For Welsh football star Aaron Ramsey, life in Mexico was supposed to be a new adventure—fresh challenges on the pitch with Pumas UNAM and the promise of family experiences in a vibrant culture. But as the autumn of 2025 unfolds, Ramsey finds himself in the midst of a personal storm, grappling with heartbreak both at home and at work. The disappearance of his family’s beloved dog, Halo, in San Miguel de Allende has left the Ramsey family devastated, while a nagging muscle injury threatens to sideline the midfielder for the rest of the Apertura 2025 season.
The saga began nearly a week ago when Halo, a 10-year-old family pet, vanished without a trace in the picturesque region of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. According to el-Balad, Colleen Ramsey, Aaron’s wife, took to social media to share her anguish and mobilize the local community. In a post that resonated with pet lovers everywhere, she wrote, “I refuse to believe Halo has simply disappeared. She’s likely been taken. I urge local residents to share her photo. We’re looking for her, dead or alive.” The Ramseys, desperate for any lead, offered a $10,000 (£7,500) reward for information leading to Halo’s return, a figure that has since reportedly climbed to over $16,000 as the days pass without news.
Colleen’s plea has struck a chord, prompting an outpouring of sympathy and support from both locals and the global football community. The family’s belief that Halo was stolen rather than lost has added urgency to their search. Aaron Ramsey himself has been equally vocal, sharing the precise Google Maps location where Halo was last seen and imploring anyone with information to come forward. “It’s been almost a week with no answers or sign of her. We are still praying for a miracle,” Ramsey wrote in a heartfelt message, as reported by el-Balad.
But the Ramseys’ ordeal doesn’t end with the search for Halo. As the family scours the neighborhoods of San Miguel de Allende and Dolores Hidalgo, Aaron faces a mounting crisis on the football field. After joining Pumas UNAM from Cardiff City—where he had briefly served as interim manager at the end of the 2024/25 season—Ramsey was eager to make his mark in Liga MX. He managed six appearances and even found the net once, but his campaign has been derailed by a muscle injury sustained before the last FIFA break.
According to Diario Récord and SoyFutbol, this injury has not only ruled Ramsey out of Pumas’ upcoming clash against Monterrey on October 18, but it could potentially keep him sidelined for the remainder of the Apertura 2025 tournament. The medical and technical staff at Pumas have decided not to risk aggravating the injury, especially since two weeks of recovery have not yielded the hoped-for improvement. The prospect of missing further fixtures against Atlético de San Luis, León, Tijuana, and Cruz Azul looms large.
Importantly, the club and Ramsey have been clear that his absence from the squad is entirely due to his physical condition, not the emotional toll of Halo’s disappearance. “The reason for his absence has nothing to do with his pet’s situation; instead, the former Arsenal player has been dealing with an injury since before the last FIFA break,” SoyFutbol reports. This same injury prevented him from joining the Wales national team for recent World Cup qualifiers, matches that ended in heavy defeats against England and Belgium.
Still, the emotional weight of the past week has been hard to ignore. For Ramsey, Halo is more than just a pet—she’s family. The midfielder’s social media posts make that clear, and the scale of the search effort reflects just how much Halo means to the Ramseys. “Halo is a member of our family,” Ramsey emphasized, echoing a sentiment that resonates with pet owners everywhere.
The Ramseys’ campaign to find Halo has been relentless. Flyers bearing Halo’s photo have appeared across Guanajuato, and Colleen’s Instagram stories are filled with updates, appeals, and expressions of gratitude for the community’s support. The family has also increased the reward, now reportedly offering more than $16,000 to anyone who can help bring Halo home. This, they hope, will encourage people to come forward with any information, no matter how small.
The situation has also cast a spotlight on the broader issue of pet theft in Mexico, a problem that, while not unique to the country, has left many expatriate and local families alike on edge. The Ramseys’ high-profile search has brought greater attention to the challenges faced by those who lose pets in unfamiliar places, and it’s prompted conversations about community vigilance and the responsibilities of pet ownership abroad.
Meanwhile, Ramsey’s professional woes continue to mount. His move to Pumas was supposed to be a fresh start, a chance to test himself in a new league and help the club chase silverware. But injuries have dogged him since his arrival, and now, with his participation in the remainder of the Apertura in doubt, questions are swirling about his future in Mexico. For Pumas, the absence of a player of Ramsey’s caliber is a significant blow, especially as the team navigates the crucial final stretch of the season.
Despite these setbacks, the Ramseys remain hopeful. Their appeals for help have not gone unanswered, and the community response has been heartening. Local residents have joined the search, and social media has become a lifeline, connecting the family with people who might have seen or heard something. The Ramseys continue to update their followers, urging anyone with information about Halo’s whereabouts to come forward.
As the days tick by, the uncertainty weighs heavily on the family. But if there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that Aaron and Colleen Ramsey are not giving up. Whether on the football field or in the neighborhoods of Guanajuato, their determination to overcome adversity is plain to see. For now, all they can do is wait—and hope that, against the odds, Halo will find her way home and Aaron will soon return to the pitch where he belongs.
