Adopt A Pet
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Working Gringos This week, we feature two dogs ready for new homes: Mecanico was found on the streets, and is now healthy and ready to love and be loved. Nacho has had a good home but his former owners cannot keep him…
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Working Gringos Read a few true stories about dogs and cats that end up here in the shelters, and gain a better understanding of the life of unwanted pets in Merida… there’s also a great video of Lizette, who is looking for a home. And information on local organizations…
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Working Gringos This week, sweet & delicate Lizette was rescued from the middle of the street and now awaits a loving home. Molly, a three-year-old pit bull, is also looking for a place to call her own. Watch their videos…
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Working Gringos We need help with this little guy. Planned Pethood is asking for some help trying to find a permanent and loving home for this young dog.
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Working Gringos Want to help the stray dogs & cats of the Yucatan, but don’t know where to start? Introducing YAPA, a new English-speaking resource group dedicated to helping the Yucatan organizations that are helping the animals. Here’s info about the first meeting!
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Working Gringos Two black and white puppies are at just the right age for adoption. But if you are looking for a grown dog (they are so much easier, and so grateful!), we have two beauties to choose from…
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Working Gringos Two beautiful and easygoing mature dogs are available for adoption, along with puppies and kittens, of course. And yes, there’s a happy adoption story too!
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Working Gringos This week, some kittens looking for a home, and a bunch of happy endings… dogs that were found in bad circumstances and who now have loving homes!
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Working Gringos Iris, Emma, Judith and Lucy… and a few newborn kittens are looking for homes. Plus, we’ve got a great story about a successful adoption that happened as a result of a lot of teamwork. Read more…
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Working Gringos Check out the photos of our lovely animals! German Shepherds, malixes, kittens and even a purebred terrier. Furry, four-footed friends just looking to bring love into your home…
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Working Gringos This beautiful doberman is looking for a home… he was rescued from the streets, which are getting hotter and more difficult these days. Consider leaving out some water for dogs like him…
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Working Gringos Meet one of the latest dogs who found his new family… and meet a few puppies and a grown poodle that are looking for theirs!
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Working Gringos A happy ending for one of the puppies featured on this website, and two more dogs that are ready to give back to you as much love as you can handle…
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Working Gringos One of these dogs has been adopted, but this puppy in the photo REALLY needs a new home quickly, or her foster mother will have to return her to the shelter. Can you consider adopting her…. take a look!
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Working Gringos Two dogs that have been abused but have kept their spirits high and their hearts open are looking for homes…
UPDATED! This little dog was found by a family after being hit by a car. Read here to find out how her surgery went and what happens next…
There are three dogs ready for adoption in Cancun, and there’s a unique opportunity to help a LOT of dogs. Read more…
Two Kittens, One Dog… all spayed, given their shots, and healthy as can be. All they lack now is good homes, and that is where you come in…
We have had TWO… not one, but TWO… adoptions this week. We’re happy about that, but there’s more to do….
Puppies are cute, but they sure are a lot of work. Why not get a dog that is already house-trained and socialized? Cleo is a dog just like that… she gets along with everyone and is just looking for a permanent home…
This week, a singular white cat, Almita, is looking for a home. If you are looking for just one pet who will be little trouble (she’s all grown up & healthy) but very appreciative of her rescue, Almita may be just the one…
Sometimes seeing dogs tied up and neglected, cats roaming the streets hungry… it can all be rather disheartening. Here are two Meridanas who are going above and beyond the call of duty to rescue animals in our city and provide a good example for those around them.
This week, Georgia, a 5-year-old cat, is looking for an air-conditioned home. She suffers terribly in the heat of the Yucatan and would love to find someone who will share a cool home with her.
This week’s dog looking for a home is a more mature dog… perfect for someone who wants a companion but doesn’t want the hassle of a puppy!
Today we begin a new topic on Yucatan Living: Adopt a Pet! If you are thinking of getting a dog or cat, please don’t buy one! There are so many pets looking to be adopted here in the Yucatan. Each week, we’ll introduce you to a few of them… and when we can, we’ll report on successful adoptions too!
For any animal lover who travels to or lives in Mexico, there are few sorer (is that a word?) subjects than the state of dogs in this country…