It All Started with an Abandoned Street Puppy
Meet the OG Angel Dog: Osito
Angelitos Sanctuario started when a renowned humanitarian (Amy Gigi Alexander) found herself stranded in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and met an abandoned street puppy (Ositio).
She went on to save more than 700 dogs out of her 2-bedroom apartment during COVID and hundreds more since then.
Angelitos Sanctuario moved to the countryside in 2022 when it became a (501)(c)(3) nonprofit, public charity. We are now in the process of building the Mexico's biggest little sanctuary provide a permanent home for abused and neglected animals.
Sadly,in Mexico, puppies like Osito are everywhere. Six out of every 10 dogs lives—and dies—in the streets. Dog torture is commonplace, and sterilization is unpopular, forcing endless breeding.
We are working to change that and create a culture of humane animal welfare.
Our mission is to offer sanctuary to donkeys, 'farm animals,' dogs and cats. We currently focus on disabled dogs and injured donkeys. Our long-term plans include being the largest donkey sanctuary in the state and creating free educational materials about animal care.
Our impact has been primarily in setting a positive, committed example of animal stewardship, especially for the most unwanted.
Meet Gigi
Amy Gigi Alexander is an award-winning published travel journalist who is passionate about making the world better. She has spent her adult life doing just that.
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She has volunteered at orphanages in a dozen countries and lived with Mother Theresa’s Missionaries of Charity sisters, helping 100’s of disabled children.
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Undeterred by difficulty, she has walked the Camino de Santiago 20 times and crossed 8 countries on foot and alone.
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She has lived with indigenous groups and in civil war zones to help the poorest of the poor.
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Now she has given up her adventurous life to dedicate her life to Angelitos Sanctuario.