local rescues

At Flora Farms, we strongly believe in supporting animal rescue efforts and being a vital part of our community's well-being.

While we're not a rescue organization and are not able to provide foster care for rescued animals, we've created a program to uplift and assist our dedicated staff members who work as independent animal rescuers. Together, we organize adoption events to allow potential adopters to meet these animals in person.
Beyond physical gatherings, our social media presence helps share these rescue stories with a wider audience.

Our goal is to unite these resilient animals with caring individuals who can provide them with the love and care they deserve.
Through teamwork and connection, we aim to create a network of hope and homes for every rescue, welcoming them into loving hearts and households.

ADOPTION EVENTS

Come meet some adoptable local animals that have been rescued from unfortunate circumstances and help us give them another chance in life!

Throughout the year, we will host several monthly adoption events for anyone interested in meeting some of our adorable rescues.

No reservation is required, only an open heart and a bit of time to get to know these lovable rescues.

Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Our gardens (behind the restaurant)

Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with all our adoption news! @florafarmsanimals

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

We are committed to finding them loving, forever homes.
We will regularly update this page as new animals arrive in need of a loving family and home.

CHICA

Female
6-7 years old
Size: large (25.5kg/55lbs)

Chica was rescued many years ago by a wonderful local man who loved her and her dog brother David to the moon and back. They spent their whole lives together as a happy family of 3. Sadly, their papa passed away unexpectedly about a month ago, leaving both doggies behind. Her dog brother, being much older than her, started getting sick after their owner's passing. A few weeks later, he followed his papa and crossed the rainbow bridge, leaving Chica an orphan. She is a very loving, obedient and well-behaved girly who gets along perfectly with other dogs and kids. She's extremely loyal to her humans and loves spending time together and cuddling by their side. Due to her unfortunate and heartbreaking situation, she's in desperate need to find a new home. We're hoping to help her find the right family who will love and cherish her as much as her first family did. She truly is the kind of dog that will love you forever if given the chance! If you'd like to know more about Chica please send an email to petcare@flora-farms.com

SWEETIE

Female
5 years old
Size: large (24kg/52lbs)

Sweetie and her young puppy were rescued at a gas station in the middle of nowhere, about 5 hours away from San Jose. A farm friend traveling along the Baja peninsula saw her desperately begging for food and he just couldn’t leave them behind. We were sad to discover that Sweetie had been fighting cancer while trying to tend to her 4 pups, which caused the majority of them to be relocated into people’s homes. Luckily, our team received them right on time to be able to start treating Sweetie’s cancer and fully restore her pup’s health. After a few days under our care, Sweetie let her loving and fun personality shine through. She’s a very happy and active dog who loves going on walks to new places and playing fetch. Despite her being friendly to people and other animals, we can tell she’s looking forward to building a strong bond with her special human who’ll be able to guide her and give her lots of cuddles. She would thrive in a loving home where she can have many outside adventures as well as lots of love and attention from her family!

DUCHESS

Female
5 years old
Size: Medium (18kg/40lbs)
Spayed, vaccinated and dewormed
Adoption via: Baja Safe

Duchess was abandoned at a construction site right after giving birth to a big litter of pups. Due to her poor health, she was unable to nurture them all and the majority passed away. Thankfully, our friends from Baja Safe got there on time to save the remaining pups and their resilient mamma. All puppies were adopted rather quickly, but sweet Duchess is still waiting for her forever home. She is a very loving and extremely loyal dog who always looks up to her leader for guidance and structure. She gets along perfectly with kids and loves going on daily walks with her family. Although cats are not quite her cup of tea, she enjoys living and playing with other doggies, no matter their age or size. Despite appearing a bit shy at first, she quickly becomes the kind of sweet and happy pup that’ll steal your heart away!

MALCOLM

Male
9 years old
Size: Large(35kg/77lbs)
Neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed
Adoption via: Baja Safe

Malcolm is a veteran stray dog, having lived at least 6 years alone in the streets before Baja Safe rescued him. After spending some time in foster care, he was adopted by a family who left him at a doggy daycare and never came back. Ever since, his rescuers have been working hard to find him a forever home where they will love him dearly. He's a sweet older pup who, despite having some hearing problems and scars from past lives, always has a positive attitude and a big smile on his face! He loves meeting new people and receiving lots of love and attention from everyone. He also gets along perfectly with other dogs and enjoys playing in the water and relaxing alongside his favorite person. Due to him being part Sharpei, he tends to have some skin rashes, but nothing that living in a place with milder weather won't fix! If you’re looking for a calm and happy dog with a heart of gold, Malcolm is definitely your guy!

CLEO

Female
1 year old
Size: Large(25kg/55lbs)
Spayed, vaccinated and dewormed
Adoption via: Adoptar esta chingón

Cleo was found emaciated at a local park, desperately looking for water and something to eat. She’s part of a local initiative created by a couple of rescuers who work very hard to help many dogs in need. They believe in healing through patience and kindness, which allows rescues to heal from past trauma not only physically, but also mentally. After a couple of months in foster care, her true self started peeking through until she finally became the happy and fun doggy she is today. She’s very social and loves hanging out with kids and playing with squeaky toys ! She’s also very polite with other dogs and behaves perfectly on leash. She enjoys going on evening walks at dog parks or at the beach, as well as hanging out with her special person and her other rescued siblings. If you’re looking for an active and fun dog who is always up for anything, please consider adding Cleo to your family.

KEN

Male
3 years
Size: large (22kg/50kbs)
Neutered, vaccinated & dewormed

Ken and his sweetheart Barbie were both rescued at an abandoned cement factory nearby after we got a few sightings of them coming into the Farm looking for food. Luckily, Barbie was adopted rather quickly, which left Ken stranded at his foster home. He’s a very outgoing, smart and active dog who gets along perfectly with other dogs, while also being gentle around kids. He loves going on walks, playing fetch and running/rolling on fresh grass. He's very loyal and extremely loving with his people, which makes him the perfect snuggle buddy! His foster can no longer have him due to unexpected circumstances so we're desperately looking for another foster or adopter for him asap. Ken would be a great addition for someone looking for a pet that will absolutely adore them and follow them on every adventure!

MINION

Male
1.5 years old
Size: small (4kg/8lbs)
Neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed

Minion was found around our Cottages after a concerned Cottage owner reached out about a cat who seemed to have been intoxicated. After further evaluation, we discovered Minion had contracted a severe viral infection which took him almost a month to fight off. Thankfully, he recovered nicely and even gained a few pounds while under our care. He is a very loving, calm, and gentle orange cat who gets along with cats, dogs, and people all the same. He loves playing with toys and being brushed with a very special tool: a miniature broom! He would make a great addition to anyone looking for a friendly and cuddly partner who’ll love them unconditionally.

FRIJOLITO

Male
1.8 years old
Size: small (5kg/11lbs)
Neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed

Frijolito is part of our legume-inspired cat litter originally located at the Farm Spa. We believe they probably came from the neighboring hills, looking for some food and a warm place to sleep. At only 2.5 months of age, they had already enticed many of our owners and staff, convincing them to bring them yummy treats. Out of the 3 spa cats, Frijolito quickly became the most popular thanks to his extra charming and lovable demeanor. Even though he enjoys the outdoors, he dreams of becoming someone’s home cat where he’ll get lots of hugs from his favorite people, as well as fun moments with new cat siblings. His sweet and submissive behavior tends to play against him at the Farm as there are too many cats roaming, some of them being real bullies. We believe he would thrive in a loving home where he could have a safer space to be as peaceful and goofy as he wants, while also spending some fun and happy moments with his new family.

OLLIE

Female
4 months old
Size: small (1.5kg/3.3lbs)
Neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed

Ollie appeared one Sunday morning at the Farm, covered in fleas, spiderwebs and dirt all over her tiny body. At only 2 months-old, she had already learned how to survive on her own. We believe she probably lost her mom and then followed some of our adventurous farm cats from the hills nearby to one of our feeding stations. Famished and exhausted, she ate as much as she possibly could and fell asleep next to the bowl, which made it extra easy to pick her up and bring her into safety. Even though she had probably never encountered a human, she immediately trusted our vet team and showed how grateful and loving stray animals can be when given a chance. Today, she’s a very fun, cuddly and playful kitty who enjoys playing with toys and napping with our older farm cats or on our vet team’s laps. She’s in desperate need to find a loving home as she’s currently staying at our vet clinic which is no true home for such a sweet and loving kitty. If you’re interested in Ollie or know of anyone who would be, please send us an email to petcare@flora-farms.com !

Partnering with Aero: Flights for Furry Friends

Aero, a semi-private jet service, is now supporting our local rescue program by providing safe and smooth escorted travel from Los Cabos to Los Angeles for rescued cats and dogs that have found their forever-loving homes in Southern California.

Traveling with your adopted dog or cat on Aero

Aero is a semi-private jet service that removes all the common hassles of traveling with a pet. On Aero you fly exclusively between private terminals with no lines or crowds, check in just 20 minutes before your flight, have access to a private customs agent for passport control and checking documents, plus a great flight experience - large oversized seats, open bar and even meals on the flight from Flora Farms! To explore flights, visit www.aero.com/flights.

Flora Farms has partnered with Aero to provide complimentary transportation of an adopted pet from Flora Farms at no cost to the adopter. In addition, all interested and previous Flora Farm adopters have access to an exclusive $400 off perk on their next Aero flight.

To learn more, contact our Animal Welfare team at petcare@flora-farms.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do you do animal rescue at Flora Farms? No, we don’t since we’re not a rescue organization. We have an in-house vet who provides all medical help required by each rescue and we use our grounds and our digital media as adoption platforms to put a spotlight on local animals (rescued and fostered by our staff members) to help them find their forever homes more quickly.
Do rescue animals stay at Flora Farms? No, they don’t since we don’t have a space in our grounds neither to contain them nor to tend to all their needs. All of our animals available for adoption are fostered by our wonderful staff and local volunteers.
What is the situation with the farm dogs? Farm dogs were animals that were rescued by Flora Farms’ owners more than 10 years ago when they still lived on the grounds. Sadly, they have all since passed but we've continued with our rescuing efforts through the program we’ve created to help our staff members.
What is the adoption process? Firstly, future adopters must fill out our adoption form so we get to know them a bit more and see if the pet they’re interested in is in fact a good match to their family and lifestyle.Secondly, we review their application and contact them via email or phone to discuss further details and/or questions.Thirdly, if the application is approved by our team we move on to planning the animal’s trip (or local drop-off) to reach its new family.Lastly, we prepare all documentation required, as well as all items needed for the travel.
Where can I find the adoption form? You can find our adoption form in English via this link: https://forms.gle/sCqp2XQn8fpror8J7
What can I do to prepare myself and my home for a new pet? A new environment can be challenging for a rescue animal so firstly we recommend being very patient with them and giving them some space to explore and settle at home. Secondly, we recommend getting a bed and a few toys or treats for them to make the experience more pleasant. Lastly, if you have other pets at home, we recommend introducing them slowly so as to avoid any overwhelming encounters and negative interactions.
What is the health status of the rescue animals? If the rescues are adults then they will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated (rabies and DHPP), and dewormed before being given up for adoption. The status of young rescues will depend on their specific situation.
How are rescues cared for before adoption? They are fostered by some of our trusted staff members and our animal welfare team takes care of taking them to the vet’s office for checks up and basic health care.
Can I bring my current pets to the adoption event to meet a potential new pet? Ideally, we prefer to set up a “meet and greet” where the adopters' pets can meet the rescue so we can evaluate how they get along and if they’ll be a good match to live together. We prefer when guests do not bring their pets to adoption events so as to give the rescues available the spotlight and to avoid any possible negative interactions linked to a bigger crowd of dogs hanging out in a busy and small area.
What is the adoption fee? Our adoption fees for dogs (350 USD) and for cats (300 USD) cover all of the medical and basic care our staff has put into each rescue. These fees include tests for contagious/mortal diseases, 2 rounds of internal deworming, spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccine, DHPP vaccine (dogs), FBRCP vaccine (cats), Microchipping, food and accessories required (beds, collars, toys, etc). These fees also help us keep this rescue program running and help more animals in need.
What are the expenses associated with international adoptions? If the rescue animal needs to be flown to the US or Canada, then the future adopter must cover all of its travel expenses. Some of the common travel expenses are:
Pet flight ticket (120 to 180 USD for pets in cabin, prices vary for pets in cargo)
Kennel or carrier for the trip (prices vary depending on the animal’s size). For reference, a carrier for a 17lbs rescue traveling in a cabin is usually around 60 USD. A carrier for a 45-lb rescue traveling in cargo is around 250 USD.
Other fees linked directly to each airline or the animal’s specific characteristics may arise.
How do I take a rescue animal back home? Rescue animals that respect the guidelines for traveling can be flown to the US or Canada via several commercial airlines that provide the service, as well as semi-private or private planes. Some of the best commercial airlines to travel with pets in-cabin are American, United, and Alaska Airlines. Some of the best airlines to travel with a pet in-cargo are Alaska and American Airlines.

The best semi-private airline for traveling with a pet (under or over 20lbs) is Aero (currently only flying to Los Angeles, CA - Van Nuys Airport). For more information on said guidelines please check the specific website for your airline.
What are the rules for flying commercially with pets to the US and Canada? The most common things almost all airlines ask for are:
- Pets must be over 8 weeks old to fly (some airlines request them to be older)
- Pets must have had their rabies vaccines at least 1 month before traveling
  It’s highly recommended to deworm the pet at least 1 month before traveling
We urge you to please check the specific website of your airline to learn more about their specific rules and guidelines for traveling with pets from Mexico.
* Semi-private or private airlines may be more flexible with these guidelines and would probably make it easier to travel with newly adopted rescues than commercial airlines.
What if the adoption doesn't work out? If the rescue doesn't get along with other pets or family members in the household or if there are unexpected circumstances we urge the adopters to contact us first and, if possible, find a way to return the rescue to us so we can keep it safe while we work on finding them a more suitable home.
What kind of support is offered after adoption? Our team always provides assistance during the adoption process, as well as training advice and basic assistance for newly adopted pets and their families.
Here are some ideas on how to help these lovable rescues in case you can’t adopt:
Foster: If you live in Los Cabos full-time or partially you can volunteer to foster a dog or cat for whatever amount of time you are available. We do ask our fosters to commit to at least 2 weeks of fostering (if possible) to give these rescues a little stability in their lives.
Flight escort: Many of our rescues need to reach their forever homes in Canada or the US. If you’re traveling abroad and would like to help them during their journey, you can propose yourself as a flight escort to help us transport these rescues to their final destinations. All expenses linked to the rescue’s travel would be paid for by the adopters of course. Flight escorts would only help as a vessel to take the rescue to its future home. We will also offer a small gesture from the Farm to all those wanting to lend these rescues a hand.
Donations: We will be receiving cash donations during our adoption events for anyone who’d like to help the cause. We will use these donations to pay for the rescues’ medical expenses and/or other products linked to the rescue’s basic care (food, beds, toys, kennels, etc).

If you have any questions, please email us at petcare@flora-farms.com or reach us via our social media: IG @florafarmanimals| FB: Flora Farm Rescues

Thank you for helping us find our furry friends a forever-loving home!