Dog Shelter Palomino: Tours, Adoption & How to Help (2026)

If you love animals and want your trip to mean something, this is one of the most special things you can do in Palomino. The Dog Shelter Palomino rescues and cares for dogs in need — and you can support their work simply by joining a tour, visiting their café or making a donation during your stay. I'm Paola, and this is a cause close to our hearts at Casa Aloha.

Dogshelter Palomino

A cause worth supporting

On Colombia's Caribbean coast, sadly, animal abuse and abandonment are common. The team at Dog Shelter Palomino does vital work: they rescue dogs found in poor conditions, nurse them back to health, and run sterilization campaigns to humanely control the animal population in the area.

Veterinary treatment to recover a dog in bad shape is expensive, so every visit, tour and donation directly helps cover the care these animals need

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The dogs — and their happy endings

Here's the beautiful part: many of the dogs rescued here have found loving homes not just across Colombia — in Bogotá, Medellín and beyond — but internationally, with adopted pups now living in England and Switzerland.

If you fall in love with one of them during your visit, adoption is possible. And even if you can't adopt, spending time with them makes a real difference.

How you can help during your stay

There are three easy ways to support the shelter while you're in Palomino:

Join a tour (details below) — the most fun way to help.

Visit their café — enjoy something and support the cause.

Make a donation — every contribution goes toward veterinary care.

The tours — hike, tube and walk with rescue dogs

The shelter runs daily tours, and there are two options:

Mountain hike + river tubing — COP $200,000. A hike up into the mountains to visit the viewpoints, followed by tubing down the river all the way to the sea, all this with the dogs. A full adventure with a purpose.

Walk with the dogs — COP $70,000 (2 hours). A walk down to the river and the beach with the rescue dogs, where you can play and even swim with them. Perfect if you want a shorter, joyful experience and some quality time with the pups.

Both tours directly support the shelter's rescue and veterinary work.

Contact the shelter

You can reach Dog Shelter Palomino directly to book a tour, visit or donate:

Instagram: @dogshelter_palomino

Phone: +57 300 568 9390

Where to stay in Palomino

At Casa Aloha, we love pointing our guests toward experiences that give back. Spend your morning walking rescue dogs on the beach, then come back to a quiet room with a private desk and Starlink Wi-Fi. It's the kind of stay that feels good in every sense.

Only 3 rooms, 6 guests max. A calm home base in Palomino.

→ Book direct on WhatsApp or check room availability.

Help the street animals at Dogshelter Palomino

Frequently asked questions about Dog Shelter Palomino

What is Dog Shelter Palomino?

It's an animal rescue organization in Palomino, Colombia, that rescues dogs in poor conditions, provides veterinary care, runs sterilization campaigns and arranges adoptions — locally and internationally.

Can you volunteer or help the dog shelter as a traveler?

Yes. You can support them by joining a daily tour, visiting their café, making a donation, or adopting a dog. Every contribution helps cover veterinary costs. They also have a volunteer option.

What tours does the dog shelter offer?

Two options: a mountain hike plus river tubing to the sea (COP $200,000), or a 2-hour walk with the rescue dogs down to the river and beach where you can play and swim with them (COP $70,000).

Can you adopt a dog from Palomino?

Yes. Many dogs from the shelter have been adopted across Colombia and internationally, including homes in England and Switzerland. If you connect with one during your visit, ask the shelter about adoption.

How do I contact Dog Shelter Palomino?

You can reach them on Instagram at @dogshelter_palomino or by phone at +57 300 568 9390.