Lanta Animal Welfare
A rescue shelter for stray cats and dogs near Long Beach. Visitors can tour the facilities and take dogs for walks, making it a hugely popular charitable experience on the island.
Lanta Animal Welfare was founded in 2005 to rescue stray cats and dogs on the island, providing medical care, sterilization and adoption services. Visitors can join a free tour to learn about the shelter's work, interact with cats in the cat house, or sign up to take a dog for a walk during designated hours. It is a favorite with visitors from Europe and North America. Entry is free, and donations are encouraged. Souvenirs are sold at the on-site shop. Dog walks require advance registration.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Koh Lanta
- Long Beach (Phra Ae)
- Klong Khong Beach
- Tung Yee Peng Mangrove
- Lanta Viewpoint
- Klong Dao Beach
- Klong Nin Beach
- Kaw Kwang Beach