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AAOFUS About us
Animal Advocates of the U.S is a small, but dedicated team of U.S. and Mexican volunteers providing humane treatment and care to abandoned dogs and cats in the poorest communities of Mexico. AAOFUS provides food, water, clean kennels, humane euthanasia, compassion, medical supplies and treatment to more than 6,000 homeless dogs and cats temporarily sheltered at the Tijuana, Mexicali, Rosorito, Saltillo, and Ensenada, Perreras (dog pounds) each month. AAOFUS’ dedicated team of volunteers travel to the shelters not only to feed these animals but to give them hope that their suffering will end. Most are malnourished, sick, injured, and/or abused, without anyone to care for them. Marlene, Founder of Animal Advocates of the US feeding a Street Dog and her PupThese animals are hungry for a kind word, touch or look. Without the drugs provided by Animal Advocates of the US, these animals would be euthanized by electrocution. Video is available on Youtube.com We also rescue, foster and adopt out the lucky few, well enough to make it over the US border to start a new life. Founded in 2008, we're an all volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your donation, volunteer time or interest in Animal Advocates of the U.S. makes a big difference for animals we come in contact with. They don’t have a voice so AAOFUS is ready to be there voice, are you? These gentle souls need you. Click here to learn more about the Perreras

AAOFUS volunteers
Foster dad feeding street dog and pupsHARRY - OUR FOSTER DAD
A senior citizen finding purpose in retirement
Harry, a senior citizen, heard about a street dog and her six pups, and generously volunteered to foster them. He said, "I hope I can help them with a good head start on their long journey in life." Thank you Harry for opening your heart and home and making a difference in the lives of street dogs and pups with a warm house, a full stomach and lots of love to help them on their way in life.
foster dad and foster puppy
Harry, Aausy and one of her 6 pups rescued from Mexicali, Mexico, enjoying the garden in San Diego, California.
Harry makes a homemade enhancement toy for the street puppies using a broom handle, bits of string and old toys his other dogs left scattered in the garden while Aausy, the mommy dog, watches.
Street puppy enjoying the new homemade toy at his foster home.
Volunteer 1 day for AAOFUS and help street dogs and cats
Volunteers are needed to help provide humane and compassionate care to street dogs and cats. One day a month in either the United States or Mexico makes a difference in the lives of hundreds of street dogs and cats.

AAOFUS volunteers

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CLICK "VIEW ALL IMAGES" TO SEE SLIDESHOW OF OUR VOLUNTEERS HELPING STREET DOGS AND CATS. You will need to permit active content to view slide show.

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PETPALOOZA PET ADOPTION 5/23 SUCCESS - 2 dogs and 2 kittens adopted

petapalooza adoption success story
 
AAOFUS Adoptable Dogs and Cats
AAOFUS Adoptable Dogs and CatsThese beautiful souls survived living on the streets without anyone to care for them. They survived starvation. They survived abuse. Now, they have hope for a happy life. These wonderful dogs and cats need a forever home. Please read their stories and let their love touch your heart.

Hoppy - Adoptable Dog at AAOFUS.org
HOPPY
Hoppy was taken from the Mexicali shelter just hours before he was scheduled to be euthanized.  He is a sweet dog, loves to go on walks. He currently lives with cats and dogs but as far as we know, has not been exposed to children. 
AAOFUS Adoptable Dog and CatsRESCUED PUPPIES
3 Labrador-mix puppies rescued from Mexicali, Mexico are waiting for good, forever homes.
AAOFUS foster volunteer - JulieJULIE AND MAYA
I have always been crazy for animals and have taken in many over the years. My husband and I got Oka, a crippled spaniel mix with 4 teeth whom we absolutely adore and  ended up keeping her!  Next came Maya, a long haired chihuahua  who added a lot of "life" in our dog family. After the fires in San Diego in '07 I decided to help by fostering.

JULIE, DENNIS AND FOSTER FRIENDS
We have been fostering furiously ever since, placing over 80 dogs and cats. It has been the most rewarding experience of my life, seeing the animals becoming comfortable in their new environment (most come from horrible conditions) and hearing from the adopters who love their new "family members."
AAOFUS success stories

WENDY ADOPTED!
Wendy was rescued from the perrera in Tijuana. She was dumped there with her new born puppies, and was waiting to be put down after her puppies were put down. Marlene, a AAOFUS volunteer, brought her home. She was spayed and adopted by a wonderful family who have recently lost their Dalmatian. Thank you Marlene for giving this sweet dog an opportunity for a happy life!

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FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS
Two of Our Food Drive Volunteers
Ginny and D.D. help collect dog food throughout Southern California headed to the poorest communities of Mexico where the food feeds over 6,000 starving, injured and homeless street dogs and cats every month.
FEEDING TWO STREET DOGS
Donna, one of our dedicated volunteers drives from San Diego to Mexico every day to provide food, basic medical care, and needed affection to street dogs and cats at the Mexican dog pounds (Perreras). These two street dogs will have a full stomach today.
 
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