Iván Jiménez Chacón is the legal name of Viktor Larkhill, founder and director of Let’s Adopt International. This institutional profile explains the relationship between his legal name, his public name and the organisation’s work.
From Istanbul to Valencia
Viktor began rescuing animals during his years in Istanbul, Turkey. The project developed into Let’s Adopt in 2008, bringing together volunteers, foster homes and supporters who helped arrange veterinary treatment and adoption. He has used the public name Viktor Larkhill since that period.
In March 2012, he returned to Spain and continued the work from Valencia. Let’s Adopt International is registered in the Netherlands, with rescue and animal care operations based in Valencia. The organisation’s About page explains its history and current scope. A fuller account of his career is available in Viktor Larkhill’s biography.
Extreme Rescue and responsibility after treatment
Let’s Adopt International specialises in Extreme Rescue: dogs and cats with serious injuries or complex medical conditions that require specialist treatment and prolonged care. Viktor coordinates rescues, secures resources and organises the support that continues after hospital discharge. Diagnosis and clinical decisions remain the responsibility of the treating veterinarians.
At Casa Grande, the Great House, animals receive daily care, medication and rehabilitation. Some prepare for adoption; others remain in permanent care. The work involves the management and caregiving team, veterinary professionals, adoptive families and donors.
Documenting the work
Through YouTube and the organisation’s publications, Viktor documents rescue, treatment, recovery and outcomes, including complications and losses. The press section provides documented rescue stories and contact information for journalists. The transparency section brings together reporting information and published accounts.
Names and documentary references
Official documents may refer to Iván Jiménez Chacón, while rescue videos and public communications generally use Viktor Larkhill. Both names identify the same person. For the judicial proceedings associated with Let’s Adopt, the organisation maintains a separate documentary record of the 2024 acquittal and finality order, with the court documents and an explanation of the procedural basis.