Puerto Vallarta Municipal Animal Shelter Stats

Since June 2017, when we began meticulously tracking our data, the Puerto Vallarta Municipal Animal Shelter has been a haven for 1396 dogs and 661 cats. Each one arrives with a story – some left heartbreakingly at our doorstep, others rescued by the Green Patrol from situations of abuse, neglect, or after causing bites. Many arrive injured or desperately ill, found wandering the streets of Puerto Vallarta. Below, you'll find a comprehensive overview of their journeys, from those who found loving forever homes to those we sadly had to euthanize due to health or safety concerns. And, most importantly, you'll meet the hopefuls—the dogs and cats currently waiting for their second chance. Please open your heart and consider giving one of these deserving animals a loving home, especially those who have been waiting patiently for far too long.

# Adoptable Adopted Dead Total
DOGS 72 1073 251 1396
CATS 34 593 34 661
Total 106 1666 285
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Kiara resting
  • DOGS
  • MALES 653
  • FEMALES 743

Dog Breeds

  • Mixed Breed
    855
  • Pitbull
    145
  • Chihuahua
    85
  • Labrador
    66
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  • CATS
  • MALES 341
  • FEMALES 320

Cat Breeds

  • Short Hair Domestic
    594
  • Siamese
    55
  • Long Hair Domestic
    6
  • Russian Blue
    6

Monthly Adoptions

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Monthly Admissions

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Notes:

"Adopted" encompasses a range of happy endings! It means an animal has found a loving forever home, either locally or internationally, been reunited with their original family, or transitioned to a partner organization like SPCA. Please note: Animals currently in foster care are not yet counted as adopted—they're still on their journey to finding their perfect match. Breed designations are based on visual approximation and may not reflect purebred status.