09/17/2026
WE ARE BACK!!! And Danielle has been very busy! 🐾
Burnout in dog rescue is very real, and our team took a much-needed break to recharge. Unfortunately, rescue work never stops, and this wasn’t a luxury afforded to Danielle. She has continued working tirelessly on the ground for the cats and dogs of Valladolid. Danielle’s unwavering devotion inspires us every day. 💛
Please note that unfortunately, we aren’t quite back at full speed or full strength just yet. A couple of our incredible team members are unable to return right now due to unexpected life circumstances, though we are crossing our fingers to have them back with us in the next few months! Because of this, our social media updates might be a little quieter than usual, and it may take us a bit longer to reply to your messages. Please know that behind the scenes, we are still here and doing absolutely everything we can to support Danielle and this beautiful cause that means the world to all of our hearts.
Here is a look at some of what Danielle has been doing over the last few months:
Co-sponsored a Mass Spay/Neuter Day where 290 dogs and cats were successfully sterilized on March 22nd! She also recently helped a local family sterilize four street dogs they feed, with six more scheduled through the municipal free clinic.
Sponsored treatment for Simba, a family dog battling TVT (a sexually transmitted cancer). The family lacked resources, so Danielle drove the pup for chemo and covered the vet costs. The grateful family touched Danielle’s heart by gifting her honey and limes to show their appreciation!
Said a heartbreaking goodbye to her beloved rescue dog, Daphnée, on Easter Sunday due to an inoperable tumor. She also provided a peaceful end to suffering for 2 very sick, untreatable, and abandoned dogs who were suffering from severe neglect. 💔
After a tourist reported a sweet senior dog in distress, Danielle searched for three weeks to find him. After many vet visits, Jupiter is now safe, healthy, and living out his remaining days with Danielle.
Rescued a super adorable Benji lookalike! Danielle had read on FaceBook that someone found Pablo after he was nearly hit by a car, took him for a bath/microchip check, and then released him back into the streets. Danielle found him, rescued him, and searched for his family, but was unsuccessful.
Picked up a sweet, young pup, Judy, from a friend’s home after she showed up one day, and immediately took her to be spayed.
Rescued three little puppies, Amélie, Anaïs, and Simone, from deplorable conditions. Amélie had a huge lump on her head, which the vet feels is likely from a blow from a human, but thankfully there is no neurological damage and it will gradually go away. The girls are now thriving and despite human unkindness, they absolutely love people!
Rescued sweet, young Matias who was full of fleas, ticks, his skin was so unhealthy and he had anemia. Matias is now healthy, happy and ready to find his new forever family.
Welcomed Lili (who has a neurological disorder) and tiny Mushu (rescued from the streets by a friend who felt he was too little to survive on his own) into her care. Mushu is currently being treated for Ehrlichia, and Lili is receiving extensive testing and therapy to improve her quality of life.
Helped her friend Karen with Eva, a young street dog who was severely injured and unable to walk. Danielle and Karen took Eva to multiple specialist appointments and fundraised to purchase a custom wheelchair for her!
Our beautiful girl, Esmeralda, recently underwent hip dysplasia surgery and is recovering at Danielle’s house. This required Danielle to make the 5-hour return trip to Tulum three separate times.
Danielle and friends marched in an anti-cruelty walk and participated in an adoption and a pet care information event.
Danielle also partnered with a local women's advocacy group to fight a rash of street dog and pet poisonings, meeting twice with the municipal president to enforce animal protection laws.
Danielle took a brief and bittersweet trip to Canada in April to help her sister pack up and sell their childhood lakeside recreation home.
🎉READY FOR ADOPTION!🎉
We are thrilled to share that these amazing dogs are ready for their forever homes:
Noelle (Coming to Canada at the end of September!):
Our little ray of sunshine has officially finished her Ehrlichia treatments and is healthy, happy, and ready to spread joy!
Pablo (Coming to Canada at the end of September!):
Safe, healthy, and ready for his new chapter!
Eva (Will travel to Canada once she has an approved home!):
Our resilient wheelie girl is vaccinated, thriving, and ready for a family of her own.
Please keep your eyes on our page. We will be posting official adoption profiles for Noelle, Pablo, and Eva very soon, alongside updates on Mushu, Janet, Jupiter, Lili, Amelie, Anaïs, Simone, Matias and their friends.
Thank you all so much for standing by us and supporting our mission. We couldn't do this without you. 🐾💕
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