Puerto Morelos Cares About Pets

Pet Services in Puerto Morelos:

Everything You Need to Care for Your Furry Friend

Latest Update 4/17/26 ~SB

Living in or visiting Puerto Morelos with pets is a joy—especially with so many caring veterinarians, rescues, and volunteers working to make life better for animals here in the Riviera Maya. Whether you’re a full-time resident or a snowbird traveling with your furry friend, here’s your guide to trusted pet services in Puerto Morelos.

Veterinarians in Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos offers several reputable veterinary clinics that provide everything from routine checkups and vaccinations to dental care and grooming. You’ll find experienced vets who speak both English and Spanish and genuinely care about your pets’ well-being.

Veterinary Clinics in Puerto Morelos

• La Vet del Puerto 
• Pet Friendly – now have 2 locations – one on Zetina Gasca in PM and one at Grand Outlet mall
• Veterinaria Puerto Morelos – MVZ Guillermo Hernandez Guerrero – +52-998-2252374
• Veterinaria PetGar
• Veterinaria Serengueti 
• Verterinarian Miramar
• Clinica Veterinaria Fauna Silvestre y Mascotas
• Pet Lovers Veterinaria

Puerto Morelos Secretaria de Bienestar Animal (Animal Welfare)

• They don’t have an online presence or phone number, but can be contacted via email at dbaccaazpm@gmail.com or you can visit their office M-F from 10am-3pm. See map below for their new location on Calle Almendra in the colonia.
• They offer free rabies vaccines (while supplies last, with priority for rescue organizations and people who truly can not afford the vaccines).
• They are the point of contact for cases of animal abuse, excessive barking, dog bites, etc. Email them with all the pertinent information (name, phone number, location, issue, name of pet owner, description of the pet, etc) and they will get in touch as soon as they can (note hours above).
• They have traps they can lend you to help capture stray cats and small/medium dogs so they can be fixed, vaccinated, and adopted or released.
• They need foster homes for pets that are caught until they can be fixed and adopted.
• They offer sterilization campaigns periodically with the help of other organizations and veterinarians. Campaigns will be posted via the Ayuntamiento de Puerto Morelos Facebook page or in the Mascotas de Puerto Morelos Facebook group.
• They do not have a full veterinary clinic, so they are not able to provide full exams or assist with veterinary emergencies.

Frequently Asked Question:

Are Pets Allowed on Puerto Morelos Beaches??

The short answer is yes, but with some caveats. The video below was posted on the Ayuntamiento de Puerto Morelos Facebook page by the director of Bienestar Animal. Basically it says that if your pet is properly vaccinated and you a) keep them on a leash, b) bring the vaccine record with you and c) clean up after your pet, then you are allowed to walk your pet on the beach. It does not give blanket permission for pets to spend all day with you on the beach while you sunbathe – plus it’s typically too hot for pets to be on the beach in the sun for any length of time anyway. Pets are not allowed at all on Punta Brava in order to protect native wildlife. See the video (in Spanish) for more details.

Emergency & After-Hours Veterinary Care

If your pet needs urgent medical attention outside of regular business hours, it’s comforting to know there are emergency vets near Puerto Morelos ready to help. Many local clinics collaborate with 24-hour animal hospitals in nearby Cancún or Playa del Carmen to ensure your pet can receive immediate care.

Pet Sitters

There are plenty of folks here in town who pet sit for friends and neighbors, but we personally know the the folks below and their fabulous reputations with local pet owners.

• Amigos Unleashed Pet Services offers doggy daycare and boarding services, and home visits for your feline friends.
• Peek Peek Estetica Canina is a groomer, who also provides boarding services.
• Mendiola VIP Pet Care is especially fond of cats, but also sits for dogs.

Pet Grooming

• Peek Peek Estetica Canina excellent groomer, even with challenging dogs; also provides boarding services.
• La Vet del Puerto
• PetLovers – offers grooming at the business as well as grooming in your home
• Amigos Unleashed Pet Services offers pet bathing and nail trims, but not a full groom.
• Quinaya Spa has good recommendations in the Spanish-speaking Facebook groups.

Pet Treats & Ice Cream in Puerto Morelos

Taily Treats offers cute pet-friendly cupcakes (made with either veggies or meat) and treats. My girls have loved both versions on special occasions like Valentine’s Day or their birthdays.

Even our furry friends deserve a cool treat in the Caribbean heat! Several local spots now offer pet-friendly ice cream in Puerto Morelos, made with natural, dog-safe ingredients like peanut butter, yogurt, and fruit. It’s a fun way to include your pup in your day out—because nothing says paradise like sharing an ice cream by the sea with your best friend.

Taily Treats offers cute pet-friendly cupcakes (made with either veggies or meat) and treats. My girls have loved both versions on special occasions like Valentine’s Day or their birthdays.

• El Patio
• Licky Fresh Pet Ice Cream – available at Pet Friendly Veterinarian

Pet Rescue Organizations

Puerto Morelos is home to compassionate animal rescue groups dedicated to helping street dogs and cats find safe, loving homes. Many rescues also focus on rehabilitation, vaccination, and spay/neuter programs to reduce overpopulation humanely. Supporting or adopting from these organizations is one of the best ways to make a lasting difference in the community.

Puerto Morelos

• • • Puerto Morelos Cause 4 Paws with Chica Curtis
    • Fresh Start Kitten Fostering and Adoptions with Besty Walker
    • Riviera Rescue
    • Puerto Morelos Bienestar Animal (Animal Welfare) – you can email them to learn which adoptable pets they have available, or they can connect you with rescues depending on what type of pet (age, size, sex, dog vs cat, etc) you are looking for.
    • Food Bank for Cats and Dogs Puerto Morelos accepts donations of pet food for families in need and animals living on the street.
    • Facebook Groups:
      • Puerto Paws with Love / Puerto Amor Con Patas  – a listing of pets available for adoption in Puerto Morelos.
      • MASCOTAS DE PUERTO MORELOS – pets, as well as services, info
      • Mascotas de Puerto Morelos – pets, as well as services, info

Cancún – Our staff member, Suzanne, has adopted 2 dogs from these organizations based in Cancún and has volunteered at their monthly pet sterilization clinics. They are doing extraordinary work.

• • • • Adopta Un Amigo – Cancun – they rescue and rehab dogs in Cancún for local adoption, as well as sending some dogs to the Lake Tahoe area for adoption in the USA.
        • Their non-profit 501(c)(3) in the Lake Tahoe, Nevada area of the USA is called Los Perros Perdidos Foundation.
      • Esperanza Animal
      • MUPE
      • Paws in Action Cancún
      • Check out Casa Adopciones where every paw finds a home for a list of pets available for adoption in Cancún. This page is run by Adopta Un Amigo.

Playa del Carmen 

• • • • Project Harmony – rescues and rehabs dogs in Playa del Carmen and then has flight angels (volunteers) transport the dogs to Canada for adoption.
      • In the image below you’ll find a whole list of veterinarians and specialty services available in Playa.

 Spay & Neuter Clinics

Across Mexico, an estimated 28 million cats and dogs live on the streets, many born as strays or abandoned by their owners. These animals suffer from the harsh climate, illnesses, abuse by humans, and lack of food.

While adoption of these vulnerable pets in places like the Riviera Maya is essential, it alone cannot end the cycle of suffering.

The only sustainable way to reduce the number of animals living and suffering on the streets is to support broad pet sterilization campaigns. When each animal is fixed, it’s estimated that up to 10,000 unwanted births can be prevented over five years, helping create kinder, healthier communities for all.

There are multiple dedicated groups offering low-cost or free spay and neuter clinics in the Riviera Maya. These campaigns not only save lives but also improve community health and safety. Many rely on donations and volunteers, so attending or supporting their work makes a direct impact. Here are a handful of organizations that we’re familiar with.

• • •  Esperanza Animal, MUPE and Adopta Un Amigo have been organizing large monthly pet sterilization campaigns in marginalized areas of Cancún where there are large numbers of stray pets. Follow them on social media to find out when and where the next campaigns will be. They helped sterilize over 1,000 pets in 2025, and could use donations for future clinics in 2026.
    • Planned Pethood International organizes pet sterilization campaigns throughout the year, some of which are in coordination with Puerto Morelos Bienestar Animal.
    • In 2025, La Vet del Puerto also organized pet sterilization campaigns for dogs and male cats. They post on social media ahead of their campaigns looking for donations and volunteers. Here’s a link to their Go Fund Me campaign.
    • PM Sterilization project raises funds to help local families cover the cost of pet sterilization that would otherwise be out of reach for them.
    • Centro de Esterilizaciones Cancún Vet CEC is a low-cost pet sterilization clinic in Cancún that runs year-round. One of Suzanne’s dogs was fixed at this clinic and healed well.
    • Coco’s Animal Welfare Playa del Carmen is a low cost option in that city.

Want to support sterilization campaigns, but aren’t sure how to donate money in Mexico? You can purchase the coloring books “Color for a Cause: Dogs of México” or “Color for a Cause: Cats of Mexico” by local author Suzanne Ball on Amazon or here in town at Ann’s Mobile, Local Café, or Alma Libre Bookstore and 50% of the proceeds will go towards pet sterilization clinics in the Riviera Maya. Read more about the author, find links to the books, and see the donations Suzanne is making with your help here. 

Volunteer Opportunities

If you love animals and want to give back, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities with pet rescues in Puerto Morelos. Volunteers can help walk dogs, foster animals, assist during sterilization campaigns, or even support social media and fundraising efforts. A few hours of your time can change a pet’s life forever.

• • • Volunteers are needed to help walk dogs, help man sterilization clinics, and raise funds. Follow these organizations on Facebook to learn about upcoming events, or contact them directly to arrange volunteering.
    • The rescues can always use help with fundraising or donations for food, Nexguard, newly rescued animals’ vet bills, and other items they need for their animals.
    • Puerto Morelos Cause 4 Paws with Chica Curtis has been looking for volunteers to walk dogs as well as financial support.
    • Project Harmony – rescues and rehabs dogs in Playa del Carmen and then has volunteer flight angels transport the dogs to Canada for adoption.

Pet Cremation

As much as we wish our pets could stay with us forever, every journey eventually comes to an end—and when that time comes, it deserves to be handled with care, dignity, and love.

Your trusted veterinarian can help guide you through the process and arrange cremation with their preferred provider, or you may choose to explore options in advance so you feel more prepared and supported when the moment arrives. There’s no right or wrong approach—only what feels best for you and your pet.

Here are two services in our area that can help:

• Cremación de mascotas Última Huella – Riviera Maya
• Angeles Peludos – Riviera Maya and CDMX – These are the folks my vet arranged to cremate my dog Ruby when she passed away in 2025 and they were wonderful. They returned her remains within a few days in a beautiful wooden box with her name on a plaque, a certificate, as well as special memorial keepsakes of her footprint in clay and a tuft of her fur.

Caring for Pets in Paradise

Puerto Morelos is more than a tropical paradise—it’s a community that truly loves animals. From quality veterinary care to passionate rescue volunteers, every effort counts toward creating a kinder, safer environment for our four-legged friends.

Looking for ways to help? Start by visiting a local rescue, scheduling a sterilization appointment, or spreading the word about pet services in Puerto Morelos. Together, we can make a big difference for the animals who make our town so special.