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 1271 dogs and 545 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 86 945 240 1271
CATS 22 500 23 545
Total 108 1445 263
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  • DOGS
  • MALES 596
  • FEMALES 675

Dog Breeds

  • Akita
    1
  • Australian Cattle dog
    1
  • Australian Sheppard
    17
  • Beagle
    1
  • Belgian Sheppard
    21
  • Boston Terrier
    1
  • Boxer
    8
  • Bull Terrier
    3
  • Bulldog mix
    1
  • Chihuahua
    72
  • Cocker Spaniel
    7
  • Collie
    12
  • Dachshund
    2
  • Dalmatian
    5
  • Doberman
    14
  • German Sheppard
    16
  • Golden Retriever
    3
  • Greyhound Mix
    1
  • Husky
    8
  • Jack Russell Terrier
    1
  • Labrador
    63
  • Maltese
    1
  • Mastiff
    3
  • Mixed Breed
    759
  • Pitbull
    144
  • Pitbull + Great Dane
    1
  • Pitbull Mix
    20
  • Poodle
    20
  • Pug
    9
  • Rottweiler
    7
  • Schnauzer
    6
  • Sharpei
    3
  • Sharpei + Boxer
    1
  • Terrier
    38
  • Xolo
    1
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  • CATS
  • MALES 285
  • FEMALES 260

Cat Breeds

  • Long Hair Domestic
    4
  • Mixed Breed
    1
  • Russian Blue
    3
  • Short Hair Domestic
    492
  • Siamese
    45

Monthly Adoptions

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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.