Meet Niko Handsome Niko is a pewter gray, poodle-mix, male pup – about eleven months old. Niko was rescued from Colonia Las Mañanitas by a woman who saw some people kicking the dog. She took Niko to a veterinarian and then brought him back to her home. This kind woman planned to keep Niko, but
Meet Our Puppies Unfortunately, springtime often means an overabundance of puppies and kittens at the shelter – especially is this city where owners do not have the resources or interest in sterilizing their pets. The root of the problem comes from people’s indifference, apathy and ignorance towards their own pets and towards the street animals
Meet Frijol (Bean) Frijol is a male, blond, poodle-ish mix pup about a year old. He was surrendered to the shelter by his owner a few weeks ago – no real reason given as to why. Frijol arrived at the shelter in poor condition. His coat was very long, matted and dirty. He was very
Meet Kira Kira is a pretty blond doggy recently rescued from an abusive home in Colonia Las Misiones. She arrived at the shelter malnourished and loaded with ticks. Kira is a mixed-breed female – approximately two years old. Initially Kira is shy and has a difficult time trusting strangers. Once she knows a person and
Meet Our Cats, Cats, Cats Our rescue cats often take a back seat to the dogs at the shelter – although we have W-A-Y more cats and kittens than dogs. Some animal shelters and rescue organizations have the luxury of a protected outdoor space for their cat population. One animal shelter located in the northeastern
Meet Oso Oso, which translates to “Bear”, is a male, poodle-mix with a soft, white coat. He is about a year and a half old. Oso lived with a family in Lomas de Mazatlán until his owner surrendered him to the shelter. Oso is in good health. He is a very loving dog – fun
Meet Charlie Charlie is a male, lab-mix – with a black wiry coat and white markings. He is about a year and a half old. Charlie was surrendered to the shelter by his owner – a man who travels much of the time and who had little time to spend with Charlie. Charlie is very
Meet Chato Chato is another male, boxer-mix, with a handsome brindle coat. He is about 2 years old. Chato is a term of endearment for someone with a flat / stubbed nose, which really describes this pup. Chato was found wandering on the road out by the airport and was brought to the shelter. He
Meet Boby – Again! Our dear Boby is back at the shelter. Boby first came to the shelter in late December 2017. He is a large, male, boxer-mix – about 5 to 6 years old. Boby was initially found living on the street in Colonia Benito Juárez. He was a little thin and had a
Meet Pinto Pinto is a handsome, medium-sized, male, white and black, mixed-breed doggy. We estimate that he is 1 to 2 years old. Pinto was brought to the shelter by a rescue worker who visits the shelter regularly. He was found on the street in Colonia Francisco Alarcón – just east of the Senderon shopping
Meet Tomasa Tomasa is a medium-sized, female, black and white lab-mix doggy. She is about two years old. Like many of our animals, Tomasa was left tied outside the shelter door at some time during the night or early morning. Nothing is known about her background. She appears to be in good health – although
Meet Perlita Perlita is a small, tan, female Chihuahua doggy. She was dropped off at the shelter by a family who originally came from the state of Mexico. Since birth Perlita has had a small problem with her hind legs, but she is in good health. She does not require any special diet or medication.
Meet Manchas (Translates to Stains) Manchas, which translates to Stains, is a handsome mixed-breed doggy – about three years old. He is white with large tan patches and black speckles on his legs. Manchas was abandoned by some workers at a construction site in Fracc. Real del Valle. A nearby resident gave Manchas a temporary
Meet Belén Belén is a beautiful, black and white, female, lab-mix doggy. Not much is known about her prior living situation. She is medium-sized and about a year old. Belén was quite thin when she arrived at the shelter. Her coat was dirty. But Belén cleaned up very nicely and is a pretty girl. She
Meet Molly Molly is a medium-sized female, black lab-mix – about six months old. As is true of many of the animals that come to the shelter, Molly was found by an employee coming to work one morning – tied to a shelter window grate. Molly has parasites and many ticks, which are being treated
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