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Mexipets Matching Campaign - Double Your Impact - Every donation is matched, dollar for dollar, by an anonymous donor - up to $10,000.
How does Mexipets work?
How does Mexipets work?
Mexipets is a US nonprofit organization that operates primarily in Maravatío, Michoacán, Mexico. It’s a relatively small-scale operation but increases capacity by working with local animal rescue organizations and independent rescuers to identify animals in need of spay/neuter as well as those that are eligible to be transported to the US for adoption. Mexipets also transports animals to San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Mexico City and on occasion, places them locally.
Where do Mexipets animals come from?
Where do Mexipets animals come from?
The majority of animals are abandoned locally, literally on the street. Dedicated rescuers pick them up and take them in, taking them to a vet when necessary for medical treatment, and arranging their spay/neuter and vaccination. Others come from private citizens who publish puppies or kittens on local sites when their animal has a litter. (We always offer low-cost or free spay or neuter to these individuals.)
Why should I adopt an animal from Mexipets?
Why should I adopt an animal from Mexipets?
In Mexico, the dog and cat overpopulation problem is enormous.
Spaying and neutering is relatively rare compared to the US, which means that there are millions of animals here in need.
There are often no shelters in Mexican communities, and those that do exist are often overcrowded and provide substandard care. Many lack electricity, and available animals are not vaccinated or fixed.
Abandoning entire litters at the dump or on the highway is common practice.
Transportation cost to the US is comparable to US shelter adoption fees.
You lighten the load for Mexican rescuers to be able to rescue more.
You are quite literally saving a life. They will forever be grateful!
You will have an awesome and unique adoption story to share!
How do I apply to adopt an animal from Mexipets?
How do I apply to adopt an animal from Mexipets?
Please fill out our adoption form, available in English and Spanish:
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
For adoption within Mexico we request an adoption donation of at least 1,000 pesos for a dog and $500 for a cat, but will welcome a larger amount so that we can keep on rescuing.
Your adoption fee covers:
Spay/neuter
Vaccines
Deflea/deworm meds
Vet check
Transport costs
How does the animal get to the US?
How does the animal get to the US?
Your Mexipet will likely travel on a commercial airline, Volaris, with a pupscort to Oakland, CA. We also occasionally transport animals to the US on a moving truck.
Are all of the adoptable animals spayed/neutered and current on all their shots?
Are all of the adoptable animals spayed/neutered and current on all their shots?
Yes, with very rare exceptions.
What if the animal I adopted from Mexipets is not a good fit for me?
What if the animal I adopted from Mexipets is not a good fit for me?
Please get in touch with us as soon as possible and we will work to find other arrangements for the animal. Please do not give her away or surrender her to a shelter.
How can I support Mexipets?
How can I support Mexipets?
Lots of ways! Check out the "How to help" page.
Can I foster for Mexipets?
Can I foster for Mexipets?
YES! We are always looking for fosters in San Miguel de Allende and near Maravatio, Mexico. Mexipets covers all the animal's expenses while they are in your care. Fill out our foster application form: https://forms.gle/jHggMF6nJBokMN7i8
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