Perros Libres

Who we are

We are a non-profit organization legalized by the United States working in Guatemala for the betterment and well-being of all dogs! From the streets to homes, we provide a transitional space for dogs to both heal, live, and receive optimal love and affection which is what is lacking in the streets today.

The situation

The situation in greater Latin American in regards to its wild dogs is extremely well known. Wild dogs both savage and diseased run amok in countries ranging from Mexico, through Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, all the way down through Buenos Aires and Chile. We operate solely in a small indigenous village on lake Atitlan called "Tzununa", and there are other rescues in adjacent towns, but we are the only ones we're aware of working in our immediate surrounding area. There are lots of dogs in just that village alone that we can only begin to help.

Rescue

First, we rescue dogs from the streets—often taking in dogs that travelers have found and reached out to us about. We bring them to our Sanctuary, where they can receive the care, safety, and love they need.

Rehabilitate

Next, we rehabilitate them from the hardships of street life. Good food, appropriate medical care, and—most importantly—love are the key ingredients in helping a street dog heal. Many arrive carrying physical or emotional trauma and need time, patience, and individual care to feel safe, settled, and ready to move forward.

Reduce

Slowly, but with consistency, we break the cycle by sterilizing dogs when they are old enough and healthy enough to have an easy procedure and place for healing. Our sanctuary provides this service and we work with other organizations to provide them once a month on Lake Atitlan.

Rehome

If Dogs can find happy homes, we have completed the full circle for them and give them to homes where they will be loved and cared for for the rest of their lives. This takes patience, and developing a good adoptions application process. We have already adopted many dogs to happy homes successfully both locally and internationally.

Who we are

The situation

Our Mission