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Tetitas: From the Jauja Streets to a Forever Sanctuary
Once a stray fighting a hidden illness, Tetitas is now a healthy and happy resident of our sanctuary, where your sponsorship ensures she continues to receive the specialized care and comfort she earned after a lifetime on the streets.
Lucy: The One Who Came Back
Despite the heartbreaking loss of some rescues to illness, the story culminates in a hard-won victory for Lucy, a fearful cat whose manageable FIV diagnosis and eventual adoption represent the power of patient, humane intervention.
Doddie: A Mother’s Survival in the Andes
After being rescued from a life of starvation and neglect while tied to a rope, Dodie overcame the tragic loss of most of her litter and learned to trust humans again, ultimately transitioning from a fearful survivor to a beloved pet in a permanent home.
The Story of Manguito, Toñita, and Paris
Toñita and her puppies, Manguito and Paris, were abandoned and rescued after severe neglect, struggled to trust humans and find stable homes, and are now safe, healthy, and living together at Casa de Aurora, where they must be adopted as a bonded trio.
Five Puppies Abandoned in the Cold Andes: Four Are Still Fighting
Five abandoned puppies rescued during harsh rainy conditions in Jauja are now fighting for their lives against distemper under the care of Señora Melva, and need support to survive and recover.
Perlita: A Promise We Had to Keep
This is a deeply moving and heartbreaking account of Perlita’s journey from a fragile rescue to a broken promise, highlighting the lasting trauma of abandonment and the unwavering commitment required to truly protect a life.
Annie: A little dog who chose to keep going.
After surviving a hit-and-run and life on the streets, Annie has transformed into a gentle, resilient pup who is now spayed and searching for a devoted forever family to call her own.
Julie: A loyal heart who refused to be abandoned
After escaping the dangers of the street and surviving a harrowing period of being lost and injured, Julie is now recovering at Casa de Aurora, where she remains a loyal and resilient German Shepherd mix waiting for a family that will never give up on her.
Milky’s Rescue Story: How a Starving Border Collie Survived the Mountains
After months of surviving alone in the mountain ravines of Jauja, Milky the Border Collie was patiently rescued from her fear and is now flourishing in the safety of Casa de Aurora.
From Abandoned to Unbreakable: Rio’s Fight for a Second Chance
March 3, 2026
After being abandoned and later struck in a hit-and-run, Rio the young Husky survived devastating head trauma and is now courageously fighting toward recovery with dedicated care and the hope of a brighter future.
The Morning It Became Real
February 24, 2026
In this post, the Pichuberry team shares the emotional milestone of having an international foundation actively review their grant application—an affirming moment that signals their evolution from small, volunteer-led sterilization campaigns in the Andes of Peru to a structured, sustainable nonprofit driven by hope, accountability, and heart.
The Man Who Chose the Forgotten
February 14, 2024
In this post, we share the story of Señor Pedro, who chose to care for 52 overlooked senior dogs in a rural village in the Andes of Peru, offering them safety and dignity in their final years, while Pichuberry supports their food and veterinary needs and continues the quiet, vital work of sterilization to prevent future abandonment.