Animal Sterilization Clinics: Help Us Reduce The Suffering!

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Five volunteers from FHAT travelled from as far as Wisconsin to support the dogs and cats of Puerto Angel.  FHAT was honoured to partner with Dogs of Puerto Angel for two high-impact sterilization clinics:

On March 1st: A volunteer veterinarian and his wife from Wisconsin performed 18 cat sterilizations in a demanding, rural environment.

On March 7th: Four volunteers worked tirelessly to help sterilize over 120 animals in a single day in San Pedro Puchulta.

5 FHAT Volunteers from Canada volunteered at 2 days of clinic on February 28 and March 1, 2026 where 292 animals were sterilized. 204 of those sterilizations were sponsored by the FHAT Team. 

It was our pleasure to partner with Huellitas de Acero on this campaign. We want to thank them for welcoming us into their space and the people of Puerto Escondido who entrusted us with caring for their animals. It was truly an honor to serve the people and animals of Puerto Escondido. 🌴🐕

Domesticated animal overpopulation is a worldwide challenge we face together as humans 🌏. We have the power to stop the suffering!

FHAT assembled a dedicated team of 11 volunteers for a two-day clinic focused on animal sterilization in Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica, on November 8/9, 2025. 

A total of 231 animals from the community and surrounding areas were brought in for sterilization, with some traveling from as far as San Jose. Many individuals even brought stray animals from their neighborhoods. 

In collaboration with our in-country rescue partner, Doris Luby of Homeless & Helpless, we are thrilled to contribute to the essential work of controlling the overpopulation of dogs and cats in the region. This initiative also highlights the importance of fundraising for animals and encourages more people to consider volunteering for animal welfare.

FHAT took a team of volunteers to Albornoz, Colombia, near Cartagena, an area that is very underserved, partly due to its challenging location at the top of a steep hill. Despite these obstacles, the team successfully performed animal sterilization on 99 dogs and cats on January 25/26, 2025, in partnership with Colombianimals. With some funding remaining from their fundraising for animals efforts, Colombianimals returned to Albornoz at the end of February to complete an additional 21 sterilizations, further supporting the local community through volunteering for animal welfare.

FHAT sent a team of 6 volunteers for animal welfare to manage the recovery efforts at a 2-day clinic focused on animal sterilization at the Isla Animals Oasis shelter in Cancun on November 7/8, 2024. This dedicated team was the first to stay in the dorm at Oasis, successfully sterilizing 132 dogs and cats. The majority of these animals were street animals brought to the clinic by their protectors, highlighting the importance of fundraising for animals and community involvement.

FHAT team members Erika, Becky, Kristina, and Jacqui were joined by some friends at the Tulum Clinic for their first sponsored clinic focused on animal sterilization. Partnering with Maya Animal Alliance, the team successfully sterilized 193 animals in just 2 days in April 2024, showcasing their dedication to volunteering for animal welfare and supporting fundraising for animals.