About us
We don’t just rescue stray dogs and cats from the streets of Puebla. We give them a second chance at life. From the moment we find them struggling and invisible, to the day they find their forever home, our mission is simple: transform fear into trust, abandonment into belonging, and invisibility into hope.
The story behind the purpose:
My name is Liz. I grew up watching stray dogs and cats be part of everyday life. You see it so often you convince yourself it doesn’t affect you.
But it does. It stays with you.
I’ve always been an animal lover. Always wanting to help, always heartbroken knowing I couldn’t do enough. I watched rescuers online doing the work and kept asking myself the same question: what if that were me?
And at some point I had to ask myself: when was I going to be part of the solution?
In 2025 I stopped asking and started building. I repurposed an old abandoned farm into a sanctuary. In just two months the space was rehabilitated and 35 dogs were rescued.
Today Santuario Domínguez runs with a small, deeply committed team. Dogs are being fed, loved, vetted and rehomed every day.
The problem is enormous. Our capacity is limited. But every dog we pull off the street is one less living in fear.
This is our work. And we’re not stopping.
These rescue angels have found their forever homes!
The sanctuary is sustained through personal support and donations, which allow us to provide food, medical care, and safe conditions for the dogs. This work is built on responsibility, care, and the belief that small teams can create meaningful change.
Mission
Our mission is to create a sanctuary for stray dogs and cats where they can finally enjoy life. A life without fear, without hunger, and without needing to survive on the streets.
Vision
Our vision is to change the way the world thinks about stray animals. Not as a distant issue, but as a real and urgent one that affects communities, ecosystems, and lives.
Non-Profit Philosophy
At Santuario Domínguez, we are committed to transforming the lives of dogs and cats who have lived on the streets of Mexico by giving them safety, love, and the chance to become the best versions of themselves.