Antigua Street Dogs | low cost castration in low income towns near Antigua

OUR MISSION

Antigua Street Dogs is dedicated to humanely reducing animal overpopulation and suffering through offering low-cost castration clinics in underserved communities around Antigua.

Overpopulation of cats and dogs is a serious problem.

In Guatemala, as with other developing countries, people struggle to feed and care for their families. Unfortunately, few resources remain for their animals, and pet sterilization costs are beyond their means. In addition, dogs and cats are often considered working animals, so when they have litters, the babies are given away as “gifts,” and many just wander away.

Reducing overpopulation aids in the improved wellbeing of the animals, people and their communities.

DOGS: Most female dogs are sexually mature by 6 months and can have two litters per year. Left unaltered, the original female and her offspring can produce 128 dogs in 2 years.

CATS: A female cat is sexually mature at 4 months and can produce 12 babies in one year. She can become pregnant again while still nursing babies.

It is critical that both male and female dogs and cats are castrated. While females may become pregnant 2-3 times a year, males can impregnate many more females.