Our story

A small rescue with a huge heart, in the heart of Colombia's coffee region.

Why we exist

Fundación Siempre a Tu Lado ("Always By Your Side") was founded in Pereira by Lina López from a simple conviction: no dog should face the streets alone. We started rescuing one dog at a time — with limited resources, but total commitment.

We're still a small team today, and that's our strength: every dog in our care gets individual attention, patient rehabilitation, and a careful search for the ideal home. We're not a massive shelter; we're a temporary family for each pup until they find their forever one.

We believe in responsible adoption, spay/neuter as the long-term solution, and education about the dignified treatment of animals.

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Our values

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Responsible adoption

Every adoption includes follow-up. An adopted dog is a lifetime commitment.

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Health first

Every rescue gets vet care, vaccines, and spay/neuter before adoption.

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Transparency

Every donation goes to the dogs. We show where each peso is spent.

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Education

We work toward a culture of respect and care for animals in our community.

Want to be part of the story?

Adopt, donate, foster, or volunteer. There are many ways to stand by their side.

❤️ How to help