When Paula called about a dog in trouble on the University grounds, we grabbed our box of supplies, collars, muzzles and leashes and jumped in the truck to see if we could lend a hand.

August 22 was our day to head out and visit some of our homeless clients and pets. Although the afternoon was rainy and cold here in Valdivia, we really didn’t want to cancel our outing,

At the GAAP Clinic, many of our clients are students, senior citizens, families from rural areas and people living with very limited budgets and little knowledge about pet care. A big part of our mission

“Quite simply, the experience changed my life.” – International Volunteer “I am very appreciative of you all, we have seen a big change in the community.” – Todos Santos Community Member It’s hard to believe

Part I of this two-part blog series told the story of why we decided to launch the new GAAP Nature Discovery Program as part of a larger movement to protect the native Valdivian rainforest. Part

These past months we’ve been very busy at the GAAP with our Field Services Program. With the support of Dogs Trust Worldwide, we’ve traveled to three rural communities near Valdivia: Futa, Chaihuín and Corral where

In January 2018, Guillermo Pérez (a GAAP co-director) attended the International Land Conservation Network (ILCN) congress, held in Santiago Chile, to learn about the latest policies and financial incentives behind land conservation for Chile and

“It is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the natural world.” – Rachel Carson For years the GAAP founders, Elena and Guillermo, have watched as the

Spud has always liked Saturdays. There’s a different feeling in the house on this day, to any other day of the week. Weekdays are rushed. His humans wake up early, have breakfast, shower and leave