Animals in the Yucatan
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Working Gringos Two well-behaved, sweet and neutered dogs looking for a good home…
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Working Gringos Beautiful, healthy, part-Siamese kittens and mama cat available to good homes…
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Working Gringos It’s time for people to know what AFAD, the oldest dog shelter in Merida, is doing for all of us, here in Merida and along the Gulf Coast of Yucatan…
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Working Gringos The City of Merida and local volunteers are helping to sterilize animals in south Merida this weekend. Read how this came about, what will be happening and how you can participate…now, or in the future.
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Jill Benson, Volunteer So many times, we will see an animal being abused or neglected and feel powerless to do anything because we just cannot adopt one more, or because the animal belongs to someone else. Now, there IS something you can do… and here’s how!
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Working Gringos Jill Benson, an expat who volunteers at Evolucion, tells a happy story (for once) of a street dog puppy who has been adopted…
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Working Gringos Looking for a four-legged companion? Please don’t go to the pet store… adopt one of the beautiful puppies or grown dogs at one of the shelters in Merida. There are many dogs eager to give you lots of love…
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Working Gringos Here are two special dogs that were rescued in the last few weeks. One of them, Steel, is recovering from a broken leg and could use some personal attention. The other, a puppy named Roxie, also needs a forever home…
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Working Gringos There are a bunch of cute Yucatecan puppies looking for a home… here’s your chance to get YOUR dog when he or she is still a baby! Also, a sweet thank you note from Eleanor, rescued recently from one of the Merida dog shelters…
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Working Gringos Lua is a rescue dog that came back from the brink of dying to be a healthy, happy dog… she’s just one of a few dogs we are highlighting this week who are looking for homes. In addition, read about a new book for children (in English AND Spanish) about how to treat a dog…
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Working Gringos If you want to do something for the stray and abandoned animals in the Yucatan, read this post and help with the next Spay/Neuter Campaign in Merida…
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Working Gringos This week, we have three beautiful young but trained and spayed dogs looking for homes… and a cat! A black cat, perfect for the Halloween season. Won’t you adopt a pet today?
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Working Gringos This week, there’s an adorable beagle up for adoption. Hula is already housebroken and past the annoying puppy stage…. perfect for the right family!
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Working Gringos The Progreso Dog Walk and Costume Contest, Pinky needs a home, what to do if you see a mistreated animal, and other news about our four-legged friends…
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Working Gringos This week, a dalmation and two adorable cocker spaniels are looking for homes. And Nacho is still available… Can you provide them a home? Check them out…
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Working Gringos This week, read the second in a series of stories about local animals, hoping that we can help our readers understand the plight of the animals at our shelters and the importance of considering adopting vs. buying a pet. If, after reading these, you want to help, contact one of the organizations. Also, what to do when you see an animal mistreated?
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…
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…
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…
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.
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!
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…
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!
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!
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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!
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…