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“She gave me back my life”
Dey has changed Silvia’s life, and thanks to our low-cost sterilization campaign in collaboration with Humane Society International, Silvia is able to be the responsible pet owner she wants to be so that other dogs like Dey don’t end up on the street.
Lobito stuck in the mud
Just a couple years ago, he would have been left without any kind of treatment, as the nearest veterinarian (an hour and a half away by car) could not reach the town given that roads were blocked by flooding and mud. Thankfully now, Andrés, one of our paraveterinarians in the Telemedicine program, has trained extensively and is prepared to both deliver routine care and treat minor injuries for animals in need through a telemedicine approach that includes oversight from a veterinarian in Chile.
Learning on the fly: Studying migratory swallows in Chile
We rarely think twice when we see a swallow flying through the sky, but these aerial acrobats are key members of our ecosystems. They rely mainly on insects that they catch mid-flight for food, so the abundance of swallow populations are a good reflection of the health of an ecosystem. Worryingly, over the last fifty years, populations of aerial insectivores that breed in North America have decreased by ~ 32% (Rosenberg et al. 2019).
Tuning In to One Health in Todos Santos
In Todos Santos, Guatemala, our talented para-veterinarian, Andrés, has added a new skill to his resume – radio host! Given the restrictions in place with COVID, our education program in Todos Santos has been limited
Community Outreach: Responsible Animal Care Workshop for the Most Vulnerable
At the beginning of the year, our One Health Educator, Dr. Paula Marín, collaborated with a government organization here in Chile called FOSIS (in English, the Ministry of Social Development and Family), which focuses on supporting
The lonely road of pet abandonment
When I think of Christmas, I think of family. Spending time together, playing games and eating good food, relaxing and reminiscing. Part of those memories always include our family pets-they are indeed part of our
Species Spotlight: Monito del Monte
Need a dose of cute today? Take a moment to learn 10 fun facts about the monito del monte from one of our GAAP staff members, Paula Marín, a veterinarian, as well as an avid lover and
Hidden cameras reveal big wildlife conservation issues!
Have you ever wondered what types of animals live in your backyard? Imagine you could video record all the animals visiting your garden… Well, this is exactly what camera traps allow you to do! These
COVID-19 Response
Pets, Community, and Compassion:Our Action Plan for the COVID-19 Crisis In these most challenging times, our team at the GAAP, in partnership with Veterinarians International, is dedicated to assisting those near Valdivia, Chile in meeting

