Our Story
An American in Peru, driven by love, loss, and a mission to protect every animal.
Who We Are
I'm an American who has been living in Peru full time for the past several years. My connection with Peru started with my father, Lt. Col. Philip O'Sullivan, who came here in the late '80s as part of the American Military's efforts to improve the lives of children in the Peruvian Andes.
Tragically, my father passed away after I moved with him to Peru in 2019. May he rest in peace. After his passing, our family faced another challenge when Bandi, his loyal German Shepherd, fell seriously ill.
The difficult experience with several veterinary clinics in Peru inspired me to make a change. We decided to establish our own full-service Veterinary Hospital in Peru — where the well-being of pets comes before financial gains.
Having immersed myself in a completely different culture and mindset, I witness the pressing need for an efficient Animal Control system, or, at the very least, a reliable helpline for pet owners. Our ultimate goal is to create a spacious facility dedicated to boarding, feeding, and providing medical care — including surgery — for up to 500 dogs and 300 cats at any given time.
Our History
From a soldier's love of Peru to Lima's most ambitious animal welfare mission — a chronicle of how the work began.
Inspired by his father's stories of the Andes, Chris visits Peru for the first time. He is hooked — drawn to the warmth of the people, the beauty of the country, and the scale of the need.
Lt. Col. Philip O'Sullivan passes away peacefully in Lima, Peru — his favorite place in the world, surrounded by the soothing sound of ocean waves. May he rest in peace.
After Philip's passing, Bandi — his loyal German Shepherd — falls seriously ill. The difficulty of finding proper veterinary help inspires Chris to make a change, founding what would become Bandi's Place.
Chris dreams big — an animal sanctuary capable of holding 500 dogs and 300 cats at any given time. Bandi's Place opens a new veterinary clinic, creates jobs, and launches a pet food brand.
We establish our own full-service Veterinary Hospital in Peru, where the well-being of pets comes before financial gains. Bandi's Lunch and Cream are born the same year.
We discover over 500 claustrophobic dog lots cramming up to 110 dogs into spaces meant for a dozen. The tales of hunger, untreated injuries, and neglect are deafening. The mission becomes clear.
Our Mission
Our mission is to transform the lives of animals and their owners in Peru by providing high-quality, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care. We are dedicated to creating an environment where the well-being of every pet is our top priority.
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The Vision
To be Peru's leading center for comprehensive animal care, with a sanctuary and veterinary hospital that offers a safe, compassionate refuge for up to 500 dogs and 300 cats — providing food, medical care, and a loving space for each one.
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