Chetumal, Quintana Roo — An animal welfare organization has launched the first mobile spay-neuter clinic in Quintana Roo, bringing veterinary services to rural communities in the southern part of the state.
The association Yaakun Peek began operating the mobile surgical unit to address the logistical challenges of transporting equipment to remote areas. Previously, volunteers had to carry all supplies in personal vehicles, making it difficult to maintain proper conditions for surgeries.
“It’s the story of a little truck that is fully equipped to be an operating room,” said Claudia Cuellar, a member of Yaakun Peek. “It has stainless steel elements and everything necessary to work.”
The unit is outfitted with air conditioning and specialized surgical tools to ensure safe procedures for both animals and staff. The first campaign took place on June 28 in Bacalar, followed by a visit to the community of Xul-Há, where residents responded positively.
Since its founding in 2022, Yaakun Peek has performed approximately 7,000 spay and neuter surgeries on dogs and cats as part of efforts to control stray animal populations.
“Before, we had to go in our cars, load and unload all the equipment, and sometimes it became complicated,” Cuellar said. “Now we have a truck that we put into operation, and all the equipment stays there; we just arrive, load up, and go to the communities.”
The organization has scheduled future campaigns for July 25 in Bacalar, August 1 in Chetumal, and August 2 in another community in the municipality, with a full calendar planned for the rest of 2026.
Yaakun Peek aims to expand access to veterinary care in areas where families face significant barriers to such services, strengthening animal welfare and population control efforts in southern Quintana Roo.
