Lobito stuck in the mud

Poor Lobito needed care urgently

In a stroke of particularly bad luck, poor Lobito (little wolf) got stuck in this cliff of mud following severe mudslides brought on by Hurricane Iota. Just a couple years ago, he would have been left without any kind of treatment, as the nearest veterinarian (an hour and a half away by car) could not reach the town given that roads were blocked by flooding and mud. Thankfully now, Andrés, one of our paraveterinarians in the Telemedicine program, has trained extensively and is prepared to both deliver routine care and treat minor injuries for animals in need through a telemedicine approach that includes oversight from a veterinarian in Chile. Because of the generous support of our donors, Andrés was able to save Lobito and help him recover from this traumatic situation.

Importantly, Lobito's owners knew to call Andrés because he has worked hard to create a culture of trust and to encourage people to prioritize routine, preventive care for their animals. Had Lobito's caretakers not previously contacted Andrés to vaccinate Lobito, they would not have known who to ask to help save their dog when this tragedy struck.