a globalteer initiative

Jim Elliott

Jim Elliott has 20+ years’ experience in the field of international charity work. From the UK, Jim has lived in Asia and Latin America. He is the founder of several overseas projects and the award-winning UK charity, Globalteer. Globalteer is a leader in the field of responsible and ethical volunteering abroad working in the fields of animal welfare, conservation and community development.
Poisoned dog recovery

The Poisoning of Dogs

The Poisoning of Village Dogs This is Luna, a four-year-old mixed breed who lives in the village of Ticapata, Peru. She was rushed to our mobile clinic last week, along with three other dogs, after ingesting rat poison. Time is of the essence with poisoning cases and our vet team

By Jim Elliott, ago
PAWS Dog Warden

PAWS Dog Warden Programme

Before continuing, please be advised that some readers may find some of the following upsetting to read, as it includes descriptions of inhumane acts committed against animals.

What We Do at Paws Peru

PAWS works to improve the welfare of street dogs in the villages around Cusco, Peru. Most are owned, roaming dogs that spend their lives on the streets but are fed by their owners, often used as security dogs to protect property and sometimes to guard over livestock.

Our mission is to reduce the overpopulation of dogs through a sterilisation programme and improve their quality of life through vaccinations, health checks and educating the people in the villages. Using our mobile veterinary clinic, we can visit the dogs and provide healthcare and sterilisations where they live.

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By Jim Elliott, ago