Overview

• The Huellitas de Primavera fair in Lima is set for Sept. 26–28 at the Parque de la Exposición, with free entry, daily free veterinary services, contests, shows, a raffle and an appearance by influencer Catman.
• More than 50 rescuer groups and shelters will present dogs and cats for adoption, continuing campaigns coordinated since 2015 by Rescatistas y Albergues Unidos.
• Animal advocates report worsening abandonment and capacity strains, with groups in Michoacán saying rescues outpace adoptions by about 80%, leaving only roughly 30% of rescued dogs in permanent homes.
• Experts highlight family and community benefits of adopting and advise biannual veterinary checkups with vaccination and deworming to protect animals and people.
• Many shelters screen prospective adopters and typically ensure pets are vaccinated, dewormed and often sterilized before placement, reinforcing calls for responsible ownership and sterilization.