Hope for the Animals

The Lake Atitlan region of Guatemala's highlands is plagued with an overpopulation of stray animals.

Through its integrated projects, the Animal Welfare Program is raising awareness, reducing overpopulation, addressing public health issues related to overpopulation, and relieving the suffering of animals.

• Sterilization and Vaccination Clinics:  In collaboration with the only licensed, practicing veterinarian in the Atitlan region, we offer free and low-cost sterilization clinics monthly.
• Education: Our School Education Program provides awareness in humane handling of animals.
• Partnering:  We have joined with San Carlos University, Guatemala City, Guatemala to provide practical experience to Guatemalan Veterinary students with a local Veterinary clinic.

We are excited to be working with WSPA, the World Society for Protection of Animals, and AWARE, the Animal Welfare Association-Rescue/Education,  to broaden our impact on animal welfare in Guatemala.

We have designed a t-shirt to help promote the Hope for the Animals mission!  You can preview the design on our Facebook Cause page,  Visit our cause page, and become a member to show your support for our animal welfare program!

Overpopulation facts:

FACT: In seven years, one female cat and one male cat and their offspring can produce up to 420,000 kittens.

FACT: In six years, one female dog and one male dog and their offspring can produce up to 67,000 puppies.

FACT: The average number of kittens in a feline litter: 4-6

FACT: The average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year: 3

FACT: The average number of puppies in a canine litter: 6-10

FACT: The average number of litters a fertile dog can produce in one year: 2

FACT: A female cat can get pregnant while nursing a litter of kittens.

FACT: A litter of puppies can have more than one father.

(Source: St. John’s SPCA)