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 1217 dogs and 509 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 56 924 237 1217
CATS 17 470 22 509
Total 73 1394 259
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  • DOGS
  • MALES 571
  • FEMALES 646

Dog Breeds

  • Akita
    1
  • Australian Cattle dog
    1
  • Australian Sheppard
    17
  • Belgian Sheppard
    21
  • Boston Terrier
    1
  • Boxer
    8
  • Bull Terrier
    3
  • Bulldog mix
    1
  • Chihuahua
    70
  • 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
    60
  • Maltese
    1
  • Mastiff
    2
  • Mixed Breed
    718
  • Pitbull
    141
  • Pitbull + Great Dane
    1
  • Pitbull Mix
    18
  • Poodle
    19
  • Pug
    9
  • Rottweiler
    7
  • Schnauzer
    6
  • Sharpei
    3
  • Sharpei + Boxer
    1
  • Terrier
    38
  • Xolo
    1
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  • CATS
  • MALES 270
  • FEMALES 239

Cat Breeds

  • Long Hair Domestic
    4
  • Mixed Breed
    1
  • Russian Blue
    3
  • Short Hair Domestic
    460
  • Siamese
    41

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.