![Refugio Happy Logo](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Refugio%20Happy%20Logo.png) ![Refugio Happy Logo](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Refugio%20Happy%20Logo.png) # Welcome to Refugio Happy We at A.P.A.V. and JC Puppy Rescue are currently in the planning and construction phase of the new animal shelter, where we will provide a temporary home for abused pets and farm animals. Refugio Happy ## The animal shelter in Villalonga (Valencia) We, A.P.A.V. and JC Puppy Rescue, would like to introduce you to the construction project of our Happy Refuge, a shelter to support abandoned, abused pets and farm animals seeking a new home. The goal of this project is to provide animals with a safe, comfortable, and loving home, ensuring they receive the care they need and live in an environment conducive to their rehabilitation. Our shelter will be built on a 15,000 m² plot of land we have already acquired. However, to make this project a reality, we must continue installing various essential infrastructure. Our current priority is acquiring the materials needed to fence the property. This would be the first step in securing the area. This fence is essential to ensure the animals' safety. We then plan to build a park with a small chalet for each animal so that the animals can find refuge, relax, and socialize outdoors in complete safety. We also plan to install containers for various purposes, including an office for the shelter's administrative manager, a room for the on-call staff, a restroom with a sink for visitors, a food storage room for our animals, and quarantine pens for the arrival of animals requiring special medical monitoring or temporary isolation to prevent the spread of disease. However, to carry out this project, we need financial support. The costs for materials, the construction of the enclosures, the installation of the containers, and medical equipment for the animals currently exceed our financial means. For this reason, we are turning to you in the hope of receiving valuable support that will enable us to begin work quickly and accommodate the animals in the best possible conditions. We are happy to provide you with further information about our project. [The animal shelter](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/refugiohappy#tierheim) [Our animals](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/refugiohappy#tiere) [The Team / Contact](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/refugiohappy#leiterin) Anchor: shelter APAV - Associacion Protectora Animales Refugio Happy ## About the animal shelter Refugio Happy is located on a large, peaceful property specifically designated to provide shelter and security for animals in need. Our goal is to design this area to provide the best possible comfort and protection for the animals. We plan to build fences to create safe areas, as well as containers and chalets for housing and care. There will also be various parks where the animals can live freely, roam, and play. Together, we want to transform this place into a true paradise for our charges. ![Bagger-3](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Bagger-3.jpg) [CTA text](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Bagger-3.jpg?hsLang=en) ![Refugio camino 2](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hs-fs/hubfs/Tiere/REFUGIO%20HAPPY/Refugio%20camino%202.jpg?width=1200&height=1600&name=Refugio%20camino%202.jpg) [CTA text](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Tiere/REFUGIO%20HAPPY/Refugio%20camino%202.jpg?hsLang=en) ![Refugio explorar el terreno ](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Tiere/REFUGIO%20HAPPY/Refugio%20explorar%20el%20terreno%20.jpg) [CTA text](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Tiere/REFUGIO%20HAPPY/Refugio%20explorar%20el%20terreno%20.jpg?hsLang=en) ![Refugio Marshall.JPG4](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hs-fs/hubfs/Tiere/REFUGIO%20HAPPY/Refugio%20Marshall.JPG4.jpg?width=1200&height=1600&name=Refugio%20Marshall.JPG4.jpg) [CTA text](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Tiere/REFUGIO%20HAPPY/Refugio%20Marshall.JPG4.jpg?hsLang=en) What we stand for ## Our values Loving care Best possible care Professional leadership Support options ## How can I help? We rely on material or monetary support to maintain Refugio Happy. Find out how you can support us. We thank all our supporters from the bottom of our hearts. With your help, we can make the world a little better for the animals. ### Donate food We constantly need food for our dogs and cats, for example for babies: Royal Canin Starter and Puppy and for adult dogs and cats: Taste of the Wild, Pacific Stream. [Donate now](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/de/unterstuetzung?hsLang=en) ### Foster homes You help by giving the animals a home while they wait for adoption. All costs are covered by the association. [Apply now](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1IYTGN3FHT4y9Wm0Qc5krEA2erzp5) ### Financial donation You can make a financial contribution of any amount to cover the costs (e.g. veterinary care, food, infrastructure, transport, etc.). [Donate now](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/de/unterstuetzung?hsLang=en) ### Adopt an animal We provide medical care for found animals and then make them available for adoption. We carefully select adoptive parents to provide the animals with a loving home. [To the adoption form](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1Bb1UOIvgSwGFZsjANridBg2erzp5) ### become a member Membership starts at just €50.- per year. Contact us so we can add you to our membership register. [make contact](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/en/refugiohappy#kontakt) ### Social media Share our posts on social media such as Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp etc. This helps us so that more people can see our work and support us. ## We work every day for animal welfare and give abandoned and abused animals a second chance. 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We also have several volunteers who support us in our daily work with the animals. ![Lara](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Lara.jpg) ### Lara Gómez Responsible A.P.A.V. and Refugio Happy I am Spanish and animals are my sunshine. +34 644 311 336 asoc.apav@gmail.com ![Corinne Richner](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/Corinne%20Richner.jpg) ### Corinne Richter Responsible JC Puppy Rescue and Refugio Happy I am Swiss and my life belongs to my family and animals. +34 697 299 859 jcpuppyrescue@bluewin.ch ![Jörn Richner](https://www.apav-refugiohappy.es/hubfs/J%C3%B6rn%20Richner.jpg) ### Joern Richter Responsible JC Puppy Rescue and Refugio Happy Animals have been with me since I was born and their well-being is close to my heart. jcpuppyrescue.joern@bluewin.ch Anchor: kontakt ## Stay up to date We regularly inform you about current news, events, and animals via our newsletter. Sign up to stay up to date. Anchor: contact ## Write to us Do you have a question? 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