WE SAVE
ANIMALS
OUR HISTORY
ABOUT US
Garras y Patas was born from the dream of giving a second chance to thousands of dogs and cats who suffer abandonment, hunger, and disease on the streets of our city. It was born from the union of people with a tremendous desire to build the country we want to live in. Our goal is to carry out activities that benefit the community and produce changes in people's mindsets, so that everyone can join in solving the serious problem of abandoned pet overpopulation, which affects both animals and people. By involving the community—individuals and businesses—we offer them various concrete and easy ways and opportunities to cooperate, such as becoming a member, volunteer, or foster home, among others. In this way, we achieve higher goals in rescues and rehoming. At Garras y Patas, we work hard and with great passion because we are saving lives.
MISSION & VISION
Mission: To contribute to solving the problem of abandoned pet overpopulation.
Vision: To achieve a more sustainable city by implementing ethical, self-funded, and collaborative solutions to the problem.
HISTORY
When the Moreno Orellana sisters were 4 and 5 years old, their parents brought home a stray puppy. It was their first rescue as a family. Twenty years and more than 300 rescues later, they decided to create a non-profit organization to make their dream a reality: a second chance for abandoned pets. Thus, in 2012, Garras y Patas was born, bringing together people committed to the idea, working hard and with passion, innovating and involving the community, always achieving happier endings for the rescued pets.
RECOGNITIONS
ADOPTION SPECIALISTS AWARD
The English magazine Lux Life awarded Garras y Patas the "Adoption Specialists 2025" award, an award for which they are not nominated; they seek out organizations worldwide that excel in various activities. It's an honor to have been chosen.
RANKING OF YOUNG LEADERS OF CHILE 2017
Catalina Moreno, founder of Garras y Patas, was selected for her work with the Foundation in the Ranking of 100 Young Leaders of Chile. Since 2000, this initiative has brought together, supported, and showcased the work of individuals who have excelled in various fields, bringing about changes in their communities and making a difference in making Chile a better country.
YLAI SCHOLARSHIP PROMOTED BY PDTE BARACK OBAMA
In 2016, Catalina Moreno, founder and president of Garras y Patas, was selected as a fellow in the Young Leaders of America (YLAI) program for her work at the organization, where she learned about leadership, innovation, and emotional management.
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