Update on the unexpected foster, Gecko
Our houseguest for 5 weeks has healed from his wounds and has been returned to his owner. The owner has committed to keeping Gecko away from the river (and crocodile) and has Gecko with a friend in a house. Definitely a bitter sweet moment, we cared for him and spoiled him as much as we could keeping in mind not to get too attached [...]
Coapinole 05/2025
Longtime Partners and Summer Heat in Coapinole This week, PEACEAnimals was warmly welcomed back to Coapinole, where the Arena Demonio Blanco once again opened its doors for our free spay/neuter clinic. The Blanco family, steadfast supporters of our mission for many years, continue to be a vital part of our success in this community — and we’re deeply grateful for their generosity. With the [...]
Alta Vela 05/2025
Community Collaboration in Altavela: A Week of Progress and Compassion This week, PEACEAnimals brought its free spay/neuter clinic to Altavela, a growing residential community nestled between Mezcales and San Vicente. Thanks to a committed group of local residents, we’re seeing real, lasting change here. Their tireless efforts to educate neighbors, organize pet owners, and prevent abandonment have made a remarkable difference — transforming Altavela [...]
Valle Esmeralda 05/2025
PEACEAnimals had a very busy week at the sterilization clinic in Valle Esmeralda. It has been almost a year since we have served this rapidly-growing community, therefore there were long lines of people waiting from the early hours to have their cats and dogs treated. Sacnicte and Alex hosted the clinic in their home, and sponsored the clinic with a generous personal donation, as [...]
Jarretaderas 05/2025
PEACEAnimals was in Jarretaderas this week. Jaime provided his boxing gym for the clinic. Cynthia and Osiris helped again this week to make the clinic successful. They are instrumental in promoting, organizing volunteers, and helping with registrations. Many pet owners and rescuers were able to take advantage of our services. Animals were taken off the streets, as having them sterilized increases their chance of being [...]
An unexpected foster, Gecko
When I saw the Facebook post of a dog getting bit by a crocodile, I recognized the dog immediately… It was Gecko, Nacho’s dog, the guy that lives on the beach by the Pitillal River. Nacho has lived by the river for as long as my husband and I have been here, and Gecko has been with him for most of that time. [...]


