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Hello and happy new year to our wonderful supporters! We’re happy to report that our partners on the ground have been busy at work over the last quarter.

 

From the Huanchaco al Recate team:

 

Ursula continues to work with Dr. Manuel, who gives many of his services at a reduced cost for her shelter dogs. Specifically, he has helped her with the most recent sterilizing campaign as it is puppy season in the Southern hemisphere. When puppies are surrendered to the shelter, she works with Dr. Manual to have them dewormed and given their first round of vaccinations. Additionally, Ursula reported that a small dog was attacked by some other dogs and she was able to work with Dr. Manuel to provide treatment. 

 

In addition to the veterinary services, Ursula has used donations to continue providing food, as well as make much needed repairs after the collapse of a wall at her shelter. While she had an additional worker covering many shifts at the shelter, that person recently left for family reasons, and Ursula returned to relying on volunteers and doing most of the work herself - a heavy lift. We admire her determination and persistence immensely and feel so lucky to work with her to protect the street dogs of Huanchaco.

 

From the Amigo Fiel team:

 

We recently received an extremely detailed report from Bertha, highlighting some of her favorite stories from this year, which were made possible by your financial support. In total, Bertha tells us that in 2025, the Amigo Fiel team spayed and neutered approximately 600 dogs and cats, with a higher percentage being dogs.

 

One of those cases is the sweet Galilea, who is approximately 6yrs old and lives in a housing construction area near the Huanchaco roundabout. She has no family but is looked after by the construction workers. Galilea has had two litters of puppies before but most all of them died. The same thing happened on the last occasion, when 12 puppies were born, but only two females survived. After surgery and care from Amigo Fiel, she's been spayed, had a fully recovery, and now she and her two puppies will wait until they find their forever home. 

 

Bertha also reported that one of the achievements  she is most proud of this year was bringing new veterinarians onto their team, while simultaneously strengthening their relationships with the veterinarians they’ve worked with previously which has allowed them to work more efficiently.

 

In Closing:

 

There’s a lot going on in the world at this moment, so much that it feels at times that one can’t make a noticeable difference. We’re so grateful to you (our supporters), and our wonderful teammates on the ground in Peru, for making a difference in each and every of these dogs.

 

With gratitude, 

Matt & Courtney

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PS, If you would like to read Amigo Fiel's full report, click here. 

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