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… Continue reading Marshmallow Sky
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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… Continue reading Jaibalito Turns Out for Their Dogs and Cats
ABANDONADOS
Abandonados, but not by choice. These four little ones arrived at the Santa Catarina clinic in a costele (coffee bean sack), their littles eyes not even open. The woman who brought them literally dumped them on the floor with a thud heard by everyone in the waiting room. After all the appropriate questions were asked,… Continue reading ABANDONADOS
A Grim Reminder
One of our most cherished street dogs, Biscuit was diagnosed with CTVT in his nasal passages. This is the first nasal case that Ayuda has encountered and the first that key volunteers have seen in their 4 years in Panajachel. The tumors have caused fluid build up in his lungs as well. Poor boy sneezes… Continue reading A Grim Reminder
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… Continue reading Lucho the Chucho Goes Home
AYUDA - for the Health of Dogs and Cats in Guatemala 