Simabo

Simabo

SIMABO ODV

Borgoratto, Italy

Animal welfareEnvironment & ClimateHealth
AssociationInternational reach
Profile last updated: May 8, 2026

About

Simabo is a non-profit association based in Borgoratto, Italy working on animal welfare, environment & climate, health.

Simabo is a non-profit animal protection and environmental association based in Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente, Cape Verde. It cares for stray and injured dogs and cats, runs spaying and neutering and antiparasitic campaigns, operates a shelter and clinic, promotes adoption, and raises awareness among local schools and communities. Its registered association is based in Borgoratto, Italy, and it relies on donations, sponsorships and volunteer veterinarians and helpers.

Location

Borgoratto, Italy

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

ODV

Legal name

SIMABO ODV

Focus areas

animal welfareanimal rescuespay and neutershelterCape VerdeSao Vicente

Languages

ENITPT

Causes & programmes

Causes

Animal welfareEnvironment & ClimateHealth

Works for

AnimalsCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Shelters & Adoptions

Animal welfare · Cape Verde

Hosts dogs and cats in shelters on Sao Vicente and arranges adoptions locally and abroad, including to the United States and the European Union.

Spaying/neutering and antiparasitic campaigns

Health · Cape Verde

Reduces stray animal numbers through spaying and neutering, involves the population in antiparasitic care, and treats animals carrying diseases to lower the risk of parasitic disease transmission.

Countries of operation

Cape VerdeItaly

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsMembership feesGrants

Ways to support

DonateSponsorshipVolunteerMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

CVinfoservice, University of Torino, University of Camerino

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