Mexico City Metro promotes dog adoptions for center's 9th anniversary

The Mexico City Metro (STC) is celebrating the ninth anniversary of its Canine Transfer Center (CTC) by inviting the public to adopt rescued dogs. The center, located in Azcapotzalco, provides a safe haven for dogs found primarily on the Metro's electrified tracks, offering them veterinary care, food, vaccinations, sterilization, and socialization.

The CTC operates year-round, welcoming visitors from 10:00 to 17:00 hours for potential adoptions, donations, or volunteer opportunities. The center's efforts aim to improve the quality of life for these animals and facilitate their integration into new families.

From July 2025 to July 2026, the CTC successfully facilitated the adoption of 107 dogs, with another 12 reunited with their owners. The STC acknowledged the vital altruistic support from individuals and groups who donate food, medicine, and supplies, as well as students who volunteer their time to walk and interact with the dogs.

The Metro system highlighted the CTC as a unique facility worldwide, offering temporary shelter to dogs recovered within its stations and facilities. The initiative underscores the STC's commitment to animal welfare and community engagement.