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Chevrolet was hit by a car outside a Chevrolet dealership, which is how she got her name. After the accident, she was left lying in the rain for three days before being found by Maite. She had suffered a broken spine, could not walk, and had lost control of her bladder. Veterinarians told Maite that she would never walk again and recommended to put her down. But after six months of intensive care, rehabilitation, and love, Chevrolet defied the odds and learned to walk again.

Nanja used to belong to a mechanic in Cusco. One day, she accidentally scratched a car and damaged the paint. As punishment, the mechanic broke both of her front legs with a wrench. Although this happened years ago, the trauma she experienced still affects her every day. Nanja remains terrified of people and does not allow humans to get close to her. She is safe now, but learning to trust again has been a long and difficult journey.

Susi was hit by a car and suffered a shattered spine. Two volunteers found her unable to move and took her to a veterinarian, fearing her injuries were too severe to overcome. Fortunately, surgery was possible, although the chances of her ever walking again were very small. Today, after 10 years, Susi has a metal implant supporting her lower back and, despite not being able to move her spine, she can walk and play with her friends.

Oso was living on the streets near placa de armas. As many streetdogs he had to fight hard to surrive. One day a family rescued him and took him home, but having learned to distrust humans he bit his new owner in the face. The women wanted to kill the dog as a result, but Maite took him in and cared for him. Now he is one of the sweetest dogs enjoying head scraces and pets from the volunteers. Oso has such a big heart, looking at him now he was very unfortunate to have grown up in such a tough environement and deserves a safe home.

Eva was sadly pushed onto the street and hit by a car. She didn’t move an inch till some volunteers found her and brought her to the shelter. After a check up it was clear that she didn’t suffer any lasting physical injury, but instead one from within. She had lost her will to live and fight on the streets. She is still a rather depressed dog, so we try to give her as many pets and snacks as possible to show her through love that her life is worth living and fighting for.

Delfín was born with an incurable eye condition, a death sentence for street dogs here in Cusco, where competition limits access to water and food for our four-legged friends. Maite took him in when he was still young, providing him with food, shelter and much-needed care and attention. He tries his best to make friends with other dogs and volunteers, once he notices their presence, and doesn’t let his eye condition hold him back.

Chomps suffers from a tumor on his stomach. It grows bigger and bigger day by day making some movements harder. Since the medical costs for an operation are simply unaffordable for the shelter, and Maite doesn't have a medical fridge to store medication long term, he can not get the treatment he might need. Fortunately he isn’t in pain at the moment from the condition, although it continues to cause him discomfort.