Amici Cannis is a nonprofit veterinary organization based in Cotacachi, Ecuador, dedicated to saving the lives of street and community animals who have no one else to care for them. Founded in 2015 by two Colorado veterinarians, a husband and wife team who moved from Fort Collins after witnessing the immense suffering of animals in Ecuador, Amici Cannis was born from their deep conviction that they had the skills and compassion to be part of the solution.
Since then, we’ve provided free and low-cost veterinary services, including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, parasite control, and emergency care to over 50,000 dogs and cats. In a region where access to veterinary care is limited or nonexistent, our team works tirelessly to reach the most vulnerable animals, including those in remote Indigenous villages. We never turn a street animal away. Every life matters.
Your support helps us continue this mission, reducing suffering, improving public health, and building a more compassionate community for animals and people alike.
Our mission is to protect and improve the lives of animals in Cotacachi and surrounding indigenous villages, in Ecuador. Our team provides high-quality veterinary services to stray dogs and cats, companion animals with owners, and those who cannot afford treatment. We combat abandonment and overpopulation, provide sterilization and emergency veterinary care, and teach children to respect and care for animals.
Founded in 2015 by two veterinarians from Colorado, Amici Cannis is a nonprofit veterinary organization based in Cotacachi, Ecuador, dedicated to improving the lives of owned and unowned animals through compassionate, high-quality medical care. In a region where access to veterinary services is limited, Amici Cannis provides free and low-cost preventive care, including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and parasite control, as well as emergency treatment for trauma, illness, and chronic conditions. With over 50,000 animals treated to date, Amici Cannis plays a vital role in stabilizing the street animal population, reducing zoonotic disease, and fostering a culture of empathy and responsibility across Cotacachi and surrounding Indigenous communities.
Organization name
Amici Cannis
2015
Tax id (EIN)
47-5463065
Category
Animal-Related
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
1008 CENTRE AVEEC