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How much do you know about the kodkod?/¿Qué sabes de la güiña?
As a native species to the temperate forests of South America, particularly in Chile and Argentina, the kodkod plays a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of a threatened global biodiversity hotspot in Chile.
Chemotherapy for Dogs
As a "senior" dog, Theo already suffered from several ongoing medical complications when Paola rescued him from the street. But one diagnosis caught everyone’s attention: Theo had cancer.
So, that left Paola asking, “What is chemotherapy like for dogs?”
Signs of Progress: The Story of Cuello…
Although a complication following surgery is never ideal, the promising part of this story is that Cuello’s family has learned, through their interactions with our telemedicine team, the proper way to care for their animals after surgery, the warning signs to look for, and when to call for help.
What is Citizen Science?
Participation in citizen science encourages people of all ages to expand their interest in learning about and contributing to the collective knowledge of Nature in any setting
A Love for Nature… And for Themselves
As our collaboration with a local foster home continues, we are seeing remarkable effects on the girls as a result of their growing connection with nature.
A Natural Collaboration: Establishing a Connection to Nature with Girls from a Local Foster Home
Thanks to an ongoing collaboration with a local foster home, The GAAP has had the chance to see the impacts of time spent in nature on a very special group of girls.
What makes an effective, holistic dog and cat population management program?
What is required to create an effective dog and cat management program? Dr. Elena Garde shares her expertise on the topic, from a sustainable, One Health approach.
Nature: The secret ingredient
Nature has a powerful positive impact on human health, for kids of all ages, as we saw recently at The GAAP’s Nature Discovery Center.
A “champion’s” fight
Campeón was the victim of a brutal case of animal cruelty in Todos Santos, Guatemala, where he was attacked with a machete. Thankfully he found his way to our Telemedicine program, but now, we need your help to get him the treatment he badly needs. Read his story and give today!