After rescuing, rehabilitating, and homing almost 500 dogs over the last six years, Edgardo Zuñiga Juarez earned the moniker Edgardo Perros.
Perros, which translates to “dogs” in Spanish, felt compelled to save the overlooked stray pups struggling to survive on the streets of Mexico, and his compassionate and inspiring work helping Mexico’s canine community did not go unnoticed.
Photographer Stuart Williams shot a short documentary about Perros and his life-saving contributions, detailing Perros’ nearly 8,700-mile journey. Transversing his way through Mexico in a makeshift buggy, he welcomes dogs in need to his caravan. The inspiring animal lover began in Bucerias near Puerto Vallarta, traveled north across the US-Mexico border, and back down through Belize and Guatemala. His travels won’t end there, though, and Perros plans on rescuing and rehabilitating more abandoned dogs along the way.
“No one helps dogs living homeless on the road,” said Perros. “This is where I saw their pain … I was inspired by others who worked for animal rights before the laws against animal abuse even existed.”
Every dog that joins his pack receives love, kindness, food and medical care. They are all spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and treated for any injuries or health conditions they may have obtained after a difficult life on the streets. Perros lies with any dog that cannot be saved until he or she meets his or her end, allowing each neglected dog to find peace and love for the first time.
“I think that what someone in this situation needs,” said Perros, speaking about the unfortunate times in which a dog doesn’t recover, “no matter if a person or animal, is some company and even a little bit of love.”
Perros is grateful for the aid of veterinarians, advocates, and supporters alike, and he hopes that his work will continue to receive positive feedback and help society become a kinder place for animals.
“When I met Edgardo it was humbling. He does not even acknowledge the magnitude of his service,” said Williams of Perros. “To him, he is simply living his life in the only way he knows how.”
Once Perros finishes his journey, he hopes to settle down with his three canine companions in Mexico City and continue to fight against the abuse and neglect that innocent creatures experience around the world.
THANK YOU Edgardo Zuniga Juarez — you are doing good, noble, sacred, much-needed work — I hope you receive even more support from the rest of the World — to turn a blind eye must NEVER be an option — I am happy and relieved there are people like you in our world — you’re the best — we love you.
que bien al fin un buen ser humano deberían ayudarle los gobernantes y darle un lugar donde el pueda continuar ayudando a estos pobres animales y que no pase desapercibida su gran labor
Please send this wonderful man some money. It doesn’t grow on trees unfortunately. After all he does all the work and it takes money. Thank you.
Thank you for all your hard work in rescuing innocent animals.
What a wonderful human being. You are an inspiration to us all and thank you so much
thank heavens for those few people in such poor places who look after these poor creatures
Edgardo Perros is a beautiful angel sent by God to save and protect the innocent and voiceless animals of His creation. You are an example of a kind and caring human who sees the life and soul of such beautiful animals who feel fear, hunger, sadness, pain. You give them love and safety and will be blessed for all your days here on earth and beyond as you take place at the right hand of God. You are to the dogs of Mexico what the man from Aleppo is to cats and animals in war-torn Syria. The earth is lucky to have you both and all others who love and RESPECT the life of these babies. Thank you Edgardo…thank you.
Thank you Edgardo Perros!!! You are an earthly-angel for these innocent animals. We shall follow your example to do the same. As I always say . . . “Saving one animal, one at a time!!!” God Bless You always!!!
This young man is very courageous to do this act of kindness. Thank you.
Edgardo Zuñiga Juarez, you are an angel who walks among us. Thank you for your compassion.
BLESS YOUR KIND, COMPASSIONATE , LOVING SOUL❤️🙏🏼
GOD IS HAPPY TO HAVE YOU RESCUE HIS PRECIOUS DOG’S …….
These acts are horrific towards animals, we need to do everything possible and take action around the world.
Such a great example of human behavior setting a fine example for us all to aspire to!!!
HOW DO I DONATE KRECTLY TO ELGARDO SALVAPEROS ?
HOW DO I DONATE DKRECTLY TO ELGARDO SALVAPEROS ?
Thank you so much!!!! We could do with more like him all over the world.
A very big thank you!
There should not be kill shelters shelters are for homeless animals not to march them to the put to sleep room after a couple of days of being in these shelters, it’s not the animals fault but the bloody owners, owners need to be stood up against a wall and shot thats how I feel about these owners I am so angry that these shelters do such terrible things to these animals and it needs to be stopped thats how I feel for these animals!!
How on earth does he fund this project? I know only too well how much it costs to look after street dogs.
Here, here!
Yes…I will reiterate…the same. Ditto! Yes! More folks with compassion, concerns & protection for animals are wanted & needed.
This man was an ANGEL sent from God for these dogs, this man deserves the highest praise and donations to help him with care of these poor dogs, There should be more people like this in this old world, but God bless this man whoever he is, He will get his many blessings ahead for him
Un humain ! Un vrai !!!! Cela fait chaud au cœur ! Merci 1000 fois pour ce que vous faites pour eux et j’espère que vous serez financièrement soutenu.
God bless this wonderful man and everyone like him who do similar things to help animals! What a kind, compassionate heart he has! Kudos to you sir!
WONDERFUL GOD SENT MAN FOR THE DOGS IN THOSE AREAS…WONDERFUL ! HE DESERVES ALL THE PRAISE & HELP THAT HOPEFULLY COMES HIS WAY…PLEASE OTHER PEOPLE NOT & COPY HIS IDEA :
Thank you to all those who save animals and this man saving 500 dogs is a real HERO!
This man was an ANGEL sent from God for these dogs, this man deserves the highest praise and donations to help him with care of these poor dogs, There should be more people like this in this old world, but God bless this man whoever he is, He will get his many blessings ahead for him
Thank you kind Edgardo! May God bless you and keep you and the animals safe. Thank you for everything you do for these little souls, you are an angel sent from God to help them!
Love Animals & peace & family friendly– NO ABUSE / NO CRUEL / NO MURDER ALL ANIMALS (DOGS- CATS – HORSES – DONKEY) Ty
Wow. For this man I would get on my knees and bend my head with respect. Gates of heaven will open for so much love and compassion…
Go Edgardo!!!
thank you for your compassion and reverence for life!!!!!
What a kind, loving man. Such humility and courage. I wish there were more angels like him, what a wonderful this would be.
Wonderful beautiful man!! 💕💜
What a wonderful person you are… not many would take on such an enormous task for the sake of an animal. I hope life future treats you well… you deserve it!
God bless you always 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️👍🏻🐾🎆
WHAT A GREAT MAN! YOU ROCK! GOD BLESS YOU!
Such a BEAUTIFUL STORY. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR HUGE HEART IN RESCUING THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS BY GOD. GOD BLESS YOU
A true her or.
Well done Edgardo Perros!
Wow what an amazing man. He is doing Gods work and he will be so blessed. Wish a lot more people would do what this man gave his life up for to rescue these dogs. He IS one hero!
Thank you for being these dogs’ hero.
Thsnku Edgardos. 👨🐶🐕🐾❤❤
I love this! God bless this man!
Edgardo Zuñiga Juarez earned the moniker Edgardo Perros.
You Sir are an explanatory example of what more mortals on this earth should strive to resonate to.
The Galarneau & Anderson family hold u in high reguard.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR COMPASSION, KINDNESS & GENEROSITY.
NAMASTE🐦
Edgardo Zuñiga Juarez earned the moniker Edgardo Perros.
You Sir are an explanatory example of what more mortals on this earth should strive to resonate to.
The Galarneau & Anderson family hold u in high reguard.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR COMPASSION, KINDNESS & GENEROSITY.
NAMASTE🐦
What a gentle Angel of God who helps these poor homeless animals find shelter, compassion and love. Bless you Perros for your work and wonderful example of what it is to be a good human being who cares for all creatures on this earth.
What a wonderful man! Bless him..💝🐾xx
Truly, this man is an angel. He does what I try to do with the few animals I contact near my home. He is exemplary and I would travel across this city and state, and the country to help, if I could. I hope he finds the wherewithal to continue his wonderful work. If all dogs go t heaven, this man has friends over the rainbow bridge who will welcome him one day and reward him for his love and attention to the least of these who are abandoned and in need of human caretaking and love. Bless him.
Your a hero and angel thank you for helping these dogs