Dogs and Pups at the House

Finding a companion animal for adoption on Isla Mujeres could never be easier. At any given time there are an average of 20 animals that are fully vetted and waiting to go to their forever home. You can make arrangements to meet them personally by contacting us by clicking here.

Animals can travel with their new owners as long as the airline permits. (Except to England or Ireland where a 6 month quarantine is required.) It is so easy, just follow the steps below. For a more detailed explanation, see the bottom of this page.

1. Call your airline to be sure they will let you travel with a pet.
2. Obtain health Certificate by taking your new pet to Dr. Vega at the island clinic or contacting Alison by clicking here.
3. Buy a kennel in Cancun for transport. You can also borrow one of ours if the right size is available. You can bring this back on your next visit, or donate it to your local animal shelter. We always appreciate a donation, if possible, for the use of the kennel.
4. Hit the road, or rather fly away, with your new loved one!

We have sent animals from Isla Mujeres all over the world!

	Momma Andrea	Status:	Available for adoption
	Approx. Born:	Dec. 2009	Vaccinations:	January 14, 2012, Feb. 13, 2012	Sex:	Female, spayed
	Comments:
Momma Andrea was in a bad situation and very pregnant. My friend Andrea put her in her van to take her some place safer and she had her pups right there. She is an incredibly sweet dog and a great momma. All of her pups have been adopted and she is ready for a new home.
	Ebby	Status:	Still working on her skin
	Approx. Born:	October 1, 2011	Vaccinations:	January 26, 2012, Feb. 13, 2012	Sex:	Female, spayed
	Comments:
A concerned tourist found three pups on Isla Mujeres, but the tourist didn’t know about Isla Animals so they took the pups all the way to a rescue in Cancun. Ricardo, who runs that rescue doesn’t take pups because he has too many bigger dogs so he called me. The tourists brought them all the way back to the island and now we’re working hard to make them healthy and beautiful. Ebby’s skin has been the hardest to heal, the hot, moist weather doesn’t help. She’s a trooper about all the baths we give her and I think as the weather gets hotter the cool baths feel better.
	Hobo	Status:	Available for Adoption
	Approx. Born:	October 1, 2011	Vaccinations:	January 26, 2012, Feb. 13, 2012, March 22, 2012	Sex:	Male, neutered
	Comments:
A concerned tourist found these three pups on Isla Mujeres, but the tourists didn’t know about Isla Animals so they took the pups all the way to a rescue in Cancun. Ricardo, who runs the rescue doesn’t take pups because he has too many bigger dogs so he called me. The tourists brought them all the way back to the island and now we’re working hard to make them healthy and beautiful. Hobo is an easy going lovable dog, he just wants someone to hang out with.
	Missy	Status:	Getting used to humans
	Approx. Born:	Sept, 2011	Vaccinations:	January 26, 2012, Feb. 21, 2012, March 22, 2012	Sex:	Female, spayed
	Comments:
I can’t wait to give Scaredy Cat a better name. She was caught on the street during our clinic and we don’t think she had much contact, or at least positive contact with humans. BUT she loves hot dogs so we are getting a few pats in when she eats them. She is slowly getting use to us.

Detailed Adoption Process

The first and most important thing is finding out if your airline takes animals. Most charter flights do not take animals. Most major airlines usually do. There are temperature restrictions but these are usually a problem in July and August, and in January and February. Some airlines don’t worry about it at all.

Most people think that animals from Mexico need to be quarantined, not true. The animal needs a certificate of health from a vet issued within a week of departure. They also need a certificate proving they have been vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days before departure. We supply a booklet with the official stickers taken off the vaccine bottles.

Once all of that has been obtained you need a crate. It has to be big enough for the animal to stand up and turn around in. Some airlines are pickier then others about this but it’s better to be prepared. We have many crates that we are happy to offer for transportation for a donation if possible.

On the day of departure one can take the dog or cat across to the mainland on the ferry if they are in a crate. We have an excellent van company that will transport people with animals to the airport. They need to be reserved in advance and are always very helpful. One should arrive 3 hours before departure. The papers already mentioned are all you need to check into your flight with your pet. We can also supply someone (for a small fee) who’s very familiar with the process to escorts travelers to the airport and stay with them until the dog or cat has been checked in just in case there’s a problem, he can bring the animal back to the island.

When you reach your destination, they will bring your animal to you at the special cargo part of the baggage claim area; it’s usually in the same room. You simply go through customs and show them your papers, it usually goes very smoothly. Sometimes they ask a few extra questions but mostly it’s a breeze.

Next you take your forever grateful pet home and love it as much as you can.