A teeny, tiny rescue honouring a Mexican dog named Piña, who didn't make it to her forever home but in her memory & honor we help other dogs find their's. Our rescue specializes in helping other rescues find placement when they reach their capacity.
How it all started
Piña Perro Dog Rescue was officially started in November 2021 after our rescues founding member went on vacation to a cute little island in Mexico called Holbox.
While on vacation Eliza and her boyfriend visited the local shelter, Refugio Animal Holbox, to walk dogs. After spending the afternoon walking and playing with numerous dogs they walked out of that shelter heart broken. But also, they were inspired by the Refugio’s group of selfless volunteers who dedicated their lives to saving these Mexican street dogs!
That day they vowed to help the Refugio’s volunteer find homes for their dogs! Before they left the island they matched up two dogs from the shelter with forever homes in Canada.
As of November 2022 Piña Perros has officially rescued 100 dogs!
Today our teeny, tiny rescue is run by three volunteers dog lovers that are trying to make that life changing difference to the lives of every dog that comes into our care.
Their story
HOW IT ALL BEGAN…
“One night, around 10 pm, a motorcycle stopped in front of my house and on it were two young men carrying a baby animal in their hands. At first, I thought it was a puppy, but when I saw the face mask, I realized it was a newborn raccoon; only a few days old …”
That night when I welcomed Venancio, I knew that I had to build a place to help every animal who needed it.
Morelia Montes reminiscing on what inspired Refugio Animal Holbox.
Founder and Director of Holbox Animal Shelter
OUR CURRENT DOGS
TESTIMONIALS
What They’re Saying
”We were provided with an abundance of amazing, honest information on a wide range of sweet little doggies.”
“Their communication was prompt, personable, and the support didn’t end when the adoption was complete.”
“ From our initial inquiry with Eliza for a surrendered pup, the communication was always within a couple of hours. The application process was efficient and easy.”
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How Did We Do?
FAQ
I CAN'T GET TO THE AIRPORT, CAN YOU SEND THE DOG TO ME ?
As much as possible we can help in the transportation of dogs from their arrival or foster city to the adopters city. We rely on an assortment of volunteers (sometimes even cross country truckers) to help us get our dogs into the perfect home. We do however encourage adopters to pick up their adopted dog from place of foster or at the very least make the effort to meet somewhere appropriate.
CAN I MEET A DOG BEFORE DECIDING TO ADOPT ?
Of course. All our adoptions require a ‘meet and greet’ initially (when in the same location). Also all our adoption as begin with a minimum 2 weeks of “trial period” that we call Foster to Adopt to make sure we’ve made the right match for the dog and the adoptive family.
HOW LONG DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS TAKE ?
It depends, but usually 2-3 weeks from filling out an application. Once we post a dog for adoption we have a 10-14 day open period to accept applications. After application closing we start looking through the applications to select the best fit. Following that the potential adoptive family will be contacted and final preparations are made.
IF I HAVE COMPLETED AN APPLICATION BEFORE, DO I NEED TO COMPLETE A NEW ONE FOR ANOTHER DOG ?
Yes it’s best just to put in a new application specifying which dog you are applying for.
WILL I HAVE SUPPORT AFTER THE ADOPTION ?
Yes! Always! We will always be there to answer any questions. We even have a couple volunteer dog trainers that offer our adopters free advice and tips. Also, if at any point you need to surrender the dog (even years later) we will take the dog back. No questions asked.
CAN YOU GUARANTEE THE DOGS HEALTH ?
We definitely cannot guarantee a dogs health for the future but prior to adopting our dogs we get them checked by a vet, they get a SNAP test to check for heartworm and tick disease (if from Mexico). We also keep them in our care for a minimum of a week before we post them for adoption to make sure they do not show signs of illness, if they do we get them treated at the vet before adoption.
DO YOU ACCEPT APPLICATION WITH YOUNG CHILDREN ?
Yes we do! We just make sure we match the dogs personality/ energy level as best as we can with your family.
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Located in Alberta and British Columbia
+ 1 403 604 3413