Round the clock, 365 days a year

The 17 staff at Can Gassos work 365 days a year to help meet the needs of all the dogs. The dogs are taken into the refuge, given medical treatment if necessary, and then prepared for adoption in new families in Ibiza or Switzerland. Every single dog is given the love and commitment they deserve until it is time to leave for their new home.

Jesús

Managing Director
Jesús has a variety of duties, such as overseeing all operations and activities of the refuge including animal care, administration, human resources, budget and the maintenance of our beautiful installations. In addition, Jesús plays a crucial role in protecting and caring for our dogs as well as promoting their well-being and finding forever homes.

José

Managing Director
José is at Can Gossos to fulfill the promise he made as a child while volunteering at a dog shelter: as a grown-up, he would dedicate every day of his life to dogs.
With 20 years of experience in professional canine education, he specializes in improving the emotional state of dogs, as well as providing respectful support to families, canine professionals, and human teams.
His duties at the shelter include ensuring the emotional well-being of the dogs during their stay at Can Gossos, training our team in their skills required for daily work with the dogs, managing information about the dogs, and making decisions regarding their care and health.
José will ensure that you won’t regret your decision to adopt a dog from Can Gossos and to give him a loving home.

Nina

Administration
Nina is our multitasking support in the office and contact person for the future families of our dogs. She has many years of experience in office organization, takes care of our social media accounts and contributes to the well-being of our team with her open and friendly way of being.

Belén

Veterinary
Belén stands out for her great patience and dedication to our dogs. Ensuring their well-being and health, Belén decides on appropriate treatments diagnosed with great precision. Whether manipulating, examining or in the operating room, she always gives the best version of herself. Teaming up with Laia, she specializes in natural nutrition and integrative medicine.

Laia

Veterinary Assistant
Laia has been working in Can Gossos since its opening in 2017. She is an empathetic and affectionate person and treats our dogs with the necessary attention. Apart from her organizational and hygienic tasks in our veterinary clinic, Laia takes care of the hospitalized dogs and assists during surgeries. Teaming up with Belén, she specializes in natural nutrition and integrative medicine.

Beatriz

Dog Carer
Beatriz is our longest-serving employee and has contributed significantly to the growth of Can Gossos. She considers our dogs to be her family and enjoys living in the moment with them. Beatriz has a special bond with the fearful dogs and supports them with all her love.

Gloria

Dog Carer
Gloria started working in Can Gossos shortly after it opened. She has a great passion for all our dogs and treats them with love and respect. Gloria is our doggies’ hairdresser.

Iosu

Dog Carer
Iosu is a crucial pillar when it comes to adoptions. Thanks to his comprehensive experience in the dog’s world, he knows how to accompany and advise the future families. Iosu is also one of our longest team members.

Liam

Dog Carer
If we are able to pay attention to them, our canines can teach us a unique lesson: to live in the present. Every time I am with a dog I am fully focused on the present: there is no future or the past. Furthermore, they are capable of teaching us (because they can see it) a better version of ourselves whereby what matters most is what cannot be bought, and that is time.

Pau

Dog Carer
Pau is a lifelong animal lover and cherishes the impact they have in our lives. He feels a certain weakness for all bigger breeds and enjoys their company.

Silvia

Dog Care Assistant
Hello my name is Silvia. I am veterinary assistant and work as dog care assistant. My career has been defined by the vocation and love for animals. At Can Gossos, every day I have the opportunity to have a positive impact in the lives of our dogs and to cherish them the care and affection they deserve.

Manuela

Dog Care Assistant
My name is Manuela, an assistant caregiver at Can Gossos. Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a strong connection with dogs, and every day here at the shelter, I have the opportunity to keep caring for them and receive so much love in return. My “favorites”? Senior dogs and black dogs, although they all steal my heart every day!

Vittoria

Dog Care Assistant
Since 2017, I have dedicated my career exclusively to the canine world, with the firm goal of improving the life of every dog I work with. My approach is based on respect, patience, and of course, lots of love. Over the years, every dog I have met has given me not only the opportunity to help but also the valuable lesson of learning something new at every step along the way.

Carmen

Dog Care Assistant
My name is Carmen and I’ve been rescuing animals since I was 2 years old. At Can Gossos, I’ve found my place to make their world a little better. Every day, they show me something new. I’m especially drawn to abused dogs who lose their fear once you treat them with love and, despite their past, find happiness in small moments and enjoy life every day. They are real masters appreciating the gifts life has to offer.

Inés

Dog Care Assistant
Since I was a child, I have been aware of animal welfare, and taking care of the dogs here at Can Gossos is a true privilege for me. My high sensitivity allows me to connect with them and accompany them through the important transition of finding a new home.