Frequently Asked Questions about the Puerto Vallarta CCSA

Foundation

The CCSA (then Centro de Acopio Animal) began its mission on June 14th, 2004 thanks to the initiative of the Zootechnician Veterinarian Doctors Association and to the decision of then Mayor, Lic. Gustavo González. Its main function was to collect stray dogs wandering the streets of Puerto Vallarta and to inculcate in the local population a different culture of caring for pets, taking advantage of the contribution in this regard of foreign residents and tourists.

Location

CCSA Address:
Pagopago Street, between Camino Real & Costa de Oro,
Col. Linda Vista Oceano, Puerto Vallarta,
Postal Code. 48344
Jalisco, Mexico  See it in the map

Tel: (322) 293-3690
Email: acopioanimalpv@gmail.com
facebook.com/bienestaranimalpv/

Objective

Mission:
CCSA pretends to solve the problems associated with pets:

  • promote the culture of care and protection of animals,
  • promote respect and fair treatment of animals and the responsibility of their owners,
  • prevent and control the risks that pets could pose to the health of their owners and general population.

More official info (in Spanish)

Population

Occasionally they receive a wild animal or some specimen not common in urban areas (e.g. donkey, pelican, owl, crocodile, iguana, etc.) but the centre is mostly about dogs and cats. At the moment there are # dogs and # cats registered.

Simplified blueprints of the Puerto Vallarta municipal animal shelter
layout of the Puerto Vallarta animal shelter
  1. Adoption kennels (cats)
  2. Admission kennels (cats)
  3. Individual kennels (dogs)
  4. Quarantine area (dogs)
  5. Multiple kennels (dogs)
  6. Nursing kennels (dogs)
  7. Operating room, office, storage room, dishwashing and bathing area
  8. Individual kennels with a view (dogs)
  9. Multiple kennels (dogs), bathroom, laundry room and storage
  10. Playground: Outdoor lot where dogs are taken periodically to run and play
Euthanasia

CCSA has been a no-kill centre for several years now. Occasionally animals are sacrificed via painless lethal injection, when they are in irreversible pain or have severe injuries that will leave them with an undesirable quality of life. There is a charitable organization called Friends of Puerto Vallarta Animals that frequently shows interest for the animals in extreme situations and procures donations to help them. If you take a look at the list of animals you would notice that some (especially dogs) have been living for quite some time at the centre.

Adoption

It's very easy to adopt an animal from the shelter. Complete the adoption protocol and pay the adoption fee.

Adoption fee*

Pet type Fee
Dog $500 pesos
Cat $350 pesos

* The animals are delivered sterilized, vaccinated and dewormed.

The Most Recent Adoptions (All since June 2017)

Help us get more animals adopted. If you know of someone living in (or visiting) the Vallarta area interested in a dog or a cat please tell them about this site.

Ways to Help the CCSA
Donate

The CCSA relies on donations of medicines, food, and other supplies. Call (322) 293-3690 to ask about their most pressing needs. You can also donate conveniently through Friends of Puerto Vallarta Animals.

If you wish to donate to help the animals at our shelter please click on the button below.

Foster

Can't adopt but still want to help? Become a foster parent! Provide a temporary loving home for animals needing extra care before adoption. Contact us to learn more about fostering opportunities.

Also of great importance is to join the group of volunteers who go there twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m.) to collaborate with the centre. You don't have to commit to go every time; once in while helps. The main task is to walk dogs but also bathe some of them and assist on various tasks.

PV animal shelter benefactors
How You Can Support Friends of PV Animals

Friends of PV Animals supports the municipal no-kill shelter by providing essential resources for the homeless pets in their care. We rely on donations to purchase food and medicine, ensuring the animals' well-being. We also manage volunteer activities at the shelter every Tuesday and Friday. Please consider donating supplies or making a financial contribution.

Friends of Puerto Vallarta Animals