Spay & Neuter street dogs of Huanchaco, Peru

Happy New Year Everyone!

Well, we’re typing this update less than 15 hours left before 2015. It seems so  long ago that we set the date for our return trip to Peru and now, with the passing of this evening, we’ll be 6 months away. :)

As for updates,,,

• Courtney continues to communicate with Huanchaco Al Rescate Del Hermano Menor. This group is located in Huanchaco and working specifically with the street dogs of our favorite community. In Courtney’’s weekly contact with Ursula, the leader of the organization, the two have been making progress in our 2015 clinic planning and outreach. Ursula is excited for our visit and she is currently locating a space for the clinic and trying to encourage a partnership with the Huanchacho municipality, something we've been interested in for years. We’re keeping our fingers crossed as this relationship could lead to bigger and better outcomes in the future. 
  
  
• Things are still looking promising for using Zeuterin - an injection which sterilizes male dogs - at this summer’s clinic. We have a new vet, trained and certified in Zeuterin who is excited to join us. This is really a great option for this region as many people hesitate in neutering their male dogs due to a mix of future, religion, and machismo. 
  
  
• In the last month, we've had four veterinarian students (2 from Michigan and 2 from Quebec) contact us about joining the team in some capacity. Brenda, our head vet, is currently in conversation with them to see if it would be a good fit for them and the project. We’re always amazed at how people hear about our project and our eager  to help.
  
  
• Planes, Trains, and Hotel Rooms: As with every trip, there’s a lot to plan to make it all happen. Team members are currently arranging time off from their jobs, hunting down affordable airfare, and we’re negotiating with our favorite Huakarute Hostal on a block of affordable rooms for our stay. Ahhhhh….details. :)