The History of ViDAS

ViDAS conducted our first clinic in June of 2002. Six veterinary students and two veterinarians successfully sterilized 100 cats and dogs over 5 days in Playa del Carmen.

The need for continued attention to the overpopulation problem was recognized by founding members Cristina Gutierrez, Ruth Parkin, Robyn Gadojsik and Ginny Gill, veterinary students at Colorado State University at the time. With the invaluable mentorship of Dr. Lesli Hick of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, ViDAS was born.

Since our inaugural trip in 2002, ViDAS has safely sterilized nearly 5000 animals in eight different cities around the Yucatan Peninsula. We are constantly working toward our goals: to become more productive and effective at each clinic, to educate locals about the problems and solutions to pet overpopulation and to work with local veterinarians and municipalities on sustainable and humane solutions to overpopulation.

Please consider helping us achieve these goals by volunteering with or donating to ViDAS today.

You too can be part of the solution.

To learn more about our upcoming clinics click here. To learn or see photos from some of our previous clinics click here!