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Adriana Contreras & the Santa Rita Veterinary Clinic
On this year’s visit to Todos Santos, we met once again with our friend design and partner Adriana Contreras. Adriana and her husband Gerardo Maldonado have built a thriving clinic in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. What started
Going South: From New York to Valdivia, Chile
If you told me ten years ago that veterinary medicine would bring me to the most southern tip of South America, I probably would have laughed and said well that’s a dream come true! It
A Boy and His Dog
Sebastián believes not greeting a street dog is a terribly rude thing to do. He says he loves all animals, but he admits he has a soft spot for dogs. And it’s a good thing
The GAAP is one of OneGreenPlanet’s Top Six Animal Response Groups
The GAAP, along with 5 other organizations – including our partners from IFAW– were recognized by website OneGreenPlanet for their work assisting animals during disasters. The list, titled “6 Amazing Groups Dedicated to Saving Animals
Responsible Dog Grooming
The concept of beauty has been a recurring theme throughout human history. We’ve always had beauty standards to follow, ideals of perfection, images and portraits that represent a time, a context and a particular idea
Fuchi’s New Home
Fuchi (Icky, in English) wandered for a long time before finally finding a home. In fact, she owes her name to the expression people used to refer to her whenever she was seen wandering about
Community Day
We had a fantastic day with the community of Todos Santos, Guatemala recently. From little kids up to senior citizens, “Community Day” is an excellent venue to interact with people through games, story telling and
Publication: Zoonoses & Street Dogs
Our work to influence global attitudes expands further than front line work. Journal articles and publications provide essential research, influencing policy not only in Latin America, but potentially around the world too. In Dr Elena

