Rescuing street dogs in the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Peru)

Colitas Con Canas is a specialized rescue centre focusing on elderly and special needs dogs and community outreach and education.

We are a Peruvian non-profit rescue centre for street dogs. We are located near the city of Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Cusco - Peru).

We take in dogs that are unlikely to be adopted, dogs in recovery and sometimes hospice cases, and serve as a retirement home for abandoned elderly dogs.

Another important goal for this project is reaching the community; through education and community involvement, we can achieve a positive change that would benefit not only all the dogs in the area but also the humans.

A little drone footage of our centre

Join Us for a Longer Stay (2+ weeks)

Looking to go beyond a short visit? Stay longer and become part of the daily life of the rescue - caring for the dogs, supporting the team, and contributing to a meaningful project in Peru. We especially value volunteers who stay longer and step into a more involved role - bringing consistency, supporting the flow of the day, and helping guide newer volunteers as part of the team.