Our Work in Peru
November 5, 2026
In Peru, more than 12 million dogs and cats struggle to survive on the streets, facing hunger, illness, injury, and other dangers. Financial hardship, limited access to spay/neuter services and education, and inadequate government support mean that much of the burden of helping these animals falls on dedicated local rescuers.
In La Victoria, a densely populated, working-class district just south of downtown Lima, a new effort is underway to tackle the ongoing crisis. PETA member Maru Vigo and her small but dedicated team, Voluntarios de PETA en Lima, have launched a new cycle of spay/neuter clinics, kicking it off in La Victoria for the first time. Supported by PETA, the clinics will help break the cycle of animal homelessness, preventing thousands of future animals from being born into a world that can’t care for them.
The first La Victoria clinic was a huge success, with the PETA-supported team spaying or neutering 45 animals and providing recovery care, identification tattoos, and next-day wellness checks.