HOW TO ADOPT A DOG FROM US

ALL ADOPTERS MUST FILL OUT THIS ADOPTION FORM AND SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH SOMEONE ON OUR TEAM.

We are based in OAXACA, MEXICO. Our dogs are available for adoption within Mexico, the United States and Canada. If you live in another country and would like to adopt, the easiest way to do so is to come pick up the pup yourself here in Oaxaca.

Our dogs are adopted out on a first-come, first-serve basis. In order to advance in the adoption, and thus be able to rescue more dogs, we are not able to reserve dogs for future adoptions.

If you live within Mexico and would like to adopt, you will need to come to Oaxaca to get the dog. Please contact us to discuss the possibilities.

If you live within the United States or Canada and would like to adopt:

First, animals traveling from Mexico to the United States do not need to be quarantined. If the dog is in good health, with vaccinations and appropriate paperwork, they can cross the border via car or plane and go straight home with you.

There are different ways to make the adoption process possible, depending on the adopters preferences and availability and the dog’s demeanor. We will work with each potential adopter 1-on-1 to come up with a plan that works best for the specific situation. Below is a general outline of the options. If you are considering adopting, please read through these options and then contact us.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION FEE We ask that all international adopters cover the expenses of the dogs travel fees with the airline, travel crate, medical expenses, and paperwork fees associated with the adoption. It also helps show your commitment to the adoption.

FLIGHT ACCOMPANIMENT Below are the options of who can fly with the dog:

  1. You can fly to Oaxaca, Mexico to pick the dog up yourself. This process is the most straightforward and easy for our team.

  2. You can pay for someone from our team to fly from Oaxaca, Mexico to your city to bring the dog to you.

  3. We can reach out to our community to see if we know anyone who will already be flying from Oaxaca, Mexico to your city and can bring the dog to you. This process is slower and more complicated.

  4. Some airlines provide a pet travel service, and the animal does not need to be accompanied by a human.

FLIGHT STYLE Dogs can fly in one of the following ways:

  1. If the dog is small enough, (s)he can ride in a carrier case on the plane. This is likely the easiest, least stressful and most affordable option, but only suitable for dogs under a certain weight and size (amounts vary depending on airline).

  2. The dog can ride in a crate in the underbelly of a plane. Although this can be a traumatic experience, we believe that a few scary hours are better than a lifetime of potential trauma as a street dog.

Please review THIS PAGE of our website if you are interested in adopting a dog to the U.S. or CANADA.

Please contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to begin the adoption process.