Together We Can
Providing Rescue, Fostering, and Adoption for Animals in Need and Helping Them Get a Better Life
Welcome to Patitas Rescue
We are Patitas Rescue, a volunteer organization dedicated to reaffirming the bond between canines and humans. We respect the life of all animals and strive to make sure that every animal is given the love and care they deserve.
Jule Canelo 2024 Event
Pedal with your Heart
2/11/2024 - 7am
Retalhuleu, Guatemala
Family friendly bike ride event to benefit our rescues.
Who We Are
Patitas Rescue is a special project partnered with Pro-Animal to service stray Dogs and Cats in Retalhuleu, Guatemala. We are a private, volunteer-based, 501©3 nonprofit organization that works to rescue, rehabilitate, and place animals with caring families. We also aim to help foster a culture where both humans and animals feel safe living in their community.
What We Do
Patitas Rescue services stray animals (Dogs & Cats), providing rescue, veterinary care, rehabilitation, fostering, spaying and neutering, and adoption services. Our goal is to provide care and find homes for stray animals in need forever. We offer several programs to advance the relationship between strays and the community.
Our Team
M.V. Carlos Monroy
Graduated from Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala, obtaining his degree in veterinary medicine in 1999. A few years later he opened his veterinary clinic and has been practicing his profession for over 15 years. He also has a degree in feline internal medicine, is a zootechnician, and works as a university professor.
M.V. Silvia Ángel
Graduated from San Carlos University of Guatemala and obtained her veterinary medicine degree in 2010. She then opened her veterinary clinic called Animal Health, located in Cantón Dolores, Retalhuleu, and has been practicing her profession with a lot of love for 12 years. Silvia is a mother of 2 children, loves to exerci
M.V. Silvia Ángel
Graduated from San Carlos University of Guatemala and obtained her veterinary medicine degree in 2010. She then opened her veterinary clinic called Animal Health, located in Cantón Dolores, Retalhuleu, and has been practicing her profession with a lot of love for 12 years. Silvia is a mother of 2 children, loves to exercise in her free time, and provides dog grooming services in addition to her veterinary practice.
M.V. Juan Miguel Trigueros
Graduated from Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala with a degree in veterinary medicine. This helped him become a member of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics. He opened his veterinary clinic, named TRIVET clinic, located on 4th avenue in Retalhuleu in 2003. He has been practicing his profession f
M.V. Juan Miguel Trigueros
Graduated from Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala with a degree in veterinary medicine. This helped him become a member of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics. He opened his veterinary clinic, named TRIVET clinic, located on 4th avenue in Retalhuleu in 2003. He has been practicing his profession for over 20 years with much love and dedication. He is not only a lover of animals, but also of motorcycles and practices motocross in his spare time.
Lupita White
Founder and President of Patitas Rescue. A Guatemalan native who moved to the United States at the age of 9. She is a 20-year mortgage professional with a lifelong love for animals. While visiting her hometown of Retalhuleu, she fell in love with the food, people, and culture all over again. While there, she was inspired by tw
Lupita White
Founder and President of Patitas Rescue. A Guatemalan native who moved to the United States at the age of 9. She is a 20-year mortgage professional with a lifelong love for animals. While visiting her hometown of Retalhuleu, she fell in love with the food, people, and culture all over again. While there, she was inspired by two volunteers selling mangos to raise funds for a puppy that needed grooming and care. A few months later Patitas Rescue was born and eventually joined forces with the Pro-Animal Association to work for a better and more humane living for stray animals.
Ana Arriola
Social Media Manager for Patitas Rescue. A degree in Educational Administration. Pre-primary Education Teacher and teaches English at the English Language Center in Retalhuleu. Anita is constantly working on improving the connections with canines and the community.
M.V. Melissa González
Vice President of Pro-Animal Association. She holds degrees in veterinary medicine from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and veterinary acupuncture from Instituto Mexicano de Medicina Veterinaria Complementaria. With 16 years of veterinary experience, Melissa is always willing to advance our mission.
Margarita Abascal
Co-founder and President of Pro-Animal Association. She has worked on international cooperation projects with funds from USAID, the European Union, among others. She is a professor of Economics at Universidad del Istmo (Unis) and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialty in International Business (U
Margarita Abascal
Co-founder and President of Pro-Animal Association. She has worked on international cooperation projects with funds from USAID, the European Union, among others. She is a professor of Economics at Universidad del Istmo (Unis) and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialty in International Business (Unis). She also holds a master's degree in public policy with a specialty in international economics and economic development from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Argentina.