Gold Speckled

Julie Juselle Jansen, a part-time resident of San Felipe, Mexico, had an idea that if she could come up with a special name for the street dogs of San Felipe, it would help them find forever homes.

 One day, as she was driving by a Gold Mine, just north of San Felipe, she came up with the name Gold Speckled Dogs which led her to write the children’s book, “The Legend of the Gold Speckled Dogs.” This book explains why she believes if street dogs and those in shelters are called “Gold Speckled Dogs” they will have a better chance of being adopted and avoid the possibility of being euthanized.

While gold has been found in many parts of Mexico it has also been found in almost every state in the United States.  Legends have said that when the sun shines just right, people have reported seeing a hint of gold shimmering on the backs of street dogs. Many believe these dogs just might be descendants of the original

Gold Speckled Dogs.

Julie wants to help these special animals find their forever homes. She has started a campaign to change the name of street and shelter dogs to Gold Speckled Dogs.

Julie and her team work with rescue organizations and shelters to organize Gold Speckled Dog adoption events.  They also sell the book “The Legend of the Gold Speckled Dogs,” as well as branded items. Now dog lovers everywhere can show they have adopted or are a supporter of Gold Speckled Dogs.  For every purchase made on this website or at Gold Speckled Dog adoption events, we make a donation to a dog rescue or adoption organization.

Join us in our quest to rename these dogs Gold Speckled Dogs and help them find their forever homes.