Peru Dog Shelter

Animal Care Soy Callejerito-Cusco is one of the largest dog rescue shelters in all of Cusco, Peru. The original founders Maite and Anyelo have run the shelter for more than 20 years. Currently, the shelter houses 140 dogs which can change day by day!

 

Maite and Anyelo have truly donated their lives to support these animals. The meaning of "dog-lover" is taken to another level once you meet the selflessness of these amazing individuals. They focus on rescuing, sterilizing and rehabilitating sick, abandoned and homeless dogs. All dogs are vaccinated, de-wormed and flead. Majority of dogs brought through the shelter have required some type of special attention from surgery, cancer and infection treatment, to stitches and proper antibiotics.

  • Dogs rescued: 7,000
  • Successfully re-homed approximately 700 dogs
    • Many travelers who volunteer at the shelter end up adopting. Dogs have happily gotten new homes all over the world. i.e. Switzerland, Canada, USA, New Zealand and many more!
 
 

Monthly Expenses: $2,560 USD*

  • Food: $1,500 USD

  • Vet & Medication Expenses: $600 USD

    • i.e. surgery, x-rays, infection and flu treatments

  • Rent: $460 USD

*Conversion as of 3/14/2018 $1 USD = $3.30 PEN. Costs are approximate and can vary month to month depending on diseases and treatments.

    “all my life I have never traveled because it breaks my heart to go a day without seeing my dogs.”
    — Maite, Peru Dog Shelter Founder & Owner

    Future Plans & Needs

    • Purchase land for new Shelter and Vet hospital
      • .75 - 1 acre of land
      • Cost per acre: $160,000 USD
    • Complete website to allow better services for volunteers, adoption, and awareness for pet care throughout Peru.
    • Launch dog/pet clothing line (Maite hand makes dog clothes)

    Current Funding

    Along with spending most of their time and money at the shelter, Maite and Anyelo, continually spread awareness to the community, local officials and universities about regulations and general animal protection. They work numerous jobs on the side to support the dogs; street food vendor, auto mechanic, fix and re-sell cars/motorcycles, sell handmade clothing and dolls at local markets, and run a small Bed and Breakfast out of their home to volunteers. 

    Daily Care

    • Feed and supply fresh water
    • Clean food and water bowls
    • Playing and socializing with dogs
    • Cleaning play and sleeping areas
    • Help maintaining, cleaning and construction of shelter
    • Funding and spreading awareness of shelter
    • Assisting in veterinary care and visits

    Peru Dog Culture

    It is common to find many stray dogs throughout the streets in all of Peru. Unfortunately, many of the dogs suffer from abuse by owners, injuries from beatings or hit by cars, fights with other dogs, malnourishment, infected wounds and unattended illnesses. With the lack of funding from local government, city leaders, and general public, it makes it very difficult to pay for regular operating expenses.

    Currently, due to operating near the city of Cusco, the local government is requiring Animal Care Soy Callejerito-Cusco to move the shelter after 8 years at their current location. Once again creating another large expense and inconvenience for the shelter. 

    We are working with the Peru Dog Shelter to create new methods of funding for their program. Click "Learn More" below to see how you can help.