One Health International

Home / Healthcare International

Healthcare for Both Ends of the Leash International

Caring for Pets and Their Owners Abroad

Our Clinical One Health efforts started at home, driven by one conviction: The health of our communities is powerfully connected to the health of ourselves and our pets. Because so many individuals in need will prioritize the care of their pets over their own, we offer unique clinics that provide medical treatment and preventative care to animals and their owners at the same time.

The local impact of our clinics inspired us to expand our services globally. People & Pets Project has proudly partnered with Heart of Travel to take our mission to improve the health of individuals and their pets beyond our community and out into the world.

People & Pets Project is taking our One Health International program to Guatemala June 22-26, 2025! To learn more about our upcoming trip, please click here (this is the link for the trip page from Heart of Travel). We welcome volunteers with medical, veterinary, and general administrative backgrounds to join us. Students are welcome too. Speaking Spanish is a bonus, but not required.

To fill out a volunteer application, please click here (this is the link for the volunteer application). Once received we will get in touch with you to answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Healthcare for people and pets in Guatemala

275

People received basic healthcare

345

Dogs and cats spayed and neutered

544

Volunteer Hours

Despite being one of its strongest economic performers, Guatemala has one of the highest inequality rates in all of Latin America. Rural and indigenous areas are particularly susceptible to high rates of poverty, malnutrition, and maternal-child mortality.

Alongside the economic challenges come high populations of stray and
feral dogs. These homeless animals rely on the streets for shelter and
food, presenting an ever-present hazard to motorists and a
heartbreaking sight for tourists and residents.

People & Pets Project of Guatemala

Through our work with healthcare providers and veterinarians who generously offer their time and expertise, we are able to provide both preventative and specialized care to people and animals in need. Our high-volume spay and neuter clinics service both pets and the dogs and cats living on the streets in an effort to humanely reduce the population of strays and promote the well-being of community members and animals alike.

Join our effort to support people and pets in need, at home and beyond.

Our work is made possible by your donations of resources, talent, and time. Find out more about how you can support One Health
for local and international communities.

Get Involved