Fences
Many dogs in Galapagos live outside on a chain or are left to roam the streets. Dogs living on chains suffer from lack of exercise and boredom. Dogs who are free to roam the streets are vulnerable to injury by encounters with other dogs and cars. Dogs who are free to wander also harass and prey on native species that have evolved without any natural defenses against predators.
GPS reaches out to guardians and offers free fencing and sterilization for their family dogs. After the fence is built, dogs who once lived on a chain are free to run and play and dogs that roamed the streets are safe, as is the wildlife. When needed, GPS also builds a simple shelter so the dog has a shaded place to rest.
Finally, we always take the opportunity to talk with guardians about dog care essentials.
Imagine a place where hundreds of iguanas lay on rocks in the sun, sea lions slumber on the beach, birds nest on the ground and giant tortoises bathe in muddy pools. In the Galapagos Islands, this is not a stretch of the imagination, however, all of these animals are threatened by the thousands of street dogs and cats living in Galapagos.
