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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!

	Name:	Sonja	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Dec. 7, update, She is in Denver now waiting to be adopted. She’s a ball of energy and likes to stash her toys on a towel in the corner. Layla is part of a litter of nine from Cancun and has been vaccinated and spayed.
	Name:	Shelby	Status:	In Recovery
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
October 2009, a woman brought in her nursing female to be spayed during our Bonfil campaign, I told her that I would take her puppies if she couldn’t find them a home. I picked them up last week and they are in sad shape but we will have them up and running in no time. Still looking for names.
	Name:	Sophie	Status:	In Recovery
	Approx. Age:	6 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update Dec 22, 09, she had her cast off and is walking on the leg, although it’s very skinny. It still doesn’t hold her back, she loves to play. Update Nov 14,09, she’s had her cast changed since this picture and her leg is healing very well. This beautiful little girl was found by the side of the road after she was hit by a car. We’ve had her leg pinned and she’ll need to be casted for at least another month. She is so sweet, a little nervous from all her new experiences but incredibly friendly. Someone is going to be lucky to adopt her.
	Name:	Fred	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	4 weeks	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
December 22, Fred is doing so well, he is off the “in recovery list”. Update Nov 22, 09, we have moved Fred in with Junior, Fatima, Olive and of course his bro Rocky, they are loving being together. Update,Nov 14,09, Fred and Rocky are now eating out of a dish and running around and almost look like little dogs. These little things were abandoned by the side of the road. At the spay and neuter clinic we would plug them into any nursing mothers that came in, I think it gave them a big boost. They are both bigger already.
	Name:	Dusty	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Dusty is a shy little cutie, he’s part of a litter of nine from Cancun. He’s vaccinated, neutered and needs someone to give him lots of hugs.
	Name:	Lydia	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	3 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Pet project rescue has found her a wonderful home. This is one of Momma Bonfil’s pups. She was the smallest with gorgeous fluffy fur. She is already in the US with www.petprojectrescue.com. If you are interested in her please contact Maia at: maia@petprojectrescue.com
	Name:	Gerdie	Status:	In Recovery
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
October 2009, a woman brought in her nursing female to be spayed during our Bonfil campaign, I told her that I would take her puppies if she couldn’t find them a home. I picked them up last week and they are in sad shape but we will have them up and running in no time. Still looking for names.
	Name:	Gypsy	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	3 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Pet project rescue has found her a wonderful home. Update Oct. 14,09, she is now in Minneapolis with petproject rescue. This is one of Momma Bonfil’s pups and the most playful. She adores people and dogs and toys and just about everything. She is spayed and up to date on her shots and a ton of fun.
	Name:	Garcia	Status:	In Recovery
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
October 2009, a woman brought in her nursing female to be spayed during our Bonfil campaign, I told her that I would take her puppies if she couldn’t find them a home. I picked them up last week and they are in sad shape but we will have them up and running in no time. Still looking for names.
	Name:	Layla	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Dec. 7, update. She is in Denver now, waiting to be adopted. She is part of a litter of nine from a house in Cancun. She is the smallest one and has the cutest face. She’s sweet, sweet, loves to be hugged. Layla has had her first vaccination.
	Name:	Captain Jack	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
This handsome guy is part of a litter of nine that came from a home in Cancun. The whole litter is healthy, happy, vaccinated, neutered and full of beans.
	Name:	Flaco	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	1 year	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Update November 22, 09, Flaco is in a foster home being house trained at the moment, I’m sure it won’t take long, he is such a smarty and wants to please. Update Nov 14, 09, I should rename him Hoover, he loves to eat and you can hardly see his ribs anymore. He has a great personality, just look at that face. In Spanish, Flaco means really, really skinny and this handsome guy fits the name. We found him in the street in Bonfil, Cancun during our spay and neuter clinic. He’s very friendly and so far not overly energetic but we need to get much more meet on those bones. He’s been vaccinated and neutered.
	Name:	Kiwi	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	3	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Kiwi is Peewee’s litter mate and has been her since she was a pup because I would like to adopt them out together. They are both magnificent dogs and all they want is their own loveing home.
	Name:	Shep	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	3 months	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Pet project rescue has found him a wonderful home. Update Oct. 14,09, he is now in Minneapolis with petproject rescue. This is one of Momma Bonfil’s pups. He is the shyest of the three but coming around. He loves to play. He’s great with dogs and people, energetic and adorable. He’s also current on his shots and neutered.
	Name:	Cosme	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	6 weeks	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update, Nov. 22, 09, wow has she put on weight, we had her spayed this week. Her hip problems have dissapeared. This little sweetheart was brought in on the fourth day of the San Cosme clinic. She was very skinny and had lost a lot of hair. She has some problems with her hips from malnutrision but we are trying to turn that around. She is just adorable and loves people.
	Name:	Peewee	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	1 – 2 years	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
We found Pewee and his litter mate Kiwi at a gas station near Grand Puerto in Cancun. There were two litters together, thirteen pups in all but when we first saw them they were too young to take from the mother. When we finally brought them to the island there were only seven left. Unfortunately these are the only two that survived so they are tough and unbelievably sweet. Peewee is shy but more outgoing than his litter mate Kiwi. He is handsome and healthy and will make a great friend for some lucky person. He has been neutered and is current on all of his vaccinations.
	Name:	Beauty	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	10 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Dec 7 update, she is doing so well. I think she is ready to find a wonderful home. Update, Nov 22, 09, she is doing really well, we can’t see her ribs anymore. Update Nov 14, 09, she’s doing very well, she’s put on weight and her fur is filling in and oh boy, does she love to be in the house. This gorgeous girl was brought in during the San Cosme spay and neuter but was not well enough to spay. We took her to my house and put her on some great meds and she is blossoming. She is great with other dogs but prefers people and loves to snuggle.
	Name:	Richie	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	6 weeks	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, Richie went to BC last Friday, lucky guy. This puppy was brought into the Cancun spay and neuter clinic by a man that keeps tigers just outside Cancun, he wanted us to come and see how fat his tigers were. All I wanted was the puppies. Richie is very healthy and king of the pack with three female litter mates. He is so handsome and up on his vaccinations.
	Name:	October	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	1 year	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
October was found on the beaches of Isla Mujeres during a spay and neuter clinic. She has tons of energy and never misses a thing. I think she must’ve had a home once because she’s so healthy and social. We spayed and vaccinated her and she’s ready to go.
	Name:	Frank	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Update, Nov 22, 09, he is doing so well, we had him neutered last week. Frankie is lots of fun and loves to play tug of war. He is part of a litter of nine from Cancun and has been vaccinated.
	Name:	# five	Status:	In Recovery
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
October 2009, a woman brought in her nursing female to be spayed during our Bonfil campaign, I told her that I would take her puppies if she couldn’t find them a home. I picked them up last week and they are in sad shape but we will have them up and running in no time. Still looking for names.
	Name:	Panga	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	8 weeks	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update, Nov 22, 09, she went to BC last Friday to find a wonderful home. Panga is part of a litter of eight that was rescued from a wild mom in Cancun. She is sweet and friendly and snuggly. She’s looking really good and is up to date on her vaccinations. Anyone would be lucky to get this little beauty.
	Name:	Freya	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, she went to BC last Friday to make someone very happy. Don’t you love the freckles. Freya comes from a litter of nine from Cancun and is as soft as a puff ball. She has been vaccinated.
	Name:	Olive	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	5 weeks	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update, Nov 22, 09, she is doing very well. Someone dropped three, five week old pups off in front of the island vet clinic so I brought them here. They each got a bath and a name and ate well.
	Name:	Junior	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	5 weeks	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, he is doing very well, getting bigger everyday. Someone dropped three, five week old pups off in front of the island vet clinic so I brought them here. They each got a bath and a name and ate well. They are all adorable.
	Name:	Dos	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	1 year	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, Dos is in a wonderful foster home and is improving everydday, soon she’ll need a haircut. Oct,09. This little sweetheart has been with us for a while. She had immunity problems after she was spayed and developed skin issues but is doing much better now although I think her face will always be slightly scarred. She is good with people and dogs, a little shy and is up to date with all of her shots.
	Name:	Mona	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	6 weeks	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Dec 7, update, she is in Denver now and ready for her forever home. Update Nov 22, 09, what a little spitfire she is, second smallest of the litter but holds her own, we had her spayed last week. This puppy was brought into the Cancun spay and neuter clinic by a man (Pepe)who keeps tigers in a compound just outside Cancun, he wanted us to come and see how fat his tigers were. All I wanted was the puppies. This baby looks just like her momma and is current on her vaccines.
	Name:	Miel	Status:	In Recovery
	Approx. Age:	5 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, she is having a little trouble with her skin but we have her on new meds and she is responding well. She has had a rough beginning. Our local vet saved her when he saw her being mistreated by out horrible local dog catchers. She has recovered well and is very friendly, she just wants to be loved. She is up to date with all of her shots and full of energy.
	Name:	Calypso	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update, Nov 22, 09, we had this little cutie spayed last week and she is doing very well. Oh is this little doll a lot of fun. She’s part of a litter of nine from Cancun and is always the first one out of the gate in the morning. She has been vaccinated.
	Name:	Lena	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	10 weeks	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Pet project rescue has found her a wonderful home. Update Oct. 14,09, she’s now in Minneapolis with petproject rescue. She also has improved a lot since this picture. What an energetic, love she is. A lovely man found this baby by the side of the road and gave me a call. She’s with all the other babies now and very happy. We’re going to deworm her so that her belly will be smaller for sure. She loves to cuddle and is current on all of her vaccines.
	Name:	Rocky	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	4 weeks	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, we think she’s a small breed, we ‘ve put her in with Junior, Olive, Fatima and her bro Fred and she’s loving the company. Update,Nov 14,09, Fred and Rocky are now eating out of a dish and running around and almost look like little dogs. These little things were abandoned by the side of the road. If you can believe it they are already getting bigger.
	Name:	Corazon	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	6 weeks	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update Nov 22,09, lucky girl went to BC last Friday. This puppy was brought into the Cancun spay and neuter clinic by a man (Pepe) that keeps tigers at a compound just outside Cancun, he wanted us to come and see how fat his tigers were. All I wanted was the puppies. This little female is a wonderful fluffball and up to date on her vaccines.
	Name:	Fatima	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	5 weeks	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, she is growing like a weed. Someone dropped three, five week old pups off in front of the island vet clinic so I brought them here. They each got a bath and a name and ate well.
	Name:	Satchmoo	Status:	In Recovery
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
October 2009, a woman brought in her nursing female to be spayed during our Bonfil campaign, I told her that I would take her puppies if she couldn’t find them a home. I picked them up last week and they are in sad shape but we will have them up and running in no time. Still looking for names.
	Name:	Merlyn	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, he is just a love, we had him neutered last week. He’s part of a litter of nine from Cancun. He’s a little shy but plays with his littermates all day and loves a tummy rub. He has been vaccinated.
	Name:	# six	Status:	In Recovery
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
October 2009, a woman brought in her nursing female to be spayed during our Bonfil campaign, I told her that I would take her puppies if she couldn’t find them a home. I picked them up last week and they are in sad shape but we will have them up and running in no time. Still looking for names.
	Name:	Momma Bonfil	Status:	Resting
	Approx. Age:	2 years	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
During the spay and neuter clinic in Bonfil, Cancun, one of our wonderful volunteers spotted this momma and her three pups in an empty lot. They were abandoned by their owners and being fed by the neighbors. She is very healthy, a bit shy so we are going to keep her here for a week or two to get her used three squares again. She is spayed and up to date on her shots.
	Name:	Toro	Status:	In Recovery
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
October 2009, a woman brought in her nursing female to be spayed during our Bonfil campaign, I told her that I would take her puppies if she couldn’t find them a home. I picked them up last week and they are in sad shape but we will have them up and running in no time. Still looking for names.
	Name:	Media	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	6 weeks	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, we had this sweetheart spayed last week. This puppy was brought into the Cancun spay and neuter clinic by a man (Pepe) who keeps tigers at a compound just outside Cancun, he wanted us to come and see how fat his tigers were. All I wanted was the puppies. I called this one Media because her head is black and her body is white. She loves to play and has the softest fur. She is current on her vaccinations.
	Name:	Carlos	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	1 1/2 years	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Update Nov 22, 09, he is doing well, he misses Flaco who is in a foster home. Update on Carlos, Nov 14/09, he had a second surgery on his eye and it has worked very well. While he was under for the surgery I had a chance to give him this incredible new hair cut. Who knew what a handsome devil was beneath all that fur. Carlo’s was given up by a very sad woman who rescued him from the street but couldn’t have three dogs,(she already had two). He is just a riot, very energetic, full of personality and can’t wait to charm you. He does have what is called a cherry eye which is a red bump below his eyeball. It’s fixable and we’re working on getting that done. He is neutered and vaccinated.
	Name:	Lily Pool	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	2 years	Sex:	Female
	Comments:
Her name is Lily Pool because that was the name of the small store her owner ran. Lily Pool was in very bad shape when we found her and the owner didn’t want her, obviously. She is tiny and loves people, she follows me everywhere and leaps for joy when I return home from anywhere. We are working on her skin issues and when she’s better she is going to be magnificent. She’s vaccinated and spayed.
	Name:	Jessie James	Status:	Adopted
	Approx. Age:	2 months	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
Update, Nov 22,09, we had this handsome guy neutered last week. He’s part of a litter of nine from Cancun. You can tell him apart from his brother Frank because Jessie’s nose is all white. He’s lots of fun and has been vaccinated.
	Name:	Garp	Status:	Available
	Approx. Age:	1 1/2 years	Sex:	Male
	Comments:
This guy is fabulous, his tail wags his whole body when he sees you. He is terrific on a leash, neutered and vaccinated. All he wants is to love someone of his own.

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. Take your papers to the ecologia office and they will check them over and give you what ever you need to check into your flight with your pet. If needed I have some one that escorts people to the airport and gets all the proper paper work and stays with the passengers until the dog or cat has been checked. In case there is 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 is usually in the same room. You simply go through customs and show them your papers and it usually goes very smoothly. Sometimes they ask a few extra questions but mostly it is a breeze.

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