Huixquilucan receives ANAC 2026 award for animal protection

The government of Huixquilucan has been awarded the 2026 ANAC Prize, specifically the “Francisco Villarreal Torres” award, for its creation and operation of the Huixquican Animal Care and Protection Center. The recognition was presented during the 13th edition of the awards held in León, Guanajuato.

Since its launch in 2023, the Huixquican center has assisted more than 5,000 dogs previously living in situations of abandonment or violence. Additionally, more than 500 animals have been placed in new homes through adoption programs.

Mayor Romina Contreras Carrasco stated that the initiative aims to balance animal welfare with public health. The municipality manages these efforts through the General Directorate of Agricultural and Forestry Development, which conducts free sterilization programs and adoption drives to control animal overpopulation and promote responsible pet ownership.