Paws with Hope Cuenca

24/10/2024

Thank you to all who donated towards Gypsys sterilization, because of you all we just made it to also have Pepe and Rocky sterilized. All 3 were sterilized today! Gypsys owners showed up and they seem like good people and she seemed excited to see them. So she went home with them. I am very thankful that because of the generosity of others I was able to return the dog to them sterilized! They are also going to pick up the other pitbull sibling of Gypsys.

18/10/2024

Those of you who know me well, know that I love pitbull and pitbull rescues, but since ive started rescue I have noticed these pitbulls arent usually the greatest in packs.

I went to see my tienda lady the other day and asked her if she heard anything about Gypsy's owners. She said she was infuriated because she found Gypsy's brother on street and went to return him to them and found out they moved and left the dogs behind. So how her brother has the male and I have the female.

Pepe was recently adopted by my neighbor and I still have the parvo surviver pup Rockey here. He is great health BTW.

Gypsy unfortunately cannot stay. She is about 5 months old and almost killed my other dog today. She is deff a fighter when she is not fond of other dogs. Shes been great with me, my kids, and my male dogs. I have had my other dog that she attacked 3 times for 6 years and have the resposibility of making sure my pack is ok and living happily. I will be looking for an experienced pitbull owner home for Gypsy, and if i do not find one I will be handing her over to another rescue in hopes that she can get the training or home that she needs.

Before I do this I really want to get her sterilized as I want to ensure she does not reproduce.

I asked 2 vets so far, one quoted around $200usd and the other around $220 usd. I have my driver asking around for cheaper options.

If anyone can donate towards her seterilization it will be very much appreciated! I have a lot of bills this month and wont be able to afford it on my own.

Paypal: [email protected]

I will also be having Pepe and Rocky sterilized in the future, I know my neighbors have given Pepe a good home but they cannot afford a sterilization so I will cover it when the time comes and Rocky can wait to be sterilized.

TY in advance!

I will not be putting her back on the streets, im determined to find her a good home! Unfortunately if I do not find her she will be given to another rescue, the reason why I have not let them place the other puppy is because they do not do follow visits. They just drop off the dog to the new home and let that be that. I like to know where all of my rescues go and would like to be able to have updates in the beginning of the adoption. That is why giving her to the other rescue is my last resort.

23/09/2024

Mary was a wonderful person to me and my children. I will forever be grateful for the help she gave me when I was barely getting by. Mary passed away yesterday in Cuenca and left behind her cat Petey and dog Kwin. Petey the cat has found refuge with one of Marys old neighbors for now. Kwin is being looked after by Mauricio Astudillo but Kwin is a little fearful of men and not doing well with the other dogs. Any adopters or fosters available in Cuenca? Kwin is a great girl, loves walks, and is house trained. She will make a perfect addition to your family. Please contact Mauricio to meet Kwin. Lets find Marys companion a FOREVER HOME, as I am positive that is what Mary would want. TY

25/08/2024

Rocky update!!! Thank you to every one who donated towards his care. Unfortunately the vet here was too expensive and I couldn't afford to keep him in there. I pulled him from the vet and he received his treatment at my house. A few more days of medicine and this boy will be ready for adoption.

I reached out to a foundation here that is going to assist in finding a home for him as well as for Pepe, the other dog I rescued while here.

I will need to cover the cost of those sterilizations, so any help with that will be very much appreciated.

Prayers that Rocky and Pepe have no trouble finding their forever humans

12/08/2024

Rocky: These people who clean car windows at a traffic light always have puppies with them. This one seemed half dead today. I asked them to give me the dog but they weren't going to hand it over for free. I don't support buying dogs BUT this one looked at me with those eyes like he was asking for help. So I bought him. His gums are WHITE. Wouldn't eat or drink, pooping water, too weak to stand or walk. I took him to the vet and he tested positive for Parvo. My choices were to either put him to sleep or admit him into the hospital as I cant have a dog with parvo here as I have 2 kids and 11 other dogs. I choose to admit him in the hospital. I figured I already paid for him, and he looked at me for help, so im going to give him the fighting chance. He will be at the hospital for a few weeks, if he makes it. I gave him the chance, the rest is up to him. He can come here once his parvo is cured. I paid the people 150,000COP for him, Paid 100,000COP for the parvo test, and 400,000COP for the fee to admit him in the hospital. The hospital is saying it may cost about 2,000,000COP by the time he is ready to come home. So far I spent 159.78 USD and am probably going to be spending about 500usd more. ANY help is very much appreciated, Making this post PUBLIC so all can share. TY Friends

03/07/2024

Pepe- Looks young and malnourished. Already groomed and given med for fleas and parasites. As soon as possible this boy will be sterilized.

He is up for adoption and I know we will find his forever humans!

Loves to cuddle

10/06/2024

If you choose to rescue animals, I am going to give you some sound advice - Grow thick skin and don't care what people think of you. I have known people to lose the battle with their minds and we just lost a kind, caring individual in my rescue network. Compassion fatigue is real, but nothing is worth your life. No pet. No rescue. No person's opinion. Nothing.
In rescue, that person that tells you what an angel you are and how wonderful you are every time you pick up a stray pet thrown at their door will also be the first person who tells people how your organization is worthless when you don't have space to pick up the 30th pet thrown off on their property. It's ok.
In rescue, the adopter that leaves you the five star review about how wonderful everyone has been will change that review quick when they return the pet even though you have spent hours trying to keep it in their home. One star reviews are ok.
In rescue, your friend will be your friend until you deny their application for a pet because they are a great friend but a terrible pet owner. That's ok too.
In rescue, you will answer 143 calls in a day (yesterday to be exact). But if you miss 6 calls in a row while you are in the shower, you will be the one who "never answers their phone". It's ok.
In rescue, other rescuers and random trolls will judge everything you do but never have time to pitch in a hand to help when they see something needing more attention. They will, however, have lots of time to talk about how they’d do it better while they harass and judge you. It will be ok.
In rescue, you will have to involve animal control and the police department sometimes. The people who you take pets from will hate you - and I mean REALLY hate you. Trust me, it's ok.
In rescue, pets will be put down and pets will die at the hands of abusers. We can't save them all - and that's ok. We save the ones that we can and pray for peace for the ones we can't.
I have been in the animal rescue world since 2009. I have dealt with every problem and every situation imaginable. I used to take some things to heart, then I realized - I am doing this for the animals, not for any person in this world. I have found my joy and no person will take that. If you are in rescue, don't let anyone or anything take your joy. Find peace that you will never please everyone. Find peace that you will never save them all. Never allow something you love to turn into something that ends your life.
-Tiffany Rebecca
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14/05/2024

Andrew is a great guy! I've had the pleasure of meeting both Andrew and Dee and they are amazing people. Not only that, but they adopted a special needs pup from me a few years back, making them even greater people! Andrew and Dee love to help and give back when they can, now Andrew is in need and its our turn to help him. Even if its $5, anything helps. Lets share this everywhere! TY Cuenca community!

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20/04/2024

So Ginnys owner was an expat who adopted her out to another expat because he was leaving for the states. This expat that adopted her claims she bit his friend so he had another friend take her to a shelter (which sounds like complete bu****it because we dont have shelters hear that take in dogs) and Ginny tore up the drivers car so they put her out of the car. Ginny was found with broken lets and needs a $600 surgery. The vet located her previous owner and new owner and was blocked on whatsapp by the new owner. Neither has offered anything for Ginnys surgery. Attention other rescues, please do not adopt out to a Mr. Kenneth M., it seems like he lacks accountability. Im being nice by not tagging him and not posting a last name. The vet does not believe the dog is a biter as she is in extreme pain and has not tried to bite anyone while shes been in their care.

Pawswithhope is full and I am raising money for our own needs But I was reached out to by this vet who asked me to please help them raise the funds as they care for the dog. She will not be part of pawswithhope, as I told them they are responsible for finding her a home. I am posting the paypal of a worker at the vet. If you would like his whatsapp number please PM me. Any help is appreciated. This dog is not part of pawswithhope, but she deserves a chance just like every dog.

TY!

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/HAguirreArias

19/04/2024

Hi all. A kind woman asked me to post this.

Ginny was given up for adoption by an expat named Richard. Her new adopters lost her and she was hit by car and needs surgery. This surgery needs to be paid. Please share so owners come forward.

16/03/2024

URGENT need for dog food at Paws with Hope. Anything helps!

Currently home to 10 pups. Looking to adopt please contact me via PM.

Thank you in advance from the current paws: Scooter, Nila, Scott, Max, Jiro, Lobo, Roo, Peanut, Bailey, Osa, and our forever cat Pilgrim.

PayPal or zelle: [email protected]

17/02/2024

Urgent need for help for BRUNO. Remember Bruno who was found on new years eve? Bad news is his owner never claimed him. Good news is that a wonderful woman has temporarily opened her home to him so that he can get his weekly chemo treatments. We desperately need to catch up on the vet treatments so that Bruno can continue getting treated. Any help is very very much appreciated.

We are also in desperate need of dog food. Located in Cuenca.

PayPal or Zelle: [email protected]

Looking for a FOREVER companion? Please contact me. Bruno and many others are in need of their forever humans.