Other ways to support rescue dogs in Oaxaca
Being a Flight Escort is just one of the ways you can support rescue dogs when you visit Oaxaca. Here are some suggestions for getting involved.
Hike with rescue dogs
The beautiful Sierra Madre hills look (and smell!) even better when you’ve got a furry friend or ten to explore with. These folks organize group hikes or can hook you up with an enthusiastic rescue dog to keep you company for a shorter walk.
Help prepare rescue dogs for their future adoptive home, with socializing nature hikes both around the city and further out into the hills of the Sierra Norte. 4 people per tour, larger groups by arrangement.
A 12-14k hike up into the mountains and back, with a delicious tlayuda reward at the end, and four-legged encouragement throughout. Your guide, Danae has been hiking around the central valleys for most of her life.
Adopt a rescue dog
Your Oaxaca trip could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Refugios across Oaxaca are working hard to rescue and rehome neglected and abandoned dogs. If you’re looking for a companion to bring a little joy into your life, these organizations can make it happen.
Make a donation to help rescue dogs
Some rescuers are entirely dependent on the generosity of donors. Some run creative side hustles to raise funds. The sad truth for all is that there are always more street dogs than they have capacity to help. Your donations will directly support ongoing rescue work, as well as sterilization and education initiatives to reduce the numbers of homeless and neglected animals.
Foster a rescue dog while you're in Oaxaca
Staying one more or more in Oaxaca? If your dueño is willing to accept pets, fostering a rescue dog is a great way to help rescuers while enriching your stay in the city.
Foster families offer a crucial opportunity for rescue dogs to adapt to life in a caring home. If you love dogs but are unable to make the long-term commitment of adoption, fostering allows you to help build the confidence of a dog who has not experienced human affection before, and prepare them for their new, happier life ahead.
Support businesses that support rescue dogs
The support of local businesses is a lifeline to rescuers in Oaxaca. Here are some special people we love for loving dogs, and for lending their time, money, resources and artistic talent to help secure their welfare.
An ecologically and socially conscious enterprise leading outdoor adventures, expeditions, retreats, tours, transportation and large-scale events.
A treasure trove of Oaxaca inspired drawings and gifts, delicious coffee made with love and a fine place to sit and meet interesting people.
Working with local communities and family run businesses to provide unique experiences. Learn about agave spirits and artisanal crafts.
A cultural space, made up of communal looms, a residence house and a raw materials store. Creating alliances between textile companies around the world. Affiliated with Caravana Canina.