Protecting animals & nature in Cape Verde
Their future starts with you.
Help us care for animals in Cape Verde through veterinary treatment, shelter and sterilisation, while educating local communities. Together, we can change lives today and build a kinder future.
animals sterilised every month
200
the year our work began
2008
animals in our shelter on average
70
Mindelo, São Vicente · Cape Verde
A small island.
An ocean of difference
you can make.
On São Vicente, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, we care for animals who might otherwise go without help. This is where we work, every day, with the local community. Wherever you are, your support can reach this island and change a life.
Four ways we build a kinder island.
Every animal we care for is part of a bigger story. We bring together shelter, veterinary care, education and responsible travel to create lasting change for animals and the people who live alongside them.
Their next chapter could be with you.
A familiar face at the door. A reason to take the long way home. Someone to share the ordinary days with. Meet the dogs and cats waiting on São Vicente for a family of their own.
Looking for love
Looking for love
Looking for love
Looking for love
Looking for love
Looking for love
Looking for loveReady for EU
Looking for loveReady for EU
Looking for love
Looking for love
Looking for love
Looking for love
Looking for love
Looking for loveReady for EU
Get to know their stories and personalities, and find out how to adopt or sponsor them.
How you can help.
Wherever you are, you can be part of their story. Help us keep care, kindness and second chances within reach.
Donate
Your donation helps provide food, shelter and veterinary care, while supporting sterilisation and education in the community.
Donate now →
Adopt
Give a dog or cat a home, and make room for a new relationship in your life.
Meet our animals →
Sponsor
Care can cross an ocean. Sponsor an animal and help provide the food and daily care they need while they stay with us.
Sponsor an animal →
Volunteer
Bring your time, skills and willingness to help. Join us on São Vicente and become part of our everyday work.
Volunteer with us →
Send supplies
Help us get essential supplies that are difficult to find on the island. Check what we need and how to send it.
See what we need →
9
rooms
in Mindelo
rooms
in Mindelo
Stay with us in Mindelo
A place to stay.
A reason to care.
Discover São Vicente from our hostel in Mindelo. Whether you’re here to explore the island or volunteer with us, your stay helps support our work for its animals.
- 9 rooms, simply furnished, some with private bathroom or balcony
- 300m from the beach and main square
- Fully equipped communal kitchen
Every stay helps fund food, shelter and veterinary care for animals on São Vicente.
Who we are
“Sima bô” means
“like you” in Creole.
Our name is a reminder that animals feel, need care and deserve kindness, just like us.
Founded by Silvia and Paolo, Simabo has brought together staff, veterinarians and volunteers on São Vicente and beyond since 2008. Whether caring for animals on the island or contributing remotely, we share one purpose: a better future for its animals.
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