About Us

Collage of people with puppies and dogs in outdoor settings in a rural town, women with children holding puppies, and puppies playing and being held by people.

Our Purpose

In the quiet, remote village of Jauja in the beautiful Mantaro Valley, nestled high in the Peruvian Andes, a silent crisis unfolds. Here, countless vulnerable animals go unseen and unheard. This is why Pichuberry was born—a labor of love and a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and bring hope to the forgotten pets.

Our journey is challenging, as we’re a small team of just seven local volunteers with no government support.

But what we lack in resources, we make up for in heart. Our volunteers are the very soul of Pichuberry, giving up their weekends, holidays, and even opening their own homes to foster rescued dogs and cats. Their dedication is boundless, and each one deserves our deepest gratitude for the incredible compassion they show every day. Together, we are determined to make a difference, one rescued life at a time.

The Team

We are a small but mighty team of seven local volunteers in Jauja, Peru. Each one is a student, a worker, a family member, and a pet owner—but they all find time to make an incredible difference for the vulnerable animals in our community.

 

Without their dedication, it would be impossible to reach the many animals who need help. Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Pichuberry, giving up Sundays and holidays to be there whenever there’s a call for help. Every one of them currently fosters cats and dogs in their own homes, and they deserve our deepest gratitude for the incredible work they do every day.

A group of seven people and two dogs posing outdoors on a grassy field with mountains in the background. Some are sitting, and some are standing, with bright daylight and partly cloudy sky.
Woman lying on a blanket hugging a large husky dog.

Our Founder’s Story

I was born in Tingo Paccha, a small village in the Peruvian Andes, where my childhood was marked by hardship. We often went without shoes, without enough food, and without the support children need.

But we were never alone.

Dogs were always by our side, loyal, protective, and present when everything else felt uncertain. They became our comfort, our safety, our family.

As a child, I wished I could do more for them. I saw their suffering, but I had no way to help.

That feeling never left me.

Today, it is the reason Pichuberry exists—to give back to the animals who once gave me everything, and to build a future where they are no longer forgotten.

Together, we can change their lives.