ANNUAL VACCINATION CAMPAIGN BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1ST

Vet Students from Canada recently volunteered with Ayuda. This is a typical vaccination/treatment scene.It's that time of year again! September is right around the corner and that means Ayuda volunteers will be hitting the streets, the plazas and "callejons" to provide annual rabies and combo vaccines for the many dogs and cats we track around Lake…

Marshmallow Sky

Sky arrives at the clinic covered with fleas of all sizes.No one knows if little 11 lb. Sky, originally named Marshmallow would have lived or died that day in Jaibalito. Today, everyone agrees that she's one very lucky puppy. When Ayuda volunteers first encountered Sky, she was being swept into a gutter while others threw…

Jaibalito Turns Out for Their Dogs and Cats

 Our first-ever clinic in Jaibalito was held this past Sunday. The lovely little village of 700 people is nestled on the western shore of the Lake and solely accessible by boat. Through the diligent work of friends Hans, Nadereh, Carol, Ceasar, Belle and Peggy along with the support of Cocode, Luciano, the team sterilized 24 animals and renewed…

Lucho the Chucho Goes Home

Little Lucho was found crying and wandering the streets alone at the beginning of Panajachel's annual fair. It's a big time in town with lots of activities, extra people and loud fireworks. Poor little guy was terrified! A local restaurant owner and Ayuda volunteer took pity on him and provided Lucho with a foster home…

HELP SAVE LIVES AND CELEBRATE WORLD RABIES DAY!

¡Hola!  We just wanted to let you know that Ayuda! Para la Salud de Perros y Gatos has been hard at work vaccinating and re-vaccinating our local dogs and cats in support and celebration of World Rabies Day. For the full month of September and into October, volunteers will vaccinate door-to-door and on the streets…