Galapagos Wildlife Rescues

Wildlife Rescue Videos

World Vets works together with the Galapagos National Park Rapid Response Program to respond 24/7 to injured wildlife on San Cristobal Island. This Galapagos sea lion had a scuba mask strap around its neck. It was successfully removed, and the sea lion was released on site. World Vets is authorized to do this work through an official agreement with the Galapagos National Park.

A pelican in Galapagos was choking on a large fish tail lodged in its gular pouch. The Rapid Response Team arrived right away to capture the pelican and successfully removed the obstruction.

A sea lion was reported with a plastic spool tight around its neck. World Vets responded together with Galápagos National Park Rangers by boat to the remote location on San Cristóbal Island. The World Vets team carried out a search to locate the sea lion, captured it and successfully removed the hard plastic ocean debris. In the past year our veterinary team, together with rangers, has responded to over 650 wildlife cases on the Galápagos Islands.

This one calls for some muscle. When an adult male sea lion became entangled with part of a tire, World Vets and Galápagos National Park Rangers came to the rescue. Together they skillfully captured the sea lion and removed the entanglement.

World Vets is grateful to the SeaWorld Conservation Fund and our other generous donors who make this important work possible.

Vet Volunteers in Ecuador Help Over 600 Animals

491934053_10161329040404021_4757653487332640806_nOver 600 dogs and cats received free veterinary care in Ecuador last week! Volunteers from World Vets and Lakefield Veterinary Group teamed up to provide 322 sterilization surgeries in the town of Ibarra over a three-day period. Volunteers also offered health checkups, flea and tick prevention, deworming, and loving care for over 300 animals during a community outreach clinic in Otavalo.

World Vets is honored to collaborate with Lakefield Veterinary Group and our amazing affiliate of over 15 years, BAI – Fundación Bienestar Animal Imbabura. Thanks to the generosity and support of our partners, donors, and volunteers, we are able to benefit thousands of animals in need around the world.

 

 

 

 

 

Guatemala: 337 Surgeries

488926822_10234615551945539_679664135120144065_nLast week, World Vets wrapped up another successful spay/neuter campaign in Guatemala, in an ongoing effort to improve animal welfare in the region. In partnership with Antigua Street Dogs – Guatemala, our dedicated volunteer veterinary team carried out an impressive 337 sterilization surgeries. Many surgeries were also performed on local street dogs through the support of Municipalidad de Jocotenango.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible volunteers, generous donors, and committed partners who made this mission possible. World Vets invites you to show your compassion for animals and be a part of World Vets’ work around the world. Donate today!

 

 

World Vets Helps 140 Animals

IMG-20250311-WA0065World Vets recently completed another successful campaign in San Cristóbal, Galápagos, providing 140 animals with much-needed free veterinary care. The World Vets team performed 95 sterilizations, 42 medical consults, and several critical surgeries, ensuring better health and well-being for the island’s pets. Additionally, several stray cats were trapped and sterilized to help control overpopulation and safeguard the island’s wildlife.

This important work continues with the support of GAD Municipal de San Cristóbal Galápagos and the Agencia de Bioseguridad para Galápagos, as well as our dedicated volunteers, donors, and followers. Their contributions make a global impact, helping us bring veterinary care to animals in need worldwide.

 

 

Caring for Galápagos Pets

WhatsApp Image 2025-01-28 at 11.18.03_d88d8d03World Vets remains committed to the health and well-being of the dogs and cats of San Cristobal Island by providing ongoing veterinary care to the community. Since opening its small animal clinic in 2021, the organization has treated over 5,000 pets free of charge, including 1,500 patients last year alone.

In 2025, the clinic has already cared for hundreds of animals, addressing illnesses, injuries, parasite control, and other treatments. In addition we have multiple sterilization campaigns scheduled this year, with one happening this week,  reinforcing our commitment to responsible pet ownership and the protection of endemic wildlife in the Galápagos.

 

 

 

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