1. Welcome to Los Peluditos de Ecuador Is volunteering right for you?

2. Who We Are
We are volunteer veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants
We come from all over the US
We hard working and fun loving
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of dogs (and cats) in Ecuadorian communities

3. Casa Mojanda We provide accommodation for up to 8 nights
Breakfast daily
Lunch daily
Dinner daily
Transportation to and from Quito airport at designated times.

4. You Are Responsible For
Airfare to Quito, Ecuador
Carrying full weight allowance of supplies
packed by Peluditos
Transport, parking etc. at your home airport
Tips
Laundry service
Liquor
Rabies vaccine (suggested)

5. Please Bring Your Own Everyone Flashlight (batteries) Scrubs
Bandage scissors
Reusable water bottle
Surgeons
Surgery caps
Head lamp (batteries)

6. Can you bring a dog home with you?
There is no shortage of puppies and dogs who need good homes
It is NOT inexpensive to transport dogs from Quito to the US.
You must have a proper carrier
We can provide health certificates, but dogs MUST be vaccinated for rabies for 1 month prior to travel to the US
Dogs of Otavalo cannot assist you with cost of adopting dogs from Ecuador
Do your Homework ahead of the trip
Consult your airline for specific rules.
Consult customs in your FIRST US airport on arrival back to the states

7. *The Typical 5 day Plan Day 1arrival in evening
Day 2 orientation meetings and set up clinic
Day 3 spay/neuter/medical clinic for animals (8am-5pm)
Day 4 spay/neuter/medical clinic animals
Day 5 spay/neuter/medical clinic for animals
Day 6 spay/neuter/medical clinic in new location (50-80 dogs) and medical/vaccination only in separate location
Day 7 spay/neuter/medical clinic, medical/vaccination only in a.m. and pack up
Days 8-9 optional extra days for touring area
Departures any time after 5pm on final day
*Each trip varies in exact length and location

8. A day in the life.. of a Peluditos volunteer
6am Hike to waterfall or sleep in
7am-7:45 Breakfast at Casa Mojanda
7:45am walk or ride to clinic
8am clinic begins
Surgeries accepted until 3pm
Recoveries completed by 5pm
Return to Casa Mojanda for
showers and dinner
10 pm rotating team to check on
any inpatients

9. Want to Volunteer?
Nancy Shaffran Director of Los Peluditos