https://pichuberry.org/blog daily 0.75 2026-07-06 https://pichuberry.org/blog/the-power-of-one-planting-the-seeds-of-change-in-yanamarca monthly 0.5 2026-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/5e7f2dc1-8f23-43e1-9595-7d7a9a21e6f4/campaign-banner.jpeg Voices from the Andes - The Power of One: Planting the Seeds of Change in Yanamarca - Sometimes, the true success of a rescue campaign cannot be measured purely by numbers At first glance, our recent sterilization campaign in Yanamarca might seem modest. We registered 28 pets, and ultimately, 16 families brought their dogs and cats to be spayed and neutered. But behind those 16 surgeries lies a story of perseverance, broken barriers, and a single little dog who changed everything. This campaign represents something much bigger than a single weekend — it represents the opening of a door that had been firmly shut for over a year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/50768ac3-86e4-4656-8092-326adba18ffa/women-with-rescue-dog.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Power of One: Planting the Seeds of Change in Yanamarca - The Closed Doors of Yanamarca For more than twelve months, Pichuberry tried tirelessly to bring a sterilization campaign to Yanamarca. We reached out to the local health post, knocked on the doors of the mayor’s office, and searched for any foundational support within the community. Every single door remained closed. Without a safe location, electricity, running water, and basic facilities, organizing a safe medical campaign felt completely impossible. Then came Perlita. Every time we drove through Yanamarca, we noticed the same sweet, homeless-looking female dog wandering the streets. She looked so much like another rescue named Perlita whom we had successfully rehomed the year before, so the name naturally stuck. Because our cars are always stocked with dog food, we began stopping to feed her whenever we passed by. One day, we decided to ask the neighbors who she belonged to. Eventually, we tracked down her owner, who initially denied owning her before admitting Perlita stayed at her home. When asked if the dog was spayed, the owner replied, "Yes, she's already sterilized. We gave her an injection." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/542b8062-c2c6-40ca-99bf-a5f7a2106f47/women-holding-rescue-dog.jpeg Voices from the Andes - The Power of One: Planting the Seeds of Change in Yanamarca - A Vital Conversation That single sentence opened the door to an invaluable educational moment. We explained gently but directly that contraceptive injections are not sterilization. They are temporary hormonal treatments that carry devastating, life-threatening side effects for female dogs, including severe uterine infections (pyometra) and mammary tumors. We offered to have Perlita properly spayed, but her owner wasn't interested and walked away. A couple of weeks later, fate intervened. Driving through Yanamarca, we found Perlita heavily in heat — proving exactly what we had warned against. We approached the owner again, offering to drive Perlita to the clinic ourselves. Frustrated, the owner told us, "Just take her. I don't want her anymore. She's always in heat." Instead of taking her away forever, we advocated for her. We convinced the owner to let Pichuberry safely sterilize both Perlita and the family cat, promising to bring them right back home. Pichuberry covered everything: the transportation, the surgeries, the medications, and the follow-up care. It was an emotionally exhausting night; Perlita took much longer than expected to wake up from the anesthesia, leaving our team worrying and checking on her well into the morning. But the next day, she turned the corner, recovering beautifully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/3ec2d559-5e3f-416d-b8cf-bf5d5b1981f9/campaign-banners-on-local-house.jpeg Voices from the Andes - The Power of One: Planting the Seeds of Change in Yanamarca - One Home, Full Hearts That difficult journey with Perlita changed everything. Having witnessed our genuine care, the owner’s heart softened. In an incredible act of trust, she offered us her humble home to use as a makeshift clinic. With zero support from the municipality or local authorities, Pichuberry’s very first sterilization campaign in Yanamarca was officially born. It didn't start with a government grant or a public facility. It started because one dog caught our attention, one honest conversation took place, and one family trusted us enough to open their front doors. Yanamarca Campaign Impact: • 16 total successful surgeries (Dogs & Cats) • 100% community-funded & free to families • 1 new community partnership established https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/0e80e074-6304-404e-a421-e7def1a9dda9/woman-with-rescue-dog-and-sign.jpeg Voices from the Andes - The Power of One: Planting the Seeds of Change in Yanamarca - Standing Together: Our Essential Partners This milestone was made possible by incredible allies who stepped up at exactly the right time: Fondation Brigitte Bardot: We extend our deepest gratitude to the Fondation Brigitte Bardot, who fully funded every single surgery performed during this campaign. Thanks to their immense generosity, we were able to provide these vital medical services completely free of charge to an underserved community that needs them most. Thank you for believing in our mission. Veterinaria Espinoza: Our profound thanks go to Dr. Jesús Espinoza and his incredible veterinary team. They continue to stand beside us on the front lines with unmatched professionalism, deep compassion, and an unwavering commitment to animal welfare. 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We are overjoyed to share some wonderful news about our favorite duo, Julie and Trisha! We recently conducted a follow-up visit to see how they are settling into their new life in Masma, and we are thrilled to report that both girls are doing absolutely wonderfully. They are happy, bursting with health, and completely well-adjusted to their new surroundings. This happy ending is made even sweeter by the beautiful connection we share with their new family. This incredible adopter previously opened their heart and home to another beloved Pichuberry rescue, Charlotte! Seeing these dogs continue to flourish together in a safe, loving environment is the greatest reward our team could ask for. As a token of our deep gratitude and a courtesy to support the family during this transition, we were delighted to deliver 25 kilograms of high-quality dog food during our visit. Thank you to this amazing family for giving Julie, Trisha, and Charlotte the beautiful forever lives they always deserved! Read Trisha’s original rescue story below to see just how far this beautiful girl has come! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/6e0c1a72-7bfe-4f4c-93ad-d861ebdbfaa5/rescue-dog-trisha.jpg Voices from the Andes - Rescue Spotlight: Trisha’s Journey to Masma - Trisha’s story began where so many heartbreaks do — in a crowded public square. One afternoon, she simply appeared in the Plaza de Armas of Jauja, entirely alone. Nobody knew where she had come from. We immediately posted her photo across local social media networks, hoping someone was searching for her, but no one ever came forward to claim her. It was clear Trisha was in desperate trouble. She was shockingly thin, her ribs pressing visibly against her skin. More concerning still, she was actively bleeding from her mammary glands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/719a960e-d64b-444d-a509-70301b7aa4fe/rescue-dog-laying-trisha.jpg Voices from the Andes - Rescue Spotlight: Trisha’s Journey to Masma - A Second Chance Interrupted As fate would have it, Pichuberry was hosting an adoption event in the plaza that very day. Our volunteers, Jeny and Mrs. Melba, spotted the fragile dog and immediately stepped in. Seeing Trisha's condition, a local woman named María was moved to pity and offered to take her home. We were filled with hope, believing Trisha had found an instant shortcut to a safe recovery. Sadly, the relief was short-lived. When our team tried to follow up, María was unreachable. Just a few days later, our hearts sank: Trisha reappeared in the plaza, right back where she started—still thin, still frightened, and still completely exposed to the elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/89dcaa0a-1193-4b12-9d4a-21ddc3cd53e6/rescue-dog-on-exam-table.jpg Voices from the Andes - Rescue Spotlight: Trisha’s Journey to Masma - Failure Was Not an Option Knowing Trisha couldn’t survive much longer on her own, Jeny made a definitive choice. She refused to leave her behind a second time. Jeny brought Trisha into her own home and immediately rushed her to Veterinaria Espinoza for urgent medical evaluation. The veterinary team determined that Trisha’s physical state and swollen mammary glands were signs that she had recently nursed a litter or suffered a miscarriage. Our team searched the surrounding areas extensively, but tragically, no puppies were ever found. With Pichuberry covering her medical expenses and Jeny providing dedicated foster care, Trisha finally began to heal, both physically and emotionally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/e5873035-36a6-4b47-bf20-91f9a9c7760f/rescue-dog-looking-up.jpg Voices from the Andes - Rescue Spotlight: Trisha’s Journey to Masma - The Long Road to "Forever" Trisha proved to be a resilient, sweet soul, estimated to be just about a year old. Once she made a full recovery, she began attending our regular adoption events in Jauja. Month after month, she wagged her tail and showed off her affectionate, playful personality, but weekend after weekend, potential adopters passed her by. In March, to give her a change of scenery and continued stability, Trisha moved to Casa Aurora, where she made new canine friends and waited patiently for the right family to notice her. Then, after months of waiting, the breakthrough we had all been praying for arrived. https://pichuberry.org/blog/the-dog-who-chose-us-how-mocha-found-her-way-to-casa-aurora monthly 0.5 2026-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/0148b43f-d27d-4aa0-931f-2c1075f0712d/mocca-in-grass.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Dog Who Chose Us: How Mocha Found Her Way to Casa Aurora - Sometimes, we rescue animals. And sometimes, animals rescue themselves by choosing exactly where they belong. This is the incredible story of Mocha — a beautiful white and caramel-coated soul who went from a starving, forgotten mother on the side of the road to a beloved fixture at Casa Aurora. Today, she is ready for the ultimate chapter in her journey: finding a true forever family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/d8d2b7dd-dc8b-402e-acdd-9828ed7b0a43/rescue-dog-in-blanket.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Dog Who Chose Us: How Mocha Found Her Way to Casa Aurora - The Journey to Trust By November 2025, after months of slowly building her trust, it was time for her spay surgery. Because she was still too terrified to be handled, we had to use mild sedatives to safely capture her and get her to the clinic. It was just in time — she was already going into heat. Following her successful recovery, a kind neighbor named Luzmila offered to adopt her. We were thrilled! Mocha finally had a couch to call her own. But Mocha had other plans. Just two days later, she was found back in the exact same ravine, searching through trash. We returned her to her new home, but the cycle repeated. Eventually, the time came for us to return to the United States, leaving her in the neighborhood's care. The very next day, the phone rang. It was Casa Aurora’s caregiver: "Señora Clara, did you take Mocha? Mocha came back." Mocha hadn't gone back to her old territory. She had walked all the way to the gates of Casa Aurora. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a33637c4-024f-4d68-87ed-7f48cb9efcb9/rescue-dog-on-grass-happy.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Dog Who Chose Us: How Mocha Found Her Way to Casa Aurora - From Shelter to Showcase: It’s Mocha's Turn Since that day, Mocha has officially made Casa Aurora her sanctuary. She sleeps peacefully with the other dogs, plays in the yard, and spends her days surrounded by safety, full bowls, and constant kindness. Mocha didn't choose Casa Aurora because she wants to live in a shelter forever. She chose it because it was the very first place in her entire life where she felt genuinely safe. Today, Mocha is healthy, spayed, beautifully gentle, and incredibly sweet. She has transformed completely from the frightened, untouchable dog by the ravine. But as much as we love her, she deserves more than a shelter. She deserves a family of her own. https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1b29f851-b020-4216-a8c9-b4c35ab4d711/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1b29f851-b020-4216-a8c9-b4c35ab4d711/thumbnail Voices from the Andes - The Dog Who Chose Us: How Mocha Found Her Way to Casa Aurora Voices from the Andes - The Dog Who Chose Us: How Mocha Found Her Way to Casa Aurora https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a074b125-22ce-4e04-87c2-a6811c696b34/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a074b125-22ce-4e04-87c2-a6811c696b34/thumbnail Voices from the Andes - The Dog Who Chose Us: How Mocha Found Her Way to Casa Aurora Voices from the Andes - The Dog Who Chose Us: How Mocha Found Her Way to Casa Aurora https://pichuberry.org/blog/from-the-streets-of-jauja-to-casa-aurora-it-is-finally-laykas-turn monthly 0.5 2026-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/f572ec08-5b6b-48dd-93eb-2caf37635281/layka-on-chair.jpg Voices from the Andes - From the Streets of Jauja to Casa Aurora: It is Finally Layka’s Turn - Three years ago, at a bustling bus terminal in Jauja, Peru, a brave street dog named Layka gave birth to a litter of puppies. Many of you might remember helping us care for her and her babies back then. One by one, those puppies grew, found loving homes, and started beautiful new lives with their forever families. But Layka stayed behind. For three years, she remained at that terminal. But she was never just another street dog to us. She was always in our thoughts and deeply rooted in our hearts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/52ace7ea-367f-434b-8b47-2bee8d472d40/layka-laying-down.jpg Voices from the Andes - From the Streets of Jauja to Casa Aurora: It is Finally Layka’s Turn - A Promise Kept Across the Years Whenever the temperatures dropped during freezing nights, when the rainy season hit, or when word reached us that she was sick, we worried. Back then, we didn’t have a physical space to bring her in. We did what we could — even building her a doghouse at the terminal to shield her from the elements — but it was later stolen. Still, we never stopped hoping that one day we could offer her something better than survival on the concrete. Last year, after finally opening Casa Aurora, that hope became a mission. We went back to the terminal several times, determined to bring Layka home. For three days, we tried to build her trust, to show her it was safe. But the streets leave scars; Layka was terrified and ran away whenever we drew close. We left disappointed, but we refused to give up on her. Now, life has given us another chance — but it comes at a critical time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/0ad8da38-aa10-493a-b23c-aee493987b53/layka-x-ray.jpg Voices from the Andes - From the Streets of Jauja to Casa Aurora: It is Finally Layka’s Turn - The Fight for Layka’s Health This week, Layka became seriously ill and was rushed to the veterinary clinic. She is currently hospitalized with a severe respiratory infection that has heavily impacted her throat and lungs. As the veterinarians examined her, they made an even more heartbreaking discovery: Layka has a torn cruciate ligament. To ever walk comfortably and pain-free again, she urgently needs TPLO surgery. The Medical Cost: The surgery alone is estimated at 2,500 soles (approximately $800 USD). The Additional Expenses: This does not yet include her current hospitalization, heavy medications, follow-up care, and a long road of rehabilitation. The financial hurdle is steep, but what truly breaks our hearts isn't the cost. It’s the realization that Layka watched all of her babies get chosen, while she was left behind to endure the hardships of the streets alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/b31326e5-faa8-44cf-ad36-ce267fca63a9/layka-at-vet.jpg Voices from the Andes - From the Streets of Jauja to Casa Aurora: It is Finally Layka’s Turn - How You Can Help: It is Finally Her Turn Layka has shown incredible resilience, but she cannot fight this battle by herself anymore. Once she is medically stable, our plan is to bring her straight to Casa Aurora to heal, while we search for the permanent, loving family she has deserved for years. We are dedicating our latest Sponsor a Pet campaign entirely to Layka, and we need our community to rally around her. Our Goals for Layka: Fund her urgent TPLO surgery and respiratory treatments. Spread her story far and wide to give her the visibility she never had on the streets. Find her a foster or permanent forever home where she will never be left behind again. https://pichuberry.org/blog/hope-in-pilcomayo-97-sterilizations-and-a-community-that-stepped-up monthly 0.5 2026-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/579c3257-930f-4580-9088-41cf51de1581/dogs-recovering-from-sterilization.jpg Voices from the Andes - Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up - Pichuberry crossed a major milestone We hosted our very first spay and neuter campaign in the community of Pilcomayo. Unlike many of our standard initiatives, this campaign was launched entirely without external sponsorship. It was fueled purely by Pichuberry's core resources, the unmatched dedication of our local volunteer team, and a vital new medical partnership with Dr. Chacón and his team at Clínica Veterinaria Chacón, who generously provided their facilities to give us a safe, clean space to work. Over the course of an intense two days, this collaborative effort successfully sterilized 97 pets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/aaef8b77-6604-4601-9a83-a861c28dd858/woman-holding-dog.jpg Voices from the Andes - Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up - Uncovering the Deep Need in Pilcomayo Stepping into a new territory always reveals the quiet crisis of animal overpopulation, but the sheer level of need we witnessed in Pilcomayo touched our team deeply. While we ask for a baseline social cost of 40 soles (about $11 USD) per pet to help keep our campaigns sustainable, we will never turn away an animal in need. During the campaign, an elderly woman arrived carrying two dogs. She explained that she wanted to do the right thing but could only scrape together 10 soles for each animal. We were honored to step in and cover the remaining balance so her dogs could safely undergo surgery. What happened the next day is a moment our team will never forget. The very same woman walked back through our doors, this time carefully carrying a cat inside a potato sack. Desperate to prevent more unwanted kittens from being born into poverty, she asked if she could manually scrub and clean our facility in exchange for her cat’s surgery. Of course, we took her cat into the operating room immediately and waived the fee entirely — no cleaning required. Her profound sense of responsibility and willingness to trade her own labor to protect her pet is exactly why this work matters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/c88af12e-2f76-453d-8ea7-5198aff432e9/man-and-woman-with-dog.jpg Voices from the Andes - Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up - Protecting the Most Vulnerable Beyond managing the general influx of pets, our team targeted severe vulnerability cases that wouldn't have survived without intervention. Among them was a street dog suffering from a severe jaw deformity. Despite her physical challenges, she deserved the exact same opportunity to live a healthier, dignified life — free from the physical toll of contributing to the endless cycle of unwanted litters. Together with the elderly woman’s three animals, Pichuberry proudly funded 100% of the medical costs for these critical cases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/ef7db5c3-5fa1-4156-ae8c-5a7048d4f32c/woman-on-motorcycle-with-dog.jpg Voices from the Andes - Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up - The Road Ahead: Mapping the Need While we are incredibly proud of changing 97 lives in 48 hours, the reality on the ground tells us our work in this region is just beginning. Local authorities did not participate in this event, but the citizens themselves showed up in droves and are already pleading for a second campaign. Our on-the-ground volunteer, Yulisa, conducted a regional assessment during the event and noted that a massive concentration of abandoned animals remains scattered along the Río Cunas corridor. Areas facing severe, immediate challenges with pet abandonment and uncontrolled reproduction include: Pilcomayo & Sicaya Chupaca Alto Miraflores The communities surrounding the local landfill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/d7addd35-2095-4319-8a04-85deb666b3c8/man-and-woman-with-two-dogs.jpg Voices from the Andes - Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up - We Will Return — With Your Help The community of Pilcomayo proved to us that they want change, and we are firmly committed to returning to support them. Independent campaigns like this put an immense strain on our baseline operational funding, but stories like the woman with her cat in a potato sack remind us that we cannot stop. If you want to help us answer the community's call and fund our second emergency track into the Río Cunas corridor, please consider supporting our mission today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781725836101-3U5SXJETXPNUYSPKOMPO/pilcomayo-campaign-1.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up - pilcomayo-campaign-1.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781725836099-1QL13DHEPP3XYPR746WS/pilcomayo-campaign-2.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up - pilcomayo-campaign-2.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781725837537-G6LQBWINJSJUVUOW84MG/pilcomayo-campaign-3.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up - pilcomayo-campaign-3.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781725837937-R0JMQJCKPWIGINY75WDA/pilcomayo-campaign-4.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 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Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up Voices from the Andes - Hope in Pilcomayo: 97 Sterilizations and a Community That Stepped Up https://pichuberry.org/blog/saving-lives-in-the-andes-57-second-chances-in-hualhuas monthly 0.5 2026-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/4efa324a-c125-4811-ad56-3ac82057857c/ladies-sitting-at-campaign-reception.jpg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - Yesterday marked another profound milestone for the animals of the Peruvian Andes Thanks to the invaluable support of our grant partners and friends at the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust, our team traveled to the community of Hualhuas in Huancayo, where we successfully sterilized 57 dogs in a single, high-impact day. It was a day defined by profound emotion, overwhelming community gratitude, and a stark reminder of both how far we have come and the immense challenges that still lie ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/6e032c2e-e49e-4925-915c-e8ce7edde955/two-men-carrying-dog.jpg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - Sacrifices Born out of Love From the early morning hours, the dedication of the Hualhuas community was on full display. We met local families who had traveled from miles away, carrying their beloved dogs in potato sacks, crates, and makeshift carriers — determined by any means necessary to secure a healthier future for them. In these remote farming regions, economic hardships run deep. For many of these families, even contributing a symbolic 20 soles represents a massive financial sacrifice. Yet, moved by deep compassion and an understanding of our shared mission, families arrived bringing two, three, and sometimes four dogs. They chose sacrifice today to prevent the heartbreak of future suffering tomorrow. Moments like these solidify exactly why we do this work. The bond between these families and their pets transcends poverty, and being able to provide them with safe, professional veterinary care is an absolute privilege. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/0c8388fd-0743-4051-ae7c-f0226139717f/dog-on-street.jpg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - The Reality on the Ground While we celebrate the 57 lives changed inside our clinic walls, the campaign also brought us face-to-face with the harsher realities of the region. Near the edge of the community lies a massive local dumpsite where dozens of stray dogs fight daily for survival. These street dogs have known a life of neglect; they are deeply fearful of humans and incredibly difficult to approach. It is a complex environment where rescue, trapping, and sterilization efforts require immense patience and strategy. Without intervention, the cycle continues relentlessly — puppies are born directly onto the harsh terrain, grow up on the streets, and reproduce. Seeing them reminds us that our work in Huancayo is far from finished. But rather than feeling discouraged, it fuels our resolve. We are entirely committed to helping them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/8abb61b9-a9f7-4b75-947e-6a980126bda7/family-holding-two-dogs.jpg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - A Promise to Return Hualhuas welcomed the Pichuberry team with open arms, and it was only through the seamless cooperation of community leaders, passionate local volunteers, and our tireless veterinary staff that this day was a success. To the people of Hualhuas: we see how much need remains, and we promise to return. We will continue to stand by your side, step into the places most in need of help, and break the cycle of abandonment together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122789715-H2AHLYP8T80QI3BOIHZF/hualhuas-campaign-1.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-1.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122789616-EARLUFQTRA2J43ST520H/hualhuas-campaign-2.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-2.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122791999-4LX3G5OPU1D7ZW4Q895B/hualhuas-campaign-3.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-3.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122792308-0P5JD5JRMVUY69M3PNZC/hualhuas-campaign-4.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-4.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122794644-DHTWMX1ZKK74V7O73UB3/hualhuas-campaign-5.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-5.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122795287-LSH3W9124LPGUCBNGAHM/hualhuas-campaign-6.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-6.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122797234-INHRTW057YFHTGR3GDWW/hualhuas-campaign-7.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-7.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122797912-0949F9BM1K3ZJSKL2ZQO/hualhuas-campaign-8.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-8.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122799099-9HW6CFL632VD3IZ47WPV/hualhuas-campaign-9.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-9.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122799549-PV0THXZOC6ICOPPT85E2/hualhuas-campaign-10.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-10.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122800843-L2VRI68BL832R4ZKJBES/hualhuas-campaign-11.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-11.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781122801775-7LG0VR8HCF3S6WJ8FE25/hualhuas-campaign-12.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Saving Lives in the Andes: 57 Second Chances in Hualhuas - hualhuas-campaign-12.jpeg https://pichuberry.org/blog/41-lives-changed-forever-in-sapallanga monthly 0.5 2026-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/e3bb2007-4746-4e29-80a4-fe03bd38f4cd/people-waiting-for-campaign.jpg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/b97fac0d-dafa-4681-8cc2-225ac3811de3/girl-holding-animal.jpg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - Together… We were able to sterilize: 24 cats 17 dogs This campaign focused especially on the most vulnerable pets and low-income families in the community. It was a day filled with emotion, teamwork, education, and hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/cec77eeb-ee32-4966-a645-696f86fd3ea9/boy-holding-cat.jpg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - More than just a campaign This was an opportunity to educate families about responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering. Thanks to the incredible door-to-door efforts of teacher Magali and local volunteers, many families received guidance and support directly within their community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/3f77e1ee-9d25-4c33-b066-a3822fb55dfe/woman-with-dogs-in-truck.jpg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - We are deeply grateful Thank you to all the volunteers and community members who helped organize this campaign with so much love and dedication. While Pichuberry helps partially fund these initiatives, real change happens because communities come together to protect their animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117610932-1C12ZC6N57F05N9DOGD0/sapallanga-campaign-may-1.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-1.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117610640-MMYPXDFSZGLO73ROB2OZ/sapallanga-campaign-may-2.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-2.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117612531-696ASQF46LDBJSKA0BA9/sapallanga-campaign-may-3.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-3.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117613523-GVSTUY0V5SMAN9004MUI/sapallanga-campaign-may-4.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-4.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117615160-T5773CB7AGIWH3YB0IL1/sapallanga-campaign-may-5.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-5.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117616117-9VZGJA9O026ZHGB0ADBT/sapallanga-campaign-may-6.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-6.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117617103-938P9COMQ22DISS542F9/sapallanga-campaign-may-7.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-7.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117617990-LK2OWNBBK4NDZWLZJL5P/sapallanga-campaign-may-8.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-8.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117618880-VZ3N1ORYUGTSIUYES8C2/sapallanga-campaign-may-9.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-9.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117622487-DI0C7I8H7NRFVACX9ZFM/sapallanga-campaign-may-10.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-10.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117629829-46IIBHS1O2VQTYBN8QGO/sapallanga-campaign-may-11.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-11.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781117630400-3G8SHYVSW0R9AWOGATI2/sapallanga-campaign-may-12.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 41 Lives Changed Forever in Sapallanga - sapallanga-campaign-may-12.jpeg https://pichuberry.org/blog/71-lifesaving-stories-the-success-of-our-huamancaca-chico-campaign monthly 0.5 2026-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a303d3b0-996a-4d9e-afcd-ad61c0e9c741/women-holding-dog.jpg Voices from the Andes - 71 Lifesaving Stories: The Success of Our Huamancaca Chico Campaign - On May 13 & 14, 2026 We are thrilled to share a wonderful update from our recent spay and neuter campaign in Huamancaca Chico, which took place over two intensive, rewarding days on May 13 and 14. Thanks to an incredible team effort and the unwavering support of our global community, it was a massive success. Together, we were able to provide life-changing sterilization surgeries to a total of 71 beloved pets: 43 Dogs 28 Cats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/fc630d8d-7b85-447c-aa13-1cff28196b38/woman-holding-rescue-dog.jpg Voices from the Andes - 71 Lifesaving Stories: The Success of Our Huamancaca Chico Campaign - Overwhelming Community Response Our core mission for this campaign was to prioritize the most vulnerable pets and help families with limited financial resources. However, when we arrived, the response from the local community was completely overwhelming. Dozens of families turned out, eager to seek help and do right by their animals. While Pichuberry actively promotes responsible pet ownership — and always encourages those with greater financial means to utilize regular local veterinary services — this campaign proved once again that access to affordable, high-quality care remains a critical hurdle for many families. The most important takeaway? Seventy-one animals received top-tier medical care, directly preventing future suffering, street homelessness, and hundreds of unwanted litters in the neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/e00e6f20-5a6b-40ae-829e-33ef7fe3ef6e/two-women-holding-rescue-cats.jpg Voices from the Andes - 71 Lifesaving Stories: The Success of Our Huamancaca Chico Campaign - Moving Forward Together To everyone who shares our posts, donates, or cheers us on from afar: thank you! Every single campaign we execute brings us one step closer to a world with fewer homeless animals, less suffering on the streets, and more compassionate communities. Thank you for walking alongside us on this mission. 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While the initial target was set for 50–60 surgeries, Pichuberry successfully sterilized a total of 43 pets and supported their families: 26 kittens and cats 17 dogs Every sterilization campaign is an act of love and an opportunity for the community to stand up for their animals, preventing future suffering and saving hundreds of lives at the source. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/420ba70b-8cfc-4e82-91be-7d7a84456d0a/people-completing-documents-for-sterilization.jpg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - Community Collaboration & Essential Support The success of this campaign relies heavily on grassroots coordination and local logistics. Pichuberry extends a sincere thank you to Srta. Vanessa, our dedicated local coordinator, who was instrumental in organizing the event and providing essential operational supplies, including: Colchonetas (resting mats for post-op recovery) Medical weighing scale Critical documentation and copies Vital medical and sanitation supplies (1 liter of alcohol, 1 liter of hydrogen peroxide, and paper towels) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/e4fd617f-5838-4b31-a24c-6ba86b6dcee8/dog-laying-after-sterilization.jpg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - Shifting Mindsets: A Shared Responsibility Pichuberry arrives to provide crucial access to low-cost sterilization campaigns, but lasting change requires a unified effort. We kindly ask our communities to continue fostering awareness around responsible pet ownership and the importance of sterilization. While our volunteers work entirely from the heart for the animals, long-term impact depends on the ongoing commitment and responsibility of the community itself — acting as the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Pichuberry remains committed to helping, educating, and working with compassion, one community at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/9ef2ab70-ec95-4d65-b07b-6ab89a2b0de1/man-holding-dog-after-sterilization.jpg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - Key Outcomes 43 total animals successfully sterilized 26 felines protected 17 canines protected 1 resilient community engaged despite severe weather conditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031735689-GGEIAWOG598WGIKMA9KT/acolla-campaign-1.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-1.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031735814-ZED7VCANDEU4BSXFTNPA/acolla-campaign-2.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-2.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031741901-7YLNODT8PBIEWTMG9P4M/acolla-campaign-3.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-3.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031741140-TJ7FUXY134I2EDXJ5UL6/acolla-campaign-5.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-5.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031742835-M3W3FWBBWBO0TZR3RQEB/acolla-campaign-6.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-6.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031743511-D7AUGXB6J9BVP8I2AMHO/acolla-campaign-7.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-7.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031744688-85CPKKQNGDRW06NX4JSW/acolla-campaign-8.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-8.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031745322-RF3GJ8G025OBQE66GP1V/acolla-campaign-9.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-9.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031748801-XVU99U0LONI35FAWVNCC/acolla-campaign-10.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-10.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031748579-7X2T9O9XRYYL304SM9M7/acolla-campaign-11.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-11.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031750749-EMJMCITH98XY14BM3Q2I/acolla-campaign-12.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-12.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031751185-QC0U51HJXPFSLJV49EDW/acolla-campaign-13.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-13.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031753116-XN01J9TGAJYWRPMTJ0T3/acolla-campaign-14.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-14.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1781031756152-VV5GJUHN6W8QA1M6YR06/acolla-campaign-15.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Acolla: Overcoming the Elements for Animal Welfare - acolla-campaign-15.jpeg https://pichuberry.org/blog/a-first-in-sapallanga-68-pets-sterilized-and-a-community-transformed monthly 0.5 2026-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/efba6136-55e5-4ca2-8d10-799562c68018/sapallanga-campaign-23.jpg Voices from the Andes - A First in Sapallanga: 68 Pets Sterilized and a Community Transformed - On April 25, 2026 For the first time, Pichuberry traveled to the beautiful, humble farming community of Sapallanga, just outside of Huancayo. This area is difficult to access, and veterinary care is a rare luxury for the families who live here. But thanks to the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust, we were able to bring help right to their doorstep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/5a90e0f3-446c-4028-88ab-c3c9b3ece4e2/sapallanga-campaign-3.jpg Voices from the Andes - A First in Sapallanga: 68 Pets Sterilized and a Community Transformed - By the Numbers In just one day, our medical team worked tirelessly to help: 37 Cats sterilized 31 Dogs sterilized 68 Total families supported https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a4e38e15-e9e5-4f2a-a450-5e795dc7d794/sapallanga-campaign-14.jpg Voices from the Andes - A First in Sapallanga: 68 Pets Sterilized and a Community Transformed - The Call for More While we celebrated these 68 pets, the day revealed a staggering reality: over 150 families arrived, hoping for care. 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When we first arrived in Tunamarca, registration was quiet. With only 22 pets signed up, we knew we were facing a common challenge in rural communities: the hesitation that comes with learning something new. But as the morning sun rose, something shifted. Curious neighbors began to gather. Doubts turned into questions, and questions turned into action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/72296431-92c7-4b44-92cd-70d19c7cead6/tunanmarca-campaign-12.jpg Voices from the Andes - Building Trust in Tunamarca: How Curiosity Turned into Action - The "Momentum" Results Despite the slow start, the community showed up in a big way. We nearly doubled our expectations: 21 Cats sterilized 18 Dogs sterilized 39 Lives changed forever! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/ff64f241-8784-4358-bf4c-65fb10045741/tunanmarca-campaign-2.jpg Voices from the Andes - Building Trust in Tunamarca: How Curiosity Turned into Action - No One Left Behind When the crowd grew to 50 pets, we knew we had to act fast. While 11 animals weren't eligible for surgery that day due to age or nursing, they are already on the path to care. 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Success in Matahuasi: 65 Lives Changed in a Single Day - matahuasi-campaign-21.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1777477662353-O8YCX4VPMSZCOH7E7FH0/matahuasi-campaign-22.jpg Voices from the Andes - Success in Matahuasi: 65 Lives Changed in a Single Day - matahuasi-campaign-22.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1777477733222-AJ363K6YLQT174CQ2WFC/matahuasi-campaign-23.jpg Voices from the Andes - Success in Matahuasi: 65 Lives Changed in a Single Day - matahuasi-campaign-23.jpg https://pichuberry.org/blog/from-a-death-sentence-in-the-andes-to-a-forever-home-in-seattle-maddys-journey monthly 0.5 2026-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/049f1137-05bc-4d16-ad09-93b1633a6148/Maddy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy - Maddy’s story begins in Tingo Paccha, a small community in the Andes of Peru, where life for many animals is uncertain from the very beginning. She was only about three months old when we found her. A tiny puppy, fragile and underweight, already facing a future she could not escape. Her mother had been killed, and Maddy was next. Her owners told us they were going to poison her. To them, Maddy was not a companion. She was a problem. A female dog who would eventually have puppies they could not afford to feed or care for. Even when we offered to pay for her sterilization, they refused. They didn’t believe it would change anything. They had already decided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/dc5db437-e52c-4a0d-8b7c-26ebe097ddfb/68533d65-d00a-4057-a8a3-b8efb64316b3.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy In that moment, we understood there was no time to convince, no space to negotiate. If we walked away, Maddy would not survive. So we took her. She was small, scared, and quiet during that first part of the journey. We carried her from the highlands down to Lima, not fully knowing what would come next, only knowing that she deserved a chance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/d3568a10-801f-462e-a1dc-6e3e9ba90c9c/ChatGPT+Image+Apr+22%2C+2026%2C+05_51_19+PM.png Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy - From Lima, Maddy began a much longer journey, one that would take her far beyond anything we had imagined for her. She traveled to Los Angeles, and from there, continued on to Seattle. It was not easy. Traveling with a rescue dog comes with uncertainty, logistics, and emotional weight. But step by step, she moved closer to a different life. Today, Maddy is safe. She has a home in Seattle. She is loved, protected, and no longer at risk. The life that was almost taken from her is now fully hers to live. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774973665352-QA76QTI5OTNN74P32HDY/rescue-dog-on-rocks-maddy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774973664012-9VW7FR0NS0Q10HTAMJ9W/two-rescue-dogs-playing-tug-maddy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774973666099-0EP5K0DKGBRUWNYMUQ1S/rescue-dog-overlooking-the-forest-maddy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774973670244-38MPBWZAXII3MVOCBJ74/rescue-dog-in-snow-maddy.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774973680523-N7NGURODZRZHHWM93ZQK/rescue-dog-laying-on-dog-bed-maddy.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774973695971-PEZQ262V4RR7FFG0HU02/two-rescue-dogs-in-forest-maddy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774973691405-EG2IAX0O57X106P7XNBL/two-rescue-dogs-in-grass-maddy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774973707142-MDS5I5ZLCPDHF76FZGCJ/rescue-dog-sitting-in-grass-maddy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774973715859-FAJNAXNUN4DC6VTXW6KE/rescue-dog-by-lake-maddy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Meet Maddy https://pichuberry.org/blog/huancan-campaign monthly 0.5 2026-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/f05f1afa-3100-4806-8c29-bc89d1e8157c/Huancan%C3%AD-Campaign-3.jpg Voices from the Andes - Huancaní: More Than Just a One-Day Event A total of 60 pets were registered for the campaign, reflecting strong community interest and demand for accessible sterilization services. On the day of the campaign, approximately 52 pet owners attended with their animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/7c505b40-5c44-4372-b3b4-d064949160ea/Huancan%C3%AD-Campaign-13.jpg Voices from the Andes - Huancaní: More Than Just a One-Day Event - Following veterinary evaluation, 39 dogs and cats were safely sterilized. Not all registered animals were eligible for surgery due to medical and ethical considerations. Some animals were: Below the minimum age requirement (under 6 months) Pregnant, requiring postponement for safety Required further monitoring before undergoing surgery These decisions were made to ensure animal welfare and safe surgical outcomes, in accordance with veterinary best practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/cb4ede40-86e7-427c-8700-87dae4567bb0/Huancan%C3%AD-Campaign-25.jpg Voices from the Andes - Huancaní: More Than Just a One-Day Event - Follow-Up & Continuity of Care Pichuberry has implemented structured follow-up actions to ensure that no animal is left behind: Underage animals: All pet owners have been registered, and their animals are being scheduled for free sterilization at a partner clinic in Jauja once they reach the appropriate age. Pregnant animals: Cases are being closely monitored. Pichuberry will support safe outcomes for both mother and puppies, including coordination for responsible adoption when possible, and will ensure that the mother dogs are later transported to Veterinaria Clínica Espinoza for free sterilization once medically appropriate. This approach ensures continuity of care and maximizes the long-term impact of the campaign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a9a489a9-8406-4d1a-bf6c-932353390380/Huancan%C3%AD-Campaign-16.jpg Voices from the Andes - Huancaní: More Than Just a One-Day Event - Additional Impact During the campaign, a family of cats was supported as part of Pichuberry’s extended care approach. The mother cats were successfully sterilized, and the kittens are currently under Pichuberry’s care for responsible adoption. They have been shared through Pichuberry’s website and social media channels, and are being matched with suitable adopters through a structured adoption process. Pichuberry has also committed to ensuring that all female kittens will be sterilized at approximately six months of age at no cost, preventing future litters and continuing the cycle of prevention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1775521999779-FAZUKLWLSMK5D9W5F844/Huancan%C3%AD-Campaign-1.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Huancaní: More Than Just a One-Day Event - Huancaní-Campaign-1.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1775521999856-2R9FGQKGYRFYFWCP1HX4/Huancan%C3%AD-Campaign-2.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Huancaní: More Than Just a One-Day Event - Huancaní-Campaign-2.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1775522001638-8BYUXZCMBR7MTTH3X7AK/Huancan%C3%AD-Campaign-3.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Huancaní: More Than Just a One-Day Event - Huancaní-Campaign-3.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1775522001913-5CDLMQOC8GQ416TDRLVL/Huancan%C3%AD-Campaign-4.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 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Osito’s Story: A Promise Broken Adopting a dog is a long-term responsibility. It is not something temporary, and it is not something that can be undone after a few months. What happened to Osito is a clear example of why this matters. Osito first came into our lives in 2023, when he was still a puppy. He had been abandoned in El Rosario neighborhood (El Hueco) Jauja, and was the victim of a hit-and-run accident. When we found him, he was injured, vulnerable, and completely alone. We rushed him to Veterinaria Espinoza, where he underwent surgery. Thankfully, the veterinarians were able to save his front leg, and after recovery, he was able to walk again. After everything he went through, someone stepped forward and offered to adopt him. At the time, we believed this would be his opportunity to finally have a stable and loving home. However, that promise did not last. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/5096332b-70d0-4260-b6a2-e027414be9ba/rescue-dog-rash-osito.jpg Voices from the Andes - Osito’s Story: A Promise Broken Shortly after Osito recovered, the person who had committed to caring for him moved to Lima and never returned. Osito was once again left behind, forced to survive on the streets. Over time, many people in Jauja came to recognize him. He was often seen around Plaza de Armas, Santa Isabel, and near the bridge, searching for food and attention. Osito also suffered from a severe allergy to fleas and ticks, which caused constant itching and painful wounds on his skin. His condition made life on the streets even more difficult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/2f20af82-1e0e-4314-9691-7ac3e13eb7a7/rescue-dog-sitting-osito.jpg Voices from the Andes - Osito’s Story: A Promise Broken In 2024, we were finally able to rescue him again. We provided medical treatment, helped his skin heal, and made sure he received proper care and nutrition. He was also neutered as part of our commitment to responsible animal care. Once he recovered, we began the process of finding him a home again. A family came forward and decided to adopt Osito. They took him to live in Mazma. Because of Osito’s history, we did not simply hand him over and walk away — we followed up. We visited him after three months, and then again after six months. His home was located high up in the hills, in a place that was not easy to reach, but we made the effort because we wanted to make sure he was truly safe and well cared for. During those visits, Osito appeared to be doing well. He seemed calm, adapted to his environment, and comfortable with the family. Based on what we saw, we believed he had finally found the home he deserved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/58f7b093-36bf-4c50-ba65-0b8e82a235ac/rescue-dog-standing-osito.jpg Voices from the Andes - Osito’s Story: A Promise Broken However, months later, Osito suddenly appeared again in Jauja — alone. We want to be very clear about this: Osito did not return on his own. If he had tried to come back, he would have done so much earlier. The area he was familiar with was El Hueco, not Jauja. Yet he was found near the bridge and the main square, as if he had been left there. Everything indicates that he was brought back and abandoned. This is not a misunderstanding. This is abandonment. When we found him again, Osito had wounds on his back and was in poor condition. Once again, he needed medical attention. And once again, we stepped in. Osito is not just another case for us. He is part of our family. And when an animal becomes part of our family, we do not turn our backs on them, even when it is difficult. https://pichuberry.org/blog/tetitas-from-the-jauja-streets-to-a-forever-sanctuary monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/c7173785-9a0a-4a87-8027-408593c433a3/rescue-dog-on-back-tetitas.jpg Voices from the Andes - Tetitas: From the Jauja Streets to a Forever Sanctuary The sweet dog from the Jauja bus terminal Tetitas is a gentle and friendly dog who lived for a long time at the bus terminal in Jauja, where many workers and drivers knew her well. She was a familiar face there, always calm, sweet, and looking for kindness from anyone passing by. In early 2025, we noticed something was wrong. Tetitas began bleeding, and at first we believed she might simply be in heat. At that time, Pichuberry did not yet have Casa de Aurora, and all of our foster homes were already full. We were doing everything we could just to keep up with emergency rescues. When the time was right, we brought Tetitas to the veterinarian and had her spayed, hoping this would protect her and improve her life on the streets. But the bleeding didn’t stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/9b0b2604-ed51-42c5-adb8-5ed16f3b1d24/rescue-dog-in-bin-tetitas.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Tetitas: From the Jauja Streets to a Forever Sanctuary By June 2025, when I was in Peru, we brought Tetitas back to the vet for more tests. At first nothing appeared abnormal, but the bleeding continued. Something was clearly wrong. After further examinations, we finally discovered the cause. Tetitas had TVT (Transmissible Venereal Tumor) a cancer that affects many stray dogs who live on the streets. She needed treatment immediately. Tetitas began a series of four chemotherapy treatments, which required weekly trips to the veterinarian. During this time she stayed at Casa de Aurora, where she could rest, recover, and finally feel safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/d0a422a1-93a4-4029-81d0-472899cb9731/rescue-dog-with-food-tetitas.jpg Voices from the Andes - Tetitas: From the Jauja Streets to a Forever Sanctuary Little by little, she became stronger. Today Tetitas is healthy, happy, and free of the tumor. The bleeding has stopped, and she enjoys life at Casa de Aurora surrounded by care and affection. When Tetitas first arrived, we thought she might return to the streets after treatment. But sometimes a dog simply becomes part of the family. Tetitas did. Now she is a beloved resident of Casa de Aurora. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774282340119-31WR2FTRPF8N01SL78QP/rescue-dog-standing-happy-tetitas.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Tetitas: From the Jauja Streets to a Forever Sanctuary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774282357968-PLIOGB0Z5IBFNQO394CZ/rescue-dog-sitting-in-grass-tetitas.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Tetitas: From the Jauja Streets to a Forever Sanctuary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774282361693-MUILP5N8GK540L47CBFF/rescue-dog-laying-down-tetitas.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Tetitas: From the Jauja Streets to a Forever Sanctuary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774282404176-8GQ67Z86DF0ZFHEQE2LG/rescue-dog-in-grass-tetitas.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Tetitas: From the Jauja Streets to a Forever Sanctuary https://pichuberry.org/blog/lucy-the-one-who-came-back monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/32391fee-d3c9-4cb3-af84-863b508ff4c3/rescue-cat-one-eye.jpg Voices from the Andes - Lucy: The One Who Came Back In January, we rescued 10 vulnerable cats from Pancan. Some were just kittens, small, fragile, fighting to survive. We created a “Be My Valentine” campaign to give them a chance, and thankfully, many of them found homes. One of the kittens lost an eye, but even she was adopted. That alone felt like a miracle. But not every story was easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a02b4684-2755-464e-ba8c-8c5d75e45668/rescue-cat-laying-down.jpg Voices from the Andes - Lucy: The One Who Came Back These cats were not used to humans. They had lived their entire lives outdoors, without affection, without touch, without trust. They didn’t know what it meant to be held, to be safe, or to be loved. They were terrified. We soon learned that the mother cat had feline leukemia, and some of the kittens were also affected. It was devastating. We had to make difficult decisions with limited space and resources. Jenny kept the mom and her babies. I brought five of the stronger adult cats to Casa de Aurora in Tingo Paccha, hoping to give them a safer place to recover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/74ae3adb-9afc-458d-b96a-1cfc337d7a73/rescue-cat-in-sweater.jpg Voices from the Andes - Lucy: The One Who Came Back But bringing outdoor cats inside is not always simple. For them, it wasn’t safety, it was fear. Two of them escaped. One came back (Lucy). The other one didn’t return, but we have not given up on her. We know she is nearby, staying around an abandoned house close to Casa de Aurora. She is still very afraid of humans, and although we hoped she would come back on her own, she hasn’t yet. But she is not alone. Ketty, our caregiver at Casa de Aurora, has been patiently following her, bringing her food every day and keeping an eye on her from a distance. We know she is there. We know she is safe, at least for now. And we are not giving up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/5d4f7d03-f60b-4cda-a1ec-df1799736b86/rescue-cat-scared-lucy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Lucy: The One Who Came Back We are preparing to safely catch her using a humane trap, so we can bring her to the veterinarian, understand her condition, and give her the care she deserves. I truly believe this is not the end of her story. Very soon, she will have a name. And hopefully, a home. Another one was too weak… and didn’t survive. Eventually, two returned to Jenny. Both tested positive for leukemia and required urgent medical care. They were hospitalized for about two weeks, receiving intensive treatment for dehydration and weakness. Today, they remain under Jenny’s care, living separately from other cats to protect everyone. And then… there was one. One cat who chose to stay (Lucy). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/17f96b0d-1d23-47ff-a330-b19fefbd7c3e/rescue-cat-in-kennel-2.jpg Voices from the Andes - Lucy: The One Who Came Back So yesterday, we made the decision to catch her. It was one of those days that takes everything out of you. We tried to coordinate transport to the vet, one person, then another, then another. Plans fell through. The rain started. Time passed. And all the while, she was inside the kennel… scared, confused, and unable to understand why. We felt terrible. But we also knew something important: if we let her go, we might never be able to catch her again. So we waited. We kept her warm. We stayed with her the best we could. And we held on to hope that the next day would be better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/e5a3df02-9ab9-4141-a066-bef42347c2ca/rescue-cat-mouth.jpg Voices from the Andes - Lucy: The One Who Came Back This morning at 8 a.m., she finally made it to the veterinarian. I was so afraid of the results. After everything we had already seen, I thought she might have leukemia too. But she didn’t. She tested positive for FIV, feline immunodeficiency virus. A diagnosis, yes… but also a relief. It’s something manageable. Something she can live with, especially in a safe, indoor home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/670aeda0-088c-4906-9a47-d1f6fd7fe324/rescue-cat-hiding-lucy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Lucy: The One Who Came Back Now, Lucy is still learning. Learning that humans can be kind. Learning that touch is not something to fear. Learning that she is finally safe. We decided to name her Lucy. Lucy, the one who came back. The one who stayed, even when she was afraid. Tomorrow, Lucy will be spayed. And soon, she will go home. Not every story ends this way. But this one did. And today, that is enough https://pichuberry.org/blog/doddie monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/8325f250-5bed-4e90-ab7b-a2fec4493525/rescue-dog-skinny-doddie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Doddie: A Mother’s Survival in the Andes When we first found Dodie, she was extremely thin and pregnant. She was tied with a rope. In the neighborhood where she lived, there were rabbits and chickens. Dodie was so hungry and desperate that she would chase and eat anything she could. Instead of helping her, people chose to tie her up, so she wouldn’t hunt their animals. But they didn’t feed her. They didn’t care for her. She was left there… starving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/efc1aaa3-eedd-4843-823f-d8195db85674/rescue-dog-with-puppies-doddie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Doddie: A Mother’s Survival in the Andes We tried to find a safe place for her before she gave birth. But we couldn’t secure a shelter in time. Dodie gave birth alone to nine puppies. And once the puppies were born, rescuing her became even more difficult. She was a large dog, extremely weak, and now she had nine tiny babies depending on her. We eventually found a temporary foster home for her, just until I could arrive in Peru. I arrived. That same day, I went to pick her up. I took Dodie and her nine puppies with me to my Airbnb, which had a small patio where she could stay safely, along with other puppies I had rescued. It was heartbreaking to watch her care for her babies. She was so thin… and there were nine puppies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774135005819-ZXFGZ18HZN1Y9ZISLFFP/rescue-puppy-doddie-1.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Doddie: A Mother’s Survival in the Andes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774135011372-MIKA44KQTTD7CJKNXAA8/rescue-puppy-doddie-2.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Doddie: A Mother’s Survival in the Andes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774135020847-SER0V4TBPPFKEPJW81IU/rescue-puppy-doddie-3.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Doddie: A Mother’s Survival in the Andes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774135030940-ZP8JFVDGUAEMLSGG8EGE/rescue-puppy-doddie-4.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Doddie: A Mother’s Survival in the Andes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/daeae991-5bfc-4395-bfb4-2ed9e835934b/three-rescue-puppies-doddie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Doddie: A Mother’s Survival in the Andes But love is powerful. When you show a dog that you are not there to hurt them, that you will stay, no matter what, they begin to change. Slowly, Dodie started to trust me. She became my friend. She began to feel safe. I bathed her, she smelled very bad from everything she had been through. She was terrified of going outside. She wouldn’t even take one step out the door. But little by little… she learned again. Her puppies suffered too. We did everything we could to care for them, but we later realized that Dodie had severe parasites—and she had passed them on to her puppies through nursing. Even with constant care and deworming, we couldn’t save them all. Only two of her nine puppies survived. Some suffering begins long before rescue arrives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a38141b9-c5e5-4db1-8663-414b5a0ca91d/rescue-dog-doddie-with-family.jpg Voices from the Andes - Doddie: A Mother’s Survival in the Andes Today, Dodie is safe. She is no longer tied. No longer starving. No longer alone. She has been adopted by a loving home. https://pichuberry.org/blog/the-story-of-manguito-toita-and-paris monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1de88973-ee39-4e8e-8246-52f48be8d8c9/rescue-dog-To%C3%B1ita.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Story of Manguito, Toñita, and Paris According to neighbors, Toñita’s family locked her inside their house and left with no water or food for her to survive. We don’t know where they went, but Toñita was abandoned, trapped inside the home. At the time, she appeared to be pregnant. Shortly after being abandoned, Toñita gave birth to her puppies, Manguito and Paris. We gave them those names. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/b90bdddd-1632-4701-ba75-2301523d6715/two-puppies-laying-down.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Story of Manguito, Toñita, and Paris Neighbors began hearing puppies crying day and night. They didn’t know how to help or how to enter the house, but they tried their best by throwing food through openings in the roof and above the door. Eventually, they contacted us and reported this case of abuse in August. We spoke with the police and tried to intervene, but there was no one living in the house, and no one wanted to enter. The police refused to help and took no action. At that time, we also did not have a foster home available, we didn’t know where to take them, and we were unable to rescue them. The location was also far from us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/39b4e052-aaff-4db9-a3a6-8b5f6196e3a8/three-rescue-dogs-together.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Story of Manguito, Toñita, and Paris In September 2024, we finally found help. A volunteer named Jenny, along with Cataleya, went to rescue them, and we were able to secure a temporary foster home with Mrs. Maura. I asked if she could keep them only until November, because I would be arriving in Peru then and would take responsibility for them. That same month, they were rescued, rehabilitated, vaccinated, and carefully fed so they could gain weight. They were extremely thin, just skin and bones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/d7448953-f26b-4f88-95ea-2a629eda9f01/rescue-dogs-in-house.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Story of Manguito, Toñita, and Paris I arrived in Peru in November, and I picked them up. They were still very small. Manguito is very shy, and all of them hide and are afraid of people and of everything around them. They are dogs who never received affection, so it has been very difficult for them to trust humans. Even so, we have always tried to be as loving and gentle with them as possible. Because we didn’t have a stable foster home for them, adoption was very difficult. They are not friendly or social dogs. Over time, they moved from one temporary home to another, until the opening of Casa de Aurora in June 2025. That’s when everything changed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774021724181-N6WNJ5SF0KX5FNUFQW4F/three-rescue-dogs-standing.jpeg Voices from the Andes - The Story of Manguito, Toñita, and Paris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774021742530-RFGKX0S7COOQ5AFYX3FS/three-rescue-dogs-sitting.jpeg Voices from the Andes - The Story of Manguito, Toñita, and Paris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/40464884-2f9f-4954-a7b0-cfb9555b6afd/rescue-puppy-sitting.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Story of Manguito, Toñita, and Paris In August 2025, someone wanted to adopt Manguito. I believed it was a good family and agreed to the adoption, thinking he would finally have a home, especially because there was a child in the household. However, shortly after, we noticed that Manguito was always outside on the street. He was extremely thin. When I spoke with the family, they said Manguito wasn’t social, wasn’t affectionate, didn’t want to play with the child, and didn’t want to eat. I believe he stopped eating because he was depressed. He had never been alone, he had always lived with his mother, his sister, and the other dogs. Manguito became very underweight and was eating trash on the street. That was absolutely not the life we want for our babies. So I brought him back to Casa de Aurora. https://pichuberry.org/blog/five-puppies-abandoned-in-the-cold-andes-four-are-still-fighting monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774018560068-LCN7W7B25P3SAFV7WIQA/abandoned-puppy-1.jpg Voices from the Andes - Five Puppies Abandoned in the Cold Andes: Four Are Still Fighting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774018574463-FH4F0BKJNC5W0KGIJ5KE/abandoned-puppy-2.jpg Voices from the Andes - Five Puppies Abandoned in the Cold Andes: Four Are Still Fighting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774018599464-2KNF4YK2RL2Y6PHAVQB1/abandoned-puppy-4.jpg Voices from the Andes - Five Puppies Abandoned in the Cold Andes: Four Are Still Fighting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1774018588048-DTOCNECFM6KA0CP2E7SQ/abandoned-puppy-3.jpg Voices from the Andes - Five Puppies Abandoned in the Cold Andes: Four Are Still Fighting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/63fe04ee-a3fe-4a37-817c-6e108019591b/four-puppies-in-box.jpg Voices from the Andes - Five Puppies Abandoned in the Cold Andes: Four Are Still Fighting Sadly, one of the puppies passed away yesterday. The four remaining babies are now fighting for their lives after testing positive for distemper. They are weak and have diarrhea, but they are still playing, running, and showing us their incredible will to live. Every hour matters. Right now they are receiving daily treatment, vitamins, and supportive care. Señora Melva is watching them closely, feeding them small pieces of chicken breast and keeping them hydrated with warm chicken broth to help them regain strength. https://pichuberry.org/blog/perlita-a-promise monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a1155f75-d693-42ab-8221-b6272be6172d/rescue-cat-in-blanket.jpg Voices from the Andes - Perlita: A Promise We Had to Keep There are some stories that stay with you. Perlita is one of them. We found her in November 2025 in Tingo Paccha. She was just a tiny kitten, no more than two months old. Fragile, underweight, and barely covered in fur, she looked more like a little rat than a cat. Her ears seemed burned, shiny and damaged, as if something had hurt her deeply. But what stayed with me the most was not how she looked. It was how scared she was. She was trembling, silent, trying to disappear. That day, my mother in-law and I picked her up, and without saying it out loud, I made her a promise: You are safe now. I will take care of you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/d02008fe-e3a3-4de0-98ea-99e3fd47c9ca/rescue-cat-eating.jpg Voices from the Andes - Perlita: A Promise We Had to Keep Learning to Trust Again Perlita slowly began to heal. We fed her carefully, every 2 hours helping her regain strength. We gave her warmth, attention, and patience. Day by day, she started to trust again. She became sweet. Gentle. Loving. The kind of kitten who just needed a chance. And when December came, we believed she was ready for a home. We found someone who promised to care for her, protect her, and love her. We made it clear: Perlita needed to be sterilized, and Pichuberry would cover the full cost. Everything seemed right. In December, we received a photo. She looked okay. I wanted to believe she was happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/caf4c81f-6b94-4a66-a0cb-16ea49545f15/rescue-cat-in-jacket.jpg Voices from the Andes - Perlita: A Promise We Had to Keep The Perlita We Found Again We took her back immediately. But she was no longer the same kitten. The loving, trusting baby we once held… was gone. Now, Perlita is pregnant. Now, Perlita is deeply afraid of humans. She hides under the bed and does not move. She avoids contact. She does not understand that she is safe again. And that is the hardest part. Because we know who she used to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/5ee63260-65a2-4704-b62f-576844da50f6/rescue-cat-laying.jpg Voices from the Andes - Perlita: A Promise We Had to Keep Be Part of Perlita’s Healing Today, Perlita is safe. She is warm. She has food. She is no longer alone. She is resting in a quiet room at Casa Aurora, with the heat on, soft blankets, and nourishing meals, including wet food and warm chicken broth to help her regain strength. But she is still healing. She is pregnant. She is scared. And she needs time, care, and patience to learn to trust again. At Pichuberry, we are doing everything we can for her. But we cannot do it alone. You can be part of Perlita’s journey. By sponsoring Perlita, you help provide: Daily nutritious meals Veterinary care for her and her future kittens A safe, warm space for recovery The time and patience she needs to heal This is more than support. This is helping Perlita believe in kindness again. https://pichuberry.org/blog/annie-a-little-dog-who-chose-to-keep-going monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/6b7a5f4f-c7a7-4db3-977e-537a66287150/rescue-dog-annie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Annie: A little dog who chose to keep going. Annie was found alone on the street after being hit by a car. She was limping, confused, and searching for food just to survive. Neighbors told us she appeared one night, with no owner, no shelter, and no one looking for her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/233af9dd-00bb-4f7b-b8d2-5d7f826d2db2/rescue-dog-on-grass-annie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Annie: A little dog who chose to keep going. At first, Annie was afraid. Like many dogs who have lived on the streets, she didn’t trust people and kept her distance. But with patience, care, and kindness, Annie slowly began to change. At that time, no one claimed her and no one wanted to take responsibility for her. I didn’t have the heart to leave her alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/a4fd1f9f-7c22-49b0-b0e7-75aab93172b2/rescue-dog-getting-cuddled-annie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Annie: A little dog who chose to keep going. I took Annie to the veterinary clinic and then brought her home to Casa de Aurora in November. From that moment on, Annie became part of our family. Since then, Annie has been with us. Over time, she has transformed into a gentle, loving, and playful pup. She enjoys affection, seeks human connection, and shows us every day how resilient and forgiving animals can be when given a chance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1773777912356-I5YCVKMFQCV5M894YZ1B/rescue-dog-in-jacket-annie.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Annie: A little dog who chose to keep going. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1773777972133-5UTPC11OBEHROFM3BPOX/rescue-dog-with-people-annie.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Annie: A little dog who chose to keep going. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1773778246505-4ZB4FPIDSFYHJ79MKP0K/rescue-dogs-playing-annie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Annie: A little dog who chose to keep going. https://pichuberry.org/blog/julie-a-loyal-heart-who-refused-to-be-abandoned monthly 0.5 2026-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/ca6fc67c-3c2b-47d0-a2bb-05c77d96195e/rescue-dog-with-new-family.jpg Voices from the Andes - Julie: A loyal heart who refused to be abandoned - SUMMER 2026 UPDATE: Julie is Thriving! We are overjoyed to share some wonderful news about our favorite duo, Julie and Trisha! We recently conducted a follow-up visit to see how they are settling into their new life in Masma, and we are thrilled to report that both girls are doing absolutely wonderfully. They are happy, bursting with health, and completely well-adjusted to their new surroundings. This happy ending is made even sweeter by the beautiful connection we share with their new family. This incredible adopter previously opened their heart and home to another beloved Pichuberry rescue, Charlotte! Seeing these dogs continue to flourish together in a safe, loving environment is the greatest reward our team could ask for. As a token of our deep gratitude and a courtesy to support the family during this transition, we were delighted to deliver 25 kilograms of high-quality dog food during our visit. Thank you to this amazing family for giving Julie, Trisha, and Charlotte the beautiful forever lives they always deserved! Read Julie’s original rescue story below to see just how far this beautiful girl has come! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/e1d14c80-9fde-455b-909c-18bcec1e063d/rescue-dog-julie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Julie: A loyal heart who refused to be abandoned In March 2025, Julie was reported to Pichuberry while she was in heat and being chased by more than a dozen dogs in the streets. She looked exhausted and overwhelmed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/507fa1a6-d0ea-41ae-af14-95cca3955924/rescue-dog-in-car-julie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Julie: A loyal heart who refused to be abandoned Our volunteer Jasmine went to check on her. Instead of running away, Julie ran straight toward Jasmine, asking for help. She immediately began following her everywhere. At that moment, Jasmine didn’t know what to do, there was no foster home available, and large dogs are extremely difficult to place for adoption in Peru. But Jasmine couldn’t turn her away. Julie stayed temporarily with Jasmine’s family so we could spay her and help her recover. The plan was to release her again after surgery, but Julie had other plans, when Jasmine tried to return her to the street, Julie simply followed her back home. She had chosen her person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1773769835879-OYFMTA95TAH5V5RB7WYF/rescue-dogs-together-julie.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Julie: A loyal heart who refused to be abandoned https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1773769850384-9KUMKAMJRLZI0Y6RBJEO/rescue-dogs-at-home-julie.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Julie: A loyal heart who refused to be abandoned https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/1773769857362-UZ96XTKZVN0TYYXYUK08/rescue-dogs-on-grass-julie.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Julie: A loyal heart who refused to be abandoned https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/50eda98e-878c-4771-aff8-feea593f07a5/rescue-dog-injured-julie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Julie: A loyal heart who refused to be abandoned Finally, someone recognized her. A woman who owned a small food stand in San Lorenzo said a thin stray dog matching Julie’s description had been wandering near the main square and sometimes came to her stand for food. When we found Julie, our hearts broke. She was extremely thin and injured, with burns on her nose, face, and paw. We don’t know what happened to her while she was missing, but it was clear she had suffered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/5a3e4bcc-0048-4ae3-8075-358e269ab440/rescue-dog-safe-julie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Julie: A loyal heart who refused to be abandoned Julie was brought back to Casa de Aurora, where she could finally recover in safety. Today Julie is healing. She is safe, loved, and surrounded by the people who refused to give up on her. She is still hoping for a family one day, but until then, she needs support from kind people who believe every dog deserves a second chance. https://pichuberry.org/blog/milky-border-collie-rescue-story monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/9d81f82f-6409-4374-9e26-7b9a96ed8e23/Andes-of-Peru.jpg Voices from the Andes - Milky’s Rescue Story: How a Starving Border Collie Survived the Mountains - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/c318f18e-20fd-4471-848c-cf24c070cf2f/milky-rescue-border-collie.jpg Voices from the Andes - Milky’s Rescue Story: How a Starving Border Collie Survived the Mountains Every day on my way to Jauja, I would stop my car and bring her food. At first, she would not come close. She was extremely scared and kept her distance, always ready to run. I would place the food on the ground, step back to my car, and quietly watch as she ate. Her paws would shake with fear as she ate quickly. She was so hungry and so thin. Day after day, this became our routine. I started calling her “Milky.” Soon she began recognizing my voice and would slowly approach when I called her name always keeping a safe distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/3476c36f-1917-41f4-80fb-b1fb39f78434/milky-rescue-border-collie-1.jpg Voices from the Andes - Milky’s Rescue Story: How a Starving Border Collie Survived the Mountains For three months, I visited Milky almost every day, bringing chicken, soup, or whatever food I could carry in my container. My only hope was that one day she would trust me enough so I could help her. Finally, with the help of my colleague Yulisa, we were able to safely rescue her. Even after eating the food we prepared with mild sedatives, Milky was still terrified. When we approached her, she showed her teeth out of fear. (End of August 2025) I slowly crawled toward her, speaking softly. “It’s okay, Milky… I’m not going to hurt you.” The first thing I could reach was her ear. I gently touched it, continuing to reassure her. Then I carefully held her in my arms while Yulisa brought the kennel. We placed her inside, and for the first time, Milky was finally safe. That day felt like a miracle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/c14d7858-e55b-4fc8-83bc-7757ea310748/rescue-dog-milky-happy.jpg Voices from the Andes - Milky’s Rescue Story: How a Starving Border Collie Survived the Mountains Today Milky is healthy, spayed, and incredibly intelligent, but she is still learning to trust people. She feels safest with the people she knows and loves quiet environments. Milky may never be a dog who runs up to strangers, but she is deeply loyal and loving to those she trusts. She continues her healing journey at Casa de Aurora, where she now enjoys the garden, the other dogs, and the safety she never had before. https://pichuberry.org/blog/3/3/2026 monthly 0.5 2026-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/f38c6794-a6f1-455a-9950-2844a1158cb3/Rio2.jpeg Voices from the Andes - From Abandoned to Unbreakable: Rio’s Fight for a Second Chance - Our Rio - A Young Husky Left Behind At the beginning of February, a young Husky was abandoned in our community. He wandered the streets alone, confused and displaced, as neighbors shared that his family had simply left him behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/6a26a402-620e-4462-8fd8-abbaf1359b30/Rio5.jpg Voices from the Andes - From Abandoned to Unbreakable: Rio’s Fight for a Second Chance - Fighting to Stand Rio could not stand straight. He would fall to one side. When he tried to walk, he moved in circles, disoriented and unstable. His body was alive, but his balance was not. For one week, he received treatment and monitoring. When his condition did not fully stabilize, we transported him to Huancayo to consult a neurological specialist. 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It is a beautiful region, but beneath the surface lies a heartbreaking reality for local animals. Because communities line the riverbanks, these areas frequently become dumping grounds for abandoned pets. Dogs and cats are left to fend for themselves, surviving on whatever food they can scavenge among the accumulated waste. Tragically, a common practice here is to keep a mother pet but abandon her newborns near the water, with the expectation that they will wander into the river and drown. The animals that manage to survive grow up deeply fearful of humans, learning to live feral lives just to stay alive. But on Friday, February 27, thanks to our incredible community partners and supporters like you, we were able to step in and rewrite the script for 46 local pets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/2ce484d3-71dc-4939-80e3-76bf7d221bcc/women-moving-dog.jpg Voices from the Andes - Transforming the Mantaro Valley: 46 Lives Changed in Our Latest Campaign - A Community Hero Opens Her Doors This vital campaign came together because a local kindergarten teacher named Fresia decided she could no longer just watch this crisis happen outside her classroom. Fresia witnesses this harsh reality every single day and has already personally rescued about 14 cats and 8 dogs (all of whom are now spayed and neutered!). While her home and heart are completely at capacity for new rescues, she knew she could still be a catalyst for change. She generously offered her own house as our campaign headquarters, providing the essential water, electricity, and clean workspace our medical team needed to operate. Working hand-in-hand with our dedicated local volunteer coordinator, Mery, our team arrived at 7:00 AM sharp to transform Fresia's space into a fully functioning field clinic before the veterinary team arrived at 8:00 AM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/f243eb66-f9b2-4f76-8711-3cb96107c223/cats-in-carriers.jpg Voices from the Andes - Transforming the Mantaro Valley: 46 Lives Changed in Our Latest Campaign - Overcoming the Challenges of Feral Cat Trapping Beyond hosting, Fresia went above and beyond by helping us target the feral cat populations living directly along the river. Using humane traps provided by Pichuberry, she successfully captured nine stray cats (six females and three males). Our goal with these vulnerable river cats is a strict Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) protocol: safely sterilize them, closely monitor their recovery, and return them to their home territory so they can live out their lives without contributing to the cycle of unwanted litters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/9a067f37-888f-47a0-9cdb-f344ac833674/woman-and-child-holding-dog.jpg Voices from the Andes - Transforming the Mantaro Valley: 46 Lives Changed in Our Latest Campaign - Promoting Responsibility, One Step at a Time At Pichuberry, we know that sustainable animal welfare requires a dual approach: immediate crisis intervention and long-term community education. To help foster a culture of responsible pet ownership, this campaign utilized a hybrid funding model: 20 Vulnerable/Street Animals: Fully funded and covered by Pichuberry donations. 26 Owned Pets: Families contributed a small "social fee" of 20 soles (about $7 USD). In Peru, public education around animal welfare is still evolving. By asking owners to contribute a small, manageable amount toward their pet's healthcare, we help reinforce the idea that pets are valued family members who deserve care, protection, and medical oversight. The community's dedication was inspiring—we even had families travel 30 minutes by public transit from Apata just to make sure their pets didn't miss out on this opportunity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/47e6dc75-3fd8-4946-9e50-f3d93bd980e3/rescue-cat.jpg Voices from the Andes - Transforming the Mantaro Valley: 46 Lives Changed in Our Latest Campaign - Real Work, Real Obstacles: An Update on a Recovery Doing medical work in rural areas always comes with unexpected hurdles. Following the campaign, we monitored our 9 trapped river cats for three days. Unfortunately, one of the rescued males developed a severe infection at his surgical site. Recognizing the urgency, Fresia immediately rushed him to a local veterinary clinic, where he has been hospitalized and receiving intensive treatment for the past two days. 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Transforming the Mantaro Valley: 46 Lives Changed in Our Latest Campaign - mantaro-valley-campaign-22.jpeg https://pichuberry.org/blog/2/24/2026 monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/9acf645f-3191-4136-af5d-ed017fab3e60/DSC06883.ARW.jpeg Voices from the Andes - The Morning It Became Real The Pichuberry team alongside our veterinary partners during a community sterilization campaign in the Andes of Peru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/f4bcb23f-d129-43b2-b625-af9cf5590d19/DSC06732.ARW.jpeg Voices from the Andes - The Morning It Became Real Veterinary partners performing a spay procedure during one of our organized sterilization campaigns in rural Peru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/61c76918-567c-487c-9ef2-64b27aefa1b8/Screenshot+2024-05-09+at+9.41.29+PM.png Voices from the Andes - The Morning It Became Real Community presence remains at the heart of our structured and expanding animal welfare work in Peru. https://pichuberry.org/blog/2/14/2026 monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/11065527-e617-4d7a-8aea-13e063fbb8b9/IMG_7656.jpeg Voices from the Andes - 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Senior dogs are overlooked. One by one, they stayed behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/e4831da7-0b66-467c-ac9d-fb0dec4e0820/9f1d592e-33b9-4640-97ec-5da796c71202.jpg Voices from the Andes - The Man Who Chose the Forgotten - Señor Pedro made a decision: if no one else would choose them, he would. https://pichuberry.org/blog/blanquita-and-the-cycle-that-had-to-end monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/afc2e21c-8058-4a8b-b135-06a438f3724c/rescue-dog-sitting-blanquita.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Blanquita and the Cycle That Had to End I first saw Blanquita in August. She was pregnant, extremely thin, and eating garbage near a ravine under a bridge, a place where people regularly dump trash. She was scared and would not let anyone get close. Every time I tried to approach her, she ran. I started bringing her food, hoping she would slowly begin to trust me. But Blanquita had learned to survive alone. Trust was not easy for her. When I had to leave, she was still there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/0cdb43ae-5a57-4cc6-b147-7c9747f173a0/two-rescue-puppies-laying.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Blanquita and the Cycle That Had to End When I Came Back In November, I returned to Tingo. By then, her puppies were already walking. Some had been taken by people, she had 7 puppies. I was able to rescue two of them, Lili and Vaqui. But Blanquita was still there. Still vulnerable. Still unspayed. Still at risk of becoming pregnant again. And I knew I could not leave her a second time without changing her future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/e4884200-27ba-4836-98ae-1ca50171ad72/rescue-dog-standing-blanquita.jpeg Voices from the Andes - Blanquita and the Cycle That Had to End The next morning, at 5 a.m., we were back. That was the day. There was no other opportunity. It had to happen. Again, we came prepared — with food, with sedatives, and with everything we had left in us. It took almost eight hours. Eight hours of trying. Eight hours of patience. Eight hours of not giving up. And finally… we got her. We placed her gently into a kennel and carried her out. It was exhausting. It was emotional. But we did it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6705ac19f151880ad034306b/b5f56ea6-a829-4eea-afe1-b3d154a23d5a/rescue-dog-house.jpg Voices from the Andes - Blanquita and the Cycle That Had to End A New Beginning We provided Blanquita with a large dog house to protect her from the cold Andean nights and heavy rains. Blanquita was spayed. One surgery. That single procedure means she will never again give birth in the streets. No more litters under a bridge. No more puppies fighting to survive surrounded by garbage and danger. Spaying Blanquita didn’t just help her, it stopped a cycle. Today, she is safer. Protected. 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