A bit about us

Negril Pup Rescue is a 501c3 volunteer-run nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and finds homes for dogs in Negril, Jamaica.

Our Story

When Les and Dominique first visited Negril, Jamaica in 2012-2013, they fell in love with the island.

They decided they were going to live there as long as they could. Dominique used to rescue dogs in Canada so it was a natural thing to start helping dogs in Jamaica. They volunteered with the Negril Spay and Neuter Clinic and started fostering as well. It didn’t take long before they had five dogs and then they asked themselves if they couldn’t do more. Dominique and Les saw the need and wanted to help. So many dogs were injured with horrific wounds, dying, sick, skin and bones, hairless from mange, infested with fleas, ticks and screw worms, etc. Over the years, they have seen gunshot wounds, machete cuts, holes filled with maggots eating the dog alive, bones missing, burns, broken bones, poisonings, etc.

And so Negril Pup Rescue was born!

During Covid, it was such a difficult time for people here and animals because it is a tourist town and there were no tourists so people were hungry and could not feed their dogs. We took in a lot of puppies and neglected dogs and we went up to 90 dogs! Adoptions were not happening during Covid and the puppies grew up to be adult dogs which are more difficult to adopt here.

During the years, we have moved locations, always to a larger space to accommodate our many rescue dogs. We are now in the process of purchasing the land we are presently occupying which will be a permanent home for Negril Pup Rescue.

Over the years, we have been fortunate enough to be able to send some of our dogs to the USA and Canada to new homes. We try to find homes locally and until then, the pups are safe with us.

  • "Dominique and Les have completely dedicated their lives to rescuing and providing sanctuary to the dogs in their care. It’s not easy running a rescue in a 3rd world country but they persevere despite every challenge they face"

    Nicole McGregor

  • "Negril Pup Rescue has saved so many dogs and puppies from dire situations and have found loving homes for so many of them."

    Christine Swift

  • "Negril has a high amount of stray dogs, dogs that are mistreated, or that belong to poor people that can’t even feed themselves yet an animal. So I feel that what they are doing for these babies in Negril is absolutely amazing!!!"

    Venus

  • "As a long time visitor to Negril, seeing the difference Negril Pup Rescue has made in the community and for the pups is amazing❤️"

    Heidi Vanderlaan

  • "I support Negril Pup Rescue because of the great efforts of the rescue to help the animals of Jamaica have a voice."

    Nicole Chileen

  • "Without Negril Pup Rescue, the world would be less compassionate and caring. Negril is so lucky to have this rescue as a resource for helping animals in need."

    Anonymous

  • "The work Negril Pup Rescue does is inspirational to all of us around the world...and encourages me to get involved in my own community as well. ❤️🐾"

    Heidi Vanderlaan

  • "This is a wonderful international community, supporting a local community, supporting animals in need. It warms my heart. It gives me faith in human beings. It inspires me to be better. "

    Charlene Nero

Adopt a pup

We have dogs of all ages that are searching for their furever homes! By adopting with us, you’ll help us save more strays in Negril.