Rickettsia—specifically Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), which is the primary rickettsial disease in northwestern Mexico—is a severe public health concern in Sonora. The state frequently leads the country in both total infections and fatality rates. The statistics vary slightly year-by-year depending on weather, humidity, and local tick populations, but recent data outlines the following annual…
The Hidden Population: Understanding the Stray Crisis in Guaymas, MX If you’ve ever walked the vibrant streets of Guaymas or watched the sunset over the marinas of San Carlos, you’ve likely encountered them: the “streeties.” With soulful eyes and wagging tails—or sometimes a cautious, limping gait—these dogs and cats are as much a part of…
Laws concerning stray (street) animals in Mexico have shifted away from “capture and euthanize” policies toward a model of coexistence and community care. As of early 2026, the legal framework differentiates between “abandoned” animals and “community” animals. 1. Recognition of “Community Animals” (2025) A major shift occurred in 2025, starting in Mexico City and spreading…
DOGS: When you spay or neuter a single stray dog, the number of “future dogs” avoided is staggering because the impact is exponential. You aren’t just stopping one litter; you are stopping the generations of puppies those puppies would have produced. According to data often cited by the ASPCA, the ripple effect looks like this:…
Mexican culture does not outright forbid spaying and neutering, but there are some cultural, social, and economic factors that have historically limited it: Traditional Views of Animals• In many rural and traditional parts of Mexico, dogs and cats have been viewed more as working animals (for guarding, hunting, or rodent control) than family pets.• This…
the distinction between a Mexican veterinarian and an American or Canadian veterinarian is quite blurred: many Mexican vets are trained in the USA and Canada, and/or do continuing education in those countries.
In Sonora, Mexico, there is no state law that specifically prohibits feeding stray (feral) cats or dogs on public property.
Wildlife management in San Carlos, Sonora, MX is a multi‑faceted effort involving NGOs, government reforms, and community-led initiatives aimed at conserving native habitats and fostering coexistence between humans and wildlife. Key Wildlife Management Efforts Local Rescue & Rehabilitation Islands & Marine Reserves Jaguar & Predator Conservation Habitat Restoration & Corridor Protection Legal & Policy Framework…
Dear Friends – there was some very big news this month about affordable pet care inMexico: one of Mexico’s largest pharmacy chains, Farmacias Similares, opened its firstSimiPet Care discount veterinary clinic in Mexico City. Founded by Víctor Manuel González Torres in 1997, Farmacias Similares is a massive pharmacy chain known for its lower-priced generic pharmaceuticals,…
In the dust-blown streets of Sonora, the street dogs run like ghosts. They weave between traffic, sleep under rusted cars, and fight over scraps near the markets. Locals called them “los olvidados” – the forgotten. Estimates said there were over 200,000 stray dogs across Sonora. It is estimated there are 100,000 feral cats. No one knows the real number. They…