WE WILL RETURN TO OTAVALO DECEMBER 14-18, 2026

After a hiatus in 2025, we can’t wait to be back in Otavalo in 2026!

Our vision is to create a safe and comfortable community where people and animals can live in health and harmony.

Our values are the cornerstone of our passion to help improve the lives of the animals in this little corner of the world. This is achieved through kindness and compassion, patience and expertise. We understand that people, animals and the environment are all interconnected and we rely on our dedication to the betterment of each component to make our projects successful. We respect diversity and cultural differences and operate with a high degree of integrity.

The goal of Dogs of Otavalo is to assist and encourage areas around Otavalo to improve the health standards of the animals in their community. Our group assists by way of bringing volunteers and supplies for ongoing veterinary projects. By developing and supporting continuing education opportunities for Ecuadorian veterinarian professionals as we move to support positive change.

We bring resources, skills, and knowledge to animals in need as we work to decrease the number of preventable diseases and reduce potential populations of unwanted dogs through sterilization. We encourage the respectful treatment of all animals and strive to inspire future generations to become part of the veterinary community.

Through education and modeling, we aim to teach the veterinary community how to practice high-quality anesthesia and pain management.

We offer an avenue for volunteer veterinarians, technicians, students, and other interested volunteers to participate in this important and transformative work.