Just eight miles north of Puerto Peñasco (a.k.a. Rocky Point), Mexico, hundreds of stray dogs find safety and care at Barb's Dog Rescue. Founded in 2001 by Barbara Mumaugh, this no-kill shelter has grown into one of the region's most impactful rescue organizations. The Stray Dog Crisis in Mexico Mexico is home to an estimated 15-18 million stray dogs, many struggling to survive in harsh street conditions. In towns like Puerto Peñasco, it's common to see malnourished, injured dogs searching ...