Save a Mexican Mutt
Save A Mexican Mutt, or SAMM, is a dog rescue and adoption organization in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. Dogs are rescued from the streets, local kill shelters and pounds where they've suffered from neglect, abuse, starvation and illness. They are placed in loving foster homes, fully vetted, and brought back to good health.
Once they are completely healthy, these lucky dogs are then placed for adoption on our website and multiple networking websites. Some SAMM dogs are adopted locally in Mexico, but most are adopted in the U.S. and Canada. Some are transferred to other rescue organizations or 'no kill' shelters in the U.S. that help find them excellent homes.
All SAMM dogs are sterilized, temperament tested, given all mandatory vaccinations, and if they are being transported are examined by a veterinarian and receive a certificate of health within three days of their transport to the U.S. from Mexico.
To find out more about why we do what we do read "Articles About SAMM".
Lost and found in San Miguel
If you've a pet missing in San Miguel or have found one wandering lost,
use this form to help bring them home.
> There are no pets reported missing. > There are no pets reported found.
Why adopt a rescue dog from Mexico?
Suffering is defined by Webster's Dictionary as 'to endure death, pain, or distress.'
Suffering is universal; it knows no boundaries.
So, for those compassionate individuals who cannot close their eyes to the suffering of companion animals, adopting a dog from a foreign country is another option, an individual choice, and a very personal decision.
We may not be able to save them all but for those we do rescue and commit to their suffering STOPS.
Click here to learn more about Companions to None an award-winning documentary about Mexico’s pet overpopulation crisis.
FABULOUS FILOMINA!

Fabulous Filomina! She is a sweet and loving dog and is now about three years old. She lived the first two years of her life in a shelter where she was cared for and socialized by volunteers and staff and received basic obedience training.
Eventually, a lovely foster home was found for her where she learned to become a regular 'house' dog which she is now. She loves all the comforts of a soft bed, good food and the attention of a loving family.
Filomena gets along with other dogs (albeit a bit shy at first), is a submissive, loves attention but is also fine being left home alone. Filomina is housebroken, spayed, vaccinated and dewormed. She is ready for YOU!
FILOMINA's looking
for a home
Dogs rescued since 2001
Animals Neutered / Spayed
Our Partners
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Helping us is easy as clicking below!
To donate using a credit card, please click the above button and look to the lower left of the PayPal login information, where you can input the credit card information. SAMM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to SAMM in the United States are tax-exempt to the extent provided by law.
