Message From Our Founder
What Began With One Decision Became a Promise
“When Dr. Dog began, I never imagined it simply as a place where dogs could stay. I wanted it to be a place where a dog who had already known abandonment, fear, illness, or neglect could finally feel that someone was not going to leave.
Over time, that responsibility became deeply personal. I know each of our dogs by name, and their trust means everything to me. I have taken their well-being as a personal responsibility: to protect them, care for them, and make sure they never feel abandoned again.
Some of them may one day find a family of their own. Others may spend the rest of their lives with us. To me, that does not make their lives any less valuable. Dr. Dog is my commitment to them: that as long as they are under our care, they will have food, medical attention, protection, dignity, and a place where they belong.
This work is not always easy, but every time I look at them, I am reminded why we continue. They depend on us, and we intend to be here for them.”
Dr. Marco Fiore
Founder & President
Non-Profit Dr. Dog Inc.
Our Story
Dr. Dog began in Paraguay in 2020 with a simple dream: to create a safe home for dogs rescued from the streets — a place where they could leave fear, hunger, and abandonment behind and begin again. Little by little, that dream took shape as the shelter grew and more dogs found safety within it.
Each dog arrived with a different story. Some recovered and found families of their own. Others stayed and made Dr. Dog their permanent home. Some are no longer physically with us, but remain forever part of our story. Every one of them mattered, and every one was given care, protection, and the chance to live with dignity.
The photographs on this page reflect that journey — from the early days of the project to the shelter Dr. Dog has become today. What started as a small dream has grown into a model no-kill shelter in Paraguay, built on compassion, responsibility, and the belief that every rescued dog deserves safety and a future. Today, Dr. Dog also has a nonprofit presence in the United States, strengthening our commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship.
Our story is still being written. With the dedication of our founder, the people who care for our dogs every day, and the support of those who believe in our mission, we hope to continue growing and helping more abandoned dogs. Because every new chapter begins the same way: with one more life given a chance.
FROM OPEN LAND TO A SAFE PLACE FOR DOGS.
Beginnings
LAND PREPARED
Building
FOUNDATIONS IN PLACE
Growth
A HOME COMES TO LIFE
Today
A SAFE PLACE FOR DOGS
MORE THAN A SHELTER. A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.
RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP
Local Care. Accountable Support.
Dr. Dog Animal Shelter operates in Limpio, Paraguay, through Asociación Civil SEBRA. Its work is supported internationally by Non-Profit Dr. Dog Inc., a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We are committed to using charitable support for its intended purpose and to providing appropriate documentation, financial information, photographs, project updates, and evidence of impact when requested by donors and partners.
Our responsibility is both to the people who place their trust in Dr. Dog and, above all, to the dogs whose lives depend on consistent care.
