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Behind every bark and purr is a story.



Scout, a Malamute mix, was found tied to the main gate of our shelter in May, 2019. To make matters worse, her 4 puppies were dumped with her. The puppies were all about 6 weeks old, unable to fend for themselves. Fortunately, for all of us at the shelter, Scout and motherhood went hand in hand (or paw in paw) as she raised all 4 of her puppies just like any great mom would.

The good news is Scout and two of her puppies have a happy ending. Scout now has a forever home with a loving family. Teddy lives in Alaska with his new family, where he has a big yard and loves to play in the snow and snuggle.  And Kyon lives in Atitlán.

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25 years support our commitment with homeless dogs and cats in Guatemala

We rescue homeless / abandoned dogs and cats in need, offering them shelter and food. But to continue this mission and give more animals a chance at life, we rely on your support — every donation helps us provide food, shelter, and medical attention so these pets can thrive.

*Animal AWARE (Animal Welfare Association Rescue/Education) is a registered non-profit organization in Guatemala, and a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation in the USA..