Hoping for Homes

Hoping for Homes - Dogs currently available for adoption.
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Freud: in a Vancouver foster & looking for a loving home

Local artist and businesswoman, Pat Gawle, referred a dog to MexPup. A fellow artist of Pat’s from El Tuito rescued a badly injured dog in early January. Froylan is a Mexican potter who lives and works in El Tuito. He came across the young male dog on the street badly injured from what was evidently a stoning or beating. Froylan said he has seen many injured dogs in his life, but none like this. He could not leave the pup on the street. Froylan brought the dog back to his live-in studio and took care of him, but he needed help with food and supply expenses and he certainly could not afford veterinary care. Through Pat, MexPup became involved and in mid-January Brian and Mona drove out on a rescue mission to El Tuito. When they first saw the dog, which they have named Freud, most of the wounds had healed but left numerous scars all over the dog’s body. Freud also had a severely injured back leg that he dragged along when he walked. On initial assessment by the vets in PV, it was determined that Freud has a severely dislocated back right hip. The injury appears to have happened some time ago as his leg has stiffened from misuse making it difficult for him to lay down and get up. To complicate matters, Freud’s bloodwork indicated that he had Anaplasma, a tick borne-disease that left him anemic and with a low platelet count. He would not be a candidate for surgery until his bloodwork improved. Freud is currently being fostered in PV at Brian and Mona’s and he is doing excellent. He is on antibiotics for the Anaplasma, his wounds have healed, and the scarring will not be as bad as initially thought. Moreover, we are optimistic about his leg and he is now booked for surgery on February 11. Pat and another artist, Kathryn (ColorPod), paid for all of Freud’s initial vet visits and we thank them for that, but Freud’s surgery will cost $4,000 pesos (about $330 CAN). Please make a donation for Freud’s care so we can ensure that this wonderful dog has a healthy and happy future.

Phoenix: in a Victoria foster & looking for a loving home

Imagine one day the only home you know is set on fire. What would you do? Where would you go? When Michelle and Andres heard a terrible screaming noise in the middle of the night, they rushed outside to investigate. A controlled burn had been done to the vegitation along the canal in front of their home. The screaming was coming from the now burned out area that continued to smolder……. they found a little pup that was about 6 weeks old. Phoenix was very frightened and did not trust humans. It wasn’t the calmest or the easiest of rescues, but Michelle & Andres are pros and got the little one into a leash before she could escape. Phoenix, a mixed breed dog, is now 5 months old and weighs 8kg. This tall, slender beauty has gained a lot of confidence during her time in foster care. She was fostered with many other dogs and loves to play with them. Phoenix still finds transitions and new experiences a challenge, but she is gaining confidence with each passing week and each new positive situation gives her reason to trust. Once she adapts to the situation she enjoys walking, playing and meeting new people. Phoenix needs a family that be patient with her nervousness and give her the appropriate time to adjust to new situations. She is a very loving dog who will continue to thrive with a nurturing home. Please help us to find this sweet girl the forever family she deserves.

Rudy: in a Victoria foster & looking for a loving home

Vicki’s neighbors had a dog that was allowed in the house, but they also had one small dog that wasn’t. The little guy was left on the street to fend for himself, to find shelter in the rain and stay safe among the dangers that exist for any street dog. It is no life for a dog. Vicki wanted to help, but her home was already full. As he started to look skinnier & weaker, she knew there wasn’t time to wait. Thankfully, Dalton was available to foster a little pup, so Rudy’s rescue began with a trip to the vets. He got a much needed bath to get rid of the fleas & ticks and the tests showed that although he needed treatment for some issues, he was ready for a foster home. Rudy is about 1 year old and weighs about 4.5 kilos. When he first arrived into care, he was afraid of the outside and wouldn’t walk or move or blink. He would just stand completely frozen until picked up and returned inside his foster home. With time and patience, he learned to trust and discovered that walking with his foster dad and fur foster sibling Kelly was lots of fun. Rudy is crate trained and often chooses to rest in his kennel with the door open. He loves meeting people, loves to sit in your lap, loves a good car ride and once he feels safe in a new area, loves to go for walks. He does well with most other dogs, although he is cautious with larger dogs & will give a corrective growl to those who approach him too quickly or with too much energy. Rudy had a rough start but thanks to some patience on the part of his foster home and lots of love and care, Rudy is turning out to be a great dog. He would love a family to call his own and a comfy home to spend his days.

Erwin: in a Victoria foster & looking for a loving home

Andy was on his way to the gym and while walking on the beach, Playa los Muertos, he ran into a dog that needed help. The pup had a very bad case of mange on his face and was in a pretty bad shape: skinny, covered in fleas and ticks, but also very happy. He guessed that he had been dumped on the beach as he seemed very lost, was wandering around and looked as if he had no idea where he was. Andy called Brischa and off she went with a big supply of hot dogs, various slip collars and the rest of the rescue equipment needed in a situation like this. Luckily (or more likely based on experience & desire), they were able to capture him. They noticed that he had a hard time eating, but were focused on the rescue and not that issue. Once they had him, the first stop was with Dr. Peña to take all tests and that is when they found out that his whole mouth was full of the papillomas – poor guy! The great news is that with time & treatment, the issue resolved and Erwin is doing great! This approximately 1 year old pup weighs about 23 kilos. Erwin is a friendly guy that makes fast friends with humans and animals alike. He spent part of his PV foster time at Ted & Brischa’s home and part of it at their ranch where he was around a variety of animals small and large (from chickens to Donkeys). Erwin is a curious pup and was definitely interested in checking them out, but he never got into any trouble. He is still a puppy so will needs guidance & training in his home, but he is well on his way to being a great dog. Erwin would love to join a family that will take him on lots of adventures. He has lots of energy, so an active family would be a great match for him. Please share his story and help us to find his forever family.

Rufus: in a PV foster & looking for a loving home close by (warm climate)

Ruth was in Bucerias, driving home from work when she saw a dog in the middle of the street. Cars were simply driving around him. She couldn’t leave him there, so she picked him up and the rescue began. He had mange, a nasty case of lice and his back left leg was just hanging. There was no muscle left in the leg at all as it was an old injury (dislocated hip). He had likely been run over or fallen from a roof, and his muscles had wasted away through lack of use. He was emaciated and his first few days all he could manage was sleeping and eating. After his first vet checkup, he was started on medication for ehrlichia. With time and care, he started to gain some weight and he soon brightened up. Ruth continues to foster him and he does great putting up with the furry youngsters Tamsin and Dexter! Rufus is approximately 12 years old and now weighs a healthy 24 kilos. He is very friendly with people and other dogs, but will defend himself if pushed (although he has no front teeth so is of little harm to any dog that provokes him). He spends most of the day sleeping, but does enjoy his early morning and evening walks. He has a dislocated hip and although he didn't put any weight on the leg when he was rescued, he now uses it and even runs on their morning outings; the vet said to allow him to do as much as he wants to. He eats well and then sleeps all day, only getting up to meet and greet his foster mom when she arrives home from work. Rufus is very obedient and he always comes when called. He loves to walk close behind and will nudge your hand with his nose for some affection. Due to his age and his physical challenges (primarily arthritis), we believe he will do best living in Mexico where the climate won’t provide additional challenges to his joints. He met Ruth just when he needed to and now it’s time for Rufus to find his forever home here in Banderas Bay, let’s help him find his way there.

Nicholas: in a PV foster, has special needs & hoping for a home

On Christmas day Laura and Licerine were visiting the cemetery in San Juan. They noticed a dog wondering between the graves searching for food. He was in such a bad condition, extremely skinny and physically emotionally exhausted. They attempted to approach him but he got scared and ran away. When they left the cemetery, he was there outside and again they tried to approach him. They showed him we were with other dogs and he did not need to be afraid. He decided to trust them and they were able to put a leash around him. He did not want to walk as he had no energy so he let them carry him the 15 minute walk home. He curled up in a little ball in Licerine's arms and started to relax. He was rescued just in time, another day or so and this would have been a different story. We were thinking of what to call him and it seemed appropriate to call him Nicholas as it was Christmas day. Nicholas is a very sweet boy. This approximately 2 year old pup weighed 10 kilos when rescued. He is nervous but slowly starting to trust. He has obviously lived in a house before as he asks to go outside to the toilet and walks well on the leash. In the morning he likes to stretch his long legs and makes these very cute noises. He is going to be a very handsome boy when he is healthy and will be a very loyal and loving pet.

Mora: in a Ladysmith foster & looking for a forever family

Michelle was walking famous Mexpup Bella one morning when she heard a terrible sound. When she looked up she saw a blond ball of fur rolling across the road. It turns out that ball of fur was a labrador that had just been hit by a car. The dog came running right to Michelle with pleads of help in her eyes. What could Michelle do? She looked at Bella, Bella smiled, and Michelle knew that she had to help. The labrador, now named Mora, followed Michelle and Bella to their house, hobbling all the way with an injured leg and a bleeding mouth. She got some food, fresh water and as it was Sunday, the vet came over to check her over (wonderful vets making house calls!). Luckily there were only scrapes and bruises from the car but a bigger challenge was obvious...Mora was a mom. She clearly had babies somewhere, so the next part of the rescue was to find them. Using rescue techniques seen used by another rescue group called Hope for Paws, Michelle and Andres put the sound of a crying puppy on their phone and returned to the general area where Mora was found. Sure enough, when the sound was played Mora pulled them right to her 4 babies ("the berries"). Everyone was rescued and Mora continued to be an excellent mom. Now, her last litter ever is grown up and Mora is ready to find a forever family of her own. She is 26kg, and is an older girl...around 7 years old, but she still has a lot of play left in her. Mora is a perfect balance of wanting to play or go for a walk, and being very relaxed and calm when at home. She does great with other dogs and with everyone she meets. Mora is grateful, loving, and simply lovely. She will be an amazing member of a family, and will never forget how lucky she is to have gotten her and her babies off the street. If you are looking for a dog that will bring you everlasting loyalty, love, and companionship then Mora is the dog for you.

Mattie: in a Vancouver foster & looking for a loving home

Sometimes they're just sitting there waiting for you to show up. Yesterday Todd suggested to Patty that they drive to the mechanics in the morning with the dogs, drop off the car and walk home. Life it seems is never that simple. Mattie was across the street from the mechanic's shop digging through the trash pile on the corner. Strange to see a dog that has been partially groomed. The part that hadn't been, well it had clearly months and she was a mess. What we can't figure out is why does someone do half a job and leave the animal in pain (there is no question that the matted hair pulls on the skin and causes great discomfort and injury). Mattie wasn't hard to catch as she can't walk very well (due to the matting) and she seemed happy to be in someone's arms. The car wasn't left at the mechanics as they needed to get her to a vet asap......one walking dogs, one running to the vets, it wasn't the plan for the day but that isn't unusual. Mattie is about 4-5 years old and weighs 5.6 kilos. Her front teeth are worn down but her back teeth are in decent shape. She tested negative for the really scary illnesses and will stay at the vets until cleared to go to a foster home. We are always in the need of foster homes whether for Mattie or other dogs. Please let us know if you can help (these foster homes are need in Puerto Vallarta, but we are always looking for new fosters in BC also).Update: Mattie has done wonderfully in care and is ready for a family of her very own. We have discovered that this little one has a bit of an eye issue. She currently can see shapes, but not fine details. She gets around well and has no problem with stairs or much of anything at this point. We do know that it is a degenerative condition, so she will eventually lose her vision. We all have challenges that come with aging....the difference for Mattie is we know what her's will be and can be ready for the day that it comes. Until then, this little girl just wants to be a regular pup and have a great life.

Chocolata: in a PV foster & hoping for a family of her own

Chocolate was a street dog that befriended some security guys in a Vallarta neighborhood. They had been feeding her, giving her water, and she had started to follow them during security rounds. On September 1st, she was hit by a car. This poor girl sustained injuries to both her back legs (fracture of one femoral head and in both paws). The security guys didn’t have the ability to provide care for Chocolata, but wanted the best for her. Monica lives in the neighborhood, found out what happened, and started to look for help. The group “Friends of Puerto Vallarta Animals” that works with the PV acopio (which is now a no-kill facility because of the work that they do – YEA!!!) agreed to help. They started to raise money and supported Monica in fostering her. At the same time, a number of other critical animals came into the acopio and they also ran into some operational challenges. They were in a tough spot and needed all the help they could find. MexPup heard about the challenges they were facing and decided we (the MexPup community) could help. By taking on the most expensive pup they had in care, it would allow all the money being donated to go towards the other 70+ animals they had in care and the operational challenges they had (loss of the government provided cleaning person). That is how Chocolata became a MexPup. This lovely pup is approximately 1 year old. She is a very friendly girl that does well with other dogs (there are 3 foster puppies in her foster home). We have been given a good prognosis for her recovery by the orthopedic vet and so are very hopeful for her future. The reality is that we need your help. Her surgery & recovery will be costly, but we believe that Chocolata deserves a second chance for a wonderful life with a loving family and a home. Please consider making a donation to MexPup to help us cover all the cost for Chocolata’s care. We need your help to continue to make a difference for those that need our help.

Osito Polar: in a Victoria foster & looking for a loving family

There is a wonderful organization called PEACE Animals that runs the free spay & neuter clinics throughout Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding communities. During one clinic a couple arrived asking to euthanize one pup. The paws of this puppy were deformed and the owners had come to the decision that he should be put down. The staff at the clinic didn’t want to comply with the request and asked the owners if they would surrender the dog. The couple agreed and so began the process of helping Osito Polar. Angeles returned to the clinic to pick up another rescue dog that had been neutered that day when she was asked if she could help. She agreed to foster the dog and MexPup took on the responsibility for the medical care and finding this special needs pup a good home. Osito was only 2.5 kilos when he was rescued (late March 2013). He got his name from his unique paws and the way he walked (sort of like a polar bear on ice). He was very weak, very anemic and suffering from ehrlichia. His physical deformities indicated that he might have additional challenges causing his recovery to take longer than what we normally experience. The good news is that with time and care he did begin to heal and became a happy, playful, devilish puppy who didn't realize that he ran or walked different than any other. We are still not certain what medical challenges he could face in the future but that doesn't diminish our commitment to him. Osito was fostered with Canito (now Bello) and they were simply a pair of playful pups who loved exploring, playing and doing was puppies do best…..looking adorable. Now that Canito has found his new home, we very much want Osito to get the same opportunity. He is approximately 7-8 months old and weighs about 10 kilos. This sweet boy has been in a foster home with dogs and cats. He loves to play with dogs and gets along well with all of them, but he can pester the cats. Osito needs a home with lots of love and attention as we expect that his deformed paws might indicate other challenges in his future. He is still a puppy and needs help with training (bored puppies can tend to chew and this guy is no exception), but we know that with a solid home he will become a great family member. We are so thankful that the PEACE Animals vet saved him. Now we need a family that will continue to provide for this lovable, sweet boy.
UPDATE - Oso has been seen by a vet in Canada and we have confirmation that he has club foot. He is mobile and happy and the vet is confident that he can have a great quality of life.

Fonzie: application received, please check back

One afternoon, there was a knock at the door and Mona answered it to a young, well-dressed Mexican man who had a little black and white dog with him. He said that he and his wife (who was waiting in the car) had seen this little dog in the neighborhood for some time and that it didn’t seem to belong to anyone. He said that they were unable to keep the dog due to apartment rules, and knew that Brian and Mona were part of a rescue organization. The couple asked if Brian and Mona could take the pup and they would return to make a donation for his care (sadly, they did not return). Fonzie was taken to the vet and found to be in generally good health. His estimated age at rescue was just under a year and he weighed 7.3 kg. Fonzie’s only issue was a bad case of fleas and ticks that were treated with a bath and medication. His bloodwork indicated that he also had Erlichia which was no surprise given the tick infestation. He was put on a month of antibiotics and placed in foster care with Brian and Mona’s neighbors: John and Lupita. Fonzie has done wonderfully in foster care. He is growing and now weighs about 8 kgs, so will remain a small dog. He has a foster sibling named Skippy in his foster home who has helped Fonzie learn his house manners including doing his business only on walks outside. Fonzie sleeps in his kennel every night and wakes up every morning in a happy, playful mood. He loves to play by himself and his foster parents enjoy watching him throw his toy in the air and catching it. Fonzie is a very beautiful little guy and has a wonderful patient personality for a young dog. He hasn’t had a lot of experience with cats so would need some time to adjust and learn appropriate behavior if there is a cat in the home. At any rate, due to his age and desire to please, we are confident that Fonzie will adjust to any home and family. Could it be yours?

Finn: application received, please check back

Angeles knows most of her neighbors. One day she saw a man named Peanut, the local neighborhood drunk, walking around with a small pup about 4-5 weeks old. The pup was very skinny with a large belly (parasite belly) and was covered in ticks. Angeles asked him about the pup and Peanut explained that the dog was his. He was going to care for it and then breed it. She told him she thought he would have a hard time doing what he wanted as the puppy would need lots of care and he replied that he would take great care of him. She explained there would be costs associated with taking him to the vet and went on to tell him that she was part of a group of volunteers that helped street dogs by getting them healthy and finding them great homes. She continued to educate him about dogs and eventually, he admitted that he didn’t really have a home, nor money to pay for food, and he agreed that she should take the pup. The next stop for Finn was the vets and boy did he need it. This sweet guy got a bath (no more ticks or fleas), got tested for the scary illnesses (no moquillo or parvo – yea!), and had blood work done (positive for ehrlichia and very anemic). He went home with Angeles to a life where food, shelter, care and love would always be available. Finn is now 15 months old and weighing 53 pounds and is ready to find his forever family. He is a loving, active and playful pup. This guy has energy to burn and would do great with an active family (left to his own devices/boredom, chewing is a favorite pastime). Finn is learning leash skills nicely, and is house trained. He was fostered with dogs (he loves to play with them) and cats (he likes to chase them as he wants to play….they aren’t so interested in playing with him). We know that Finn will be a great addition to one fun, active, loving family…will it be yours?

Lalo: application received, please check back

An open box on the side of the road, someone looks in and sees the sadness…a momma dog and her 5 puppies. The momma is small and looks like a Shih Tzu/terrier mix and the 5 puppies…..well, they are newly born, very small and defenseless. How does it happen? How is the decision made to throw away your dog and the puppies she has just had? The good part of the story is that a kind person found them and through various connections they found their way to Andree’s home. Andree and her husband have been rescuing, fostering and finding homes for dogs for years, so these were some lucky pups! After getting them healthy, happy, and operated, they were able to find homes for the momma and 3 of her puppies. They asked if we could help with the other two – Oso (now Eddie) already has his home so now it is his brother Lalo’s turn. This sweet guy is about 8 months old and weighs about 4 kilos. He looks like a terrier mix taking after his mom (we’re not sure who his dad was). Lalo likes to play, he likes other dogs, he likes to cuddle, he like to go for walks, and he likes to people....this is just a happy go lucky guy that doesn’t seem impacted by his rough start to life. We are certain that he will do great in my homes – we just need to find one that is ready for an adorable just to join their family. Please help us find Lalo his home by sharing his album.

Olive: Adopted! July 14, 2014

There were two dogs walking the streets of Bucerias alone. They were both very thirsty, skinny, dirty and full of fleas and ticks. It was easy to see they needed help and so Tere helped. She found them a foster home where they could rest, recover and find a better future. Macky and Olive arrived in their foster home as very scared little girls that needed the basic medical treatment required by most of the street dogs we rescue. The biggest challenge was their fear outside of their foster home. We don’t know what they went through before they were rescued, but they both seemed to know too much about the bad side of human beings. Olive is a fun spunky 10 month old puppy. She is 20 inches tall and weighs 33 lbs. She loves all dogs big and small. Loves off leash hikes has great recall and walks well on leash with no pulling. She just learned how to swim and thinks it is great fun!!! She gets along with cats and wants to play. She is create trained, potty trained, sleeps thru the night and has no Separation anxiety. Olive is learning to trust humans and is very loving and snugly with her foster mom and dad but takes her time warming up to new people. She is fearful of young children who make loud noises and move fast. That being said olive is best suited to children 8 & up. Olive’s ideal home would have another dog to play with and help her see that humans are ok. She would love an active owner that hikes or jogs as she is still young and needs to burn off energy. After a good romp olive is content to lay down for a long nap. Please give olive a chance as she is a wonderful, smart, playful, funny, loving, cuddly, endearing girl oh and she has the cutest ears!!!

Dre (formerly Zac): Adopted! July 11, 2014

Neighborhood kids found a tiny black puppy alone on the street. The knew exactly where to bring him to give him a chance at life. The puppy didn’t look too bad, but a 4 week old puppy has no business being alone on the streets. Zak did great once in foster and got a clean bill of health. As Zak grew, he CHANGED COLOR. Foster parent, Danielle, swears she didn’t take him to a salon, but this once pure black pup is now a beautiful sable with some black marking on his face. At approximately 2 months old, he weighed 3.6 kilos and looks like he may be part Belgian Shepard. He has a lot of spunk, loves to play, loves to cuddle, is great with other dogs and is curious about everything.

Chica (formerly Kristi): Adopted! June 25, 2014

One morning, Georgina was walking to the local bakery when she saw quite a commotion occurring on a busy street where a group of people including some policemen were gathered. Nine puppies were running on the road, while their mother, a large Weimaraner mix, looked out anxiously through the gate at them. They had managed to create several “holes” in the chicken wire fencing and were now happily bounding about on the street. The pups were rounded up and put back in the yard with their mom and their escape route was reinforced. As the impromptu band of volunteer puppy wranglers were putting the last puppy back, they noticed there was no food left out for the puppies or their mom and the only water was too high for the puppies to reach. The puppies were clearly hungry and the momma dog looked quite tired and was obviously no longer able to feed these fast growing pups. Georgina decided to take one of the pups thinking she might keep it and take it back to Canada with her. Because they had never rescued a dog, Georgina and her husband Bernard decided to consult with MexPuppers Brian and Mona for some advice. Brian and Mona went back to the puppies' home and spoke with neighbors who said the owner is away a lot and while Dolly has good living conditions, she is often left alone for days with water and some food. With some effort, they were able to connect with the owner’s son who spoke with his mother about her dogs and it was confirmed that she really didn’t want the puppies. To prevent the cycle from repeating itself, a deal was struck in which MexPup agreed to take on the puppies in return for the owner agreeing to have Dolly spayed. Off went Brian and Mona to retrieve the puppies and they discovered that two were missing. It was suspected that a neighbor had come and taken them. Georgina knew she wanted the best for the pup she had rescued that day and realized that “her heart had ruled her head”, so she and Bernard decided to return that pup to the litter where it would be cared for until ready for adoption. The 7 puppies were taken to the vet for assessment and then housed at Brian and Mona’s until a permanent foster arrangement could be made. The Magnificent Seven, as Todd decided to name them, moved over to the house in “The Cinco” to get healthy and grow…which they did!! The day they arrived to their new foster home, Patty and Todd realized that there was a challenge unique to this litter, it was almost impossible to tell them apart. Kristi was the most easily recognizable puppy of the litter due to her amazing color; something between gold and chocolate, depending on the light. Kristi can be found enjoying her alone time away from the rest of the pack, or just as easily found on top of her siblings in a fur pile. She loves to play and out of the whole pack, she was the one who seemed to figure out what playing fetch was. She (like all of her littermates) is going to be a big dog, with an expected adult weight over 30 kilos. Kristi and her litter were lucky to escape traffic before they were rescued and now it’s time for some lucky family to find her.

Adopted! After story coming soon…..

Maya Angelou "Lulu" (formerly Lucha): Adopted! June 15, 2014

Claudia and Carmen started seeing a cute puppy hanging around a particular corner every day when they drove home for lunch. Sometimes the puppy was looking for food in the garbage, but most of the time it was just lying down under a car in front of a house. The puppy did not have a collar and as time went by, the puppy started looking poorly. They realized she was getting sicker and sicker, and that something had to be done! They asked fellow rescuer Jenny to help. Jenny was able to rescue the puppy, get it a home for the night and then to the vet's office next day. She was full of ticks & fleas, and had mange. Her mange was so severe that she had lost patches of hair, and she had an open wound on the back of her head from scratching so much. Dr. Peña screened the lovely, young schnauzer mix for the serious illnesses, she was cleaned up and cleared to go to her foster home with Claudia and Carmen. After a few days in foster care, her true character started to show and they discovered that Lucha was all puppy. The approximately 1.2 year old pup now weighs 6 kilos and is a lively, funny, playful pup. Lucha loves to fetch and she loves to play with other dogs. There were also cats in her foster home, and she was very curious about them. She playfully chased them, but they never let her play with them. She loves her squeaky toys and even throws them to herself. Lucha enjoys her walks, but also enjoys taking long naps, relaxing and cuddling. This very special puppy is looking for her forever family, so she can thrive in their care and give back all the love she has in her golden heart.

Maya (formerly Vin): Adopted! June 9, 2014

One morning, Georgina was walking to the local bakery when she saw quite a commotion occurring on a busy street where a group of people including some policemen were gathered. Nine puppies were running on the road, while their mother, a large Weimaraner mix, looked out anxiously through the gate at them. They had managed to create several “holes” in the chicken wire fencing and were now happily bounding about on the street. The pups were rounded up and put back in the yard with their mom and their escape route was reinforced. As the impromptu band of volunteer puppy wranglers were putting the last puppy back, they noticed there was no food left out for the puppies or their mom and the only water was too high for the puppies to reach. The puppies were clearly hungry and the momma dog looked quite tired and was obviously no longer able to feed these fast growing pups. Georgina decided to take one of the pups thinking she might keep it and take it back to Canada with her. Because they had never rescued a dog, Georgina and her husband Bernard decided to consult with MexPuppers Brian and Mona for some advice. Brian and Mona went back to the puppies' home and spoke with neighbors who said the owner is away a lot and while Dolly has good living conditions, she is often left alone for days with water and some food. With some effort, they were able to connect with the owner’s son who spoke with his mother about her dogs and it was confirmed that she really didn’t want the puppies. To prevent the cycle from repeating itself, a deal was struck in which MexPup agreed to take on the puppies in return for the owner agreeing to have Dolly spayed. Off went Brian and Mona to retrieve the puppies and they discovered that two were missing. It was suspected that a neighbor had come and taken them. Georgina knew she wanted the best for the pup she had rescued that day and realized that “her heart had ruled her head”, so she and Bernard decided to return that pup to the litter where it would be cared for until ready for adoption. The 7 puppies were taken to the vet for assessment and then housed at Brian and Mona’s until a permanent foster arrangement could be made. The Magnificent Seven, as Todd decided to name them, moved over to the house in “The Cinco” to get healthy and grow…which they did!! The day they arrived to their new foster home, Patty and Todd realized that there was a challenge unique to this litter, it was almost impossible to tell them apart. The two black puppies looked just like each other except that Vin had more white markings than her sister; a a splash of white on her chest, a bit of white on her nose and on the tip of her toes. The rest of Vin’s coat is a beautiful solid black. Vin is a playful puppy that loves to run, jump, wrestle with her pack, go for walks and just have fun. She gets along great with both puppies and dogs and would love to be in your lap getting love, in the back yard chasing a ball or on the trail going for a hike. She just really loves life. Vin is 16 weeks old and weighs about twelve kilos and she’s not nearly done, we expect her to weigh more than 30 kilos as an adult. This sweet girl will make an amazing family member and we’re excited for her to start her new life.

Lana: Adopted! March 18, 2014

Mr. Arturo owns about 10 hectareas of land on the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta in Nayarit. He has a lot of trees and every 6 months he goes there to clean around the trees with his tractor. He went out to do his normal work and he saw something near a tree. As he approached, he realized it was a little dog tied to a tree by a rope around her neck. She was scared and in a bad shape. He could not believe it….someone had left the pup tied to a tree that was not even on the border of his land. She was in the middle where no one would be able to see her. Lana was the luckiest pup on this one particular day as Mr. Arturo was there to save her. He gave her water and a piece of bread he had with him. Once he finished his job, he took her to his house as he just couldn’t leave her there. Lana was about 3 months old when she was rescued. She is now a happy, healthy pup of about 9 months weighing in at 7.5 kilos. She has grown into a joyous, lovable dog. Lana just wants to be at your side. It is obvious that she is so grateful to Mr. Arturo and he says that is because she knows that he saved her….that is one smart pup. He says that now her eyes look so different, not scared or distant, she now looks happy!! Thanks to Mr. Arturo and all the others that make an effort to rescue those in need. He saved this lovely girl and now it’s time for her to get a family of her very own.

Bentley (formerly Frodo): Adopted! July 23, 2014

David does his best to help animals. He regularly gives food and water to animals he sees in need, and rescues animals as often as he can. When he saw a little dog with a rope around his neck and open wounds on his body, David knew he needed to help. He rescued the dog and did his best to treat the serious wounds, but it was soon clear that this dog needed more help that he could provide. He reached out to Mexpup and that is how Frodo joined the Mexpup family. Suffering from a bad case of mange and malnutrition, Frodo was very grateful to get help. This tiny guy is 3.1kg full grown and is just under a year of age. Frodo is very relaxed and well behaved pup. He loves to play with other dogs, big and small. He loves to meet people – a scratch or a cuddle are a welcome bonus. If you are interested in a lot of love and loyalty wrapped in a small package then Frodo is the dog for you. Please share his album and spread the word to help him find a wonderful family.

Margarita: Adopted! July 16, 2014

Colette is an animal advocate that does all she can for animals in need (including the creation of a free weekly spay/neuter clinic in PV – she is the bomb!). One day when coming out of her home, she saw a small pup cowering near her front door. This little girl was trembling, frightened and clearly not accustomed to being on her own. It seemed she had been abandoned and we all know that the streets are not kind to a young pup on their own. Colette scooped her up and her new life began. Margarita is about 5 months old and weighs about 9 kilos. She has blossomed into a confident, playful and loving girl, while sometimes exhibiting a soft shy side. Margarita adores playing with other dogs knowing how to play a little rough house and gently as well. She is for the most part a quiet, calm, gentle soul whose shyness now comes out only when meeting new people, and even then just for a moment until she gets to know them. She is cautious at first, then very loving. This little girl has chew toys and ropes that she loves, and plays with them alone or with the other dogs. She has never chewed shoes or anything else while teething, but she is still a pup so will need guidance and training as she grows. We are so happy this little one is happy, healthy and ready for adoption. Margarita would be a great addition to any family looking for a loving family pet……what do you say?

Ginger: Adopted! June 30, 2014

Tracy knows the Bucerias beach dogs well and does all she can to help them. One day she saw a smaller female being closely followed by two large male dogs. This poor female staggered up to the restaurant in exhaustion to get away from the male dogs. She ate, drank, and then she curled up as close to Tracy’s feet as possible passing out from exhaustion. Tracy gently leashed her to her chair and said: “you are coming home with me”. Ginger had bite marks on her neck from the males and was loaded with fleas. Tracy already had Carlos in her home as a MexPup foster dog. Yep, a freshly neutered young male, and she was bringing home a female obviously in heat! Sometimes there is no plan, except you know you have to help. Ginger came home with Tracy that night and Carlos was VERY interested in her! The next day, Ginger was given a flea and tick bath and felt so much better. A very kind lady on the beach who witnessed Ginger’s plight donated to the cost of her spay and Ginger was spayed the following Tuesday. Ginger was so grateful to be safe and away from all the male dogs. Enter MexPup. Patty was coming out to take Carlos and Tracy into Vallarta for his treatment, and of course, Patty thought Ginger was very sweet. So a plan was formed to try and find her a foster home before Tracy left to return to Canada. Often times the “rescue gods” work in the dogs favor and a foster home was found for Ginger! Tracy was ecstatic as the only other option would have been to return her to the beach. Ginger is about 2-3 years old and weighs about 16 kilos. This very sweet, quiet, and loyal dog is around knee high. She instantly used the dog run to do her doggy business and started following Tracy everywhere. She knew who had her back!! Ginger has a very sweet temperament and loves people! Foster mom would just look at her and she would wag her tail. Ginger was awesome with Carlos the other foster pup in her foster home. This little girl has had it extremely rough as who knows how many litters of pups she has had on the street. If you are interested in this wonderful, sweet dog please let MexPup know.

Adopted! After story coming soon…

Bailey (formerly Bernie): Adopted! June 22, 2014

One morning, Georgina was walking to the local bakery when she saw quite a commotion occurring on a busy street where a group of people including some policemen were gathered. Nine puppies were running on the road, while their mother, a large Weimaraner mix, looked out anxiously through the gate at them. They had managed to create several “holes” in the chicken wire fencing and were now happily bounding about on the street. The pups were rounded up and put back in the yard with their mom and their escape route was reinforced. As the impromptu band of volunteer puppy wranglers were putting the last puppy back, they noticed there was no food left out for the puppies or their mom and the only water was too high for the puppies to reach. The puppies were clearly hungry and the momma dog looked quite tired and was obviously no longer able to feed these fast growing pups. Georgina decided to take one of the pups thinking she might keep it and take it back to Canada with her. Because they had never rescued a dog, Georgina and her husband Bernard decided to consult with MexPuppers Brian and Mona for some advice. Brian and Mona went back to the puppies' home and spoke with neighbors who said the owner is away a lot and while Dolly has good living conditions, she is often left alone for days with water and some food. With some effort, they were able to connect with the owner’s son who spoke with his mother about her dogs and it was confirmed that she really didn’t want the puppies. To prevent the cycle from repeating itself, a deal was struck in which MexPup agreed to take on the puppies in return for the owner agreeing to have Dolly spayed. Off went Brian and Mona to retrieve the puppies and they discovered that two were missing. It was suspected that a neighbor had come and taken them. Georgina knew she wanted the best for the pup she had rescued that day and realized that “her heart had ruled her head”, so she and Bernard decided to return that pup to the litter where it would be cared for until ready for adoption. The 7 puppies were taken to the vet for assessment and then housed at Brian and Mona’s until a permanent foster arrangement could be made. The Magnificent Seven, as Todd decided to name them, moved over to the house in “The Cinco” to get healthy and grow…which they did!! The day they arrived to their new foster home, Patty and Todd realized that there was a challenge unique to this litter, it was almost impossible to tell them apart. Bernie had the largest amount of white on her chest, the biggest smile and smaller ears. Bernie is a little more adventurous than most, and loves to follow her people around. One thing you need to know about Bernie; she LOVES water, more specifically, she loves her water dish. Bernie loves to dig in the water dish like she’s digging in sand. Water flies everywhere and her grin just gets bigger and bigger. She’s a cuddler, whether with people or with the rest of her pack, you almost never see Bernie asleep without her being on top of, next to or under another pup. She loves to meet new people and gets along great with everyone. Bernie loves her morning and evening walks and really likes a good car ride. She is going to be a pretty big pup, educated guessers have put her adult weight at over 30 kilos. The pups are 5 months old now and Bernie has ended up being one of the largest of her litter. Bernie just wants a family to love, a warm, safe place to live and of course a water dish to swim laps in.

Lily (formerly Lee): Adopted! June 7, 2014

One morning, Georgina was walking to the local bakery when she saw quite a commotion occurring on a busy street where a group of people including some policemen were gathered. Nine puppies were running on the road, while their mother, a large Weimaraner mix, looked out anxiously through the gate at them. They had managed to create several “holes” in the chicken wire fencing and were now happily bounding about on the street. The pups were rounded up and put back in the yard with their mom and their escape route was reinforced. As the impromptu band of volunteer puppy wranglers were putting the last puppy back, they noticed there was no food left out for the puppies or their mom and the only water was too high for the puppies to reach. The puppies were clearly hungry and the momma dog looked quite tired and was obviously no longer able to feed these fast growing pups. Georgina decided to take one of the pups thinking she might keep it and take it back to Canada with her. Because they had never rescued a dog, Georgina and her husband Bernard decided to consult with MexPuppers Brian and Mona for some advice. Brian and Mona went back to the puppies' home and spoke with neighbors who said the owner is away a lot and while Dolly has good living conditions, she is often left alone for days with water and some food. With some effort, they were able to connect with the owner’s son who spoke with his mother about her dogs and it was confirmed that she really didn’t want the puppies. To prevent the cycle from repeating itself, a deal was struck in which MexPup agreed to take on the puppies in return for the owner agreeing to have Dolly spayed. Off went Brian and Mona to retrieve the puppies and they discovered that two were missing. It was suspected that a neighbor had come and taken them. Georgina knew she wanted the best for the pup she had rescued that day and realized that “her heart had ruled her head”, so she and Bernard decided to return that pup to the litter where it would be cared for until ready for adoption. The 7 puppies were taken to the vet for assessment and then housed at Brian and Mona’s until a permanent foster arrangement could be made. The Magnificent Seven, as Todd decided to name them, moved over to the house in “The Cinco” to get healthy and grow…which they did!! The day they arrived to their new foster home, Patty and Todd realized that there was a challenge unique to this litter, it was almost impossible to tell them apart. The two black puppies looked just like each other and with the exception of Chico (the biggest) you couldn't tell the brown dogs apart without getting a look at their chest to see which mark each one had. Lee had the tiniest little wisp of white (like 8 hairs) on her chest. From the very beginning you could tell that Lee loved to cuddle; puppies, dogs or people, she was all love. She was a little sick when she first arrived but after a little more than a week, she was romping and playing with her siblings and foster pack. She’s a champion napper too but as she is the most independent of the pups, she’s more prone to find her own spot away from the others. Lee loves to greet people at the door with her beautiful smile. She gets along great with everyone and really loves her morning and evening walks. Lee is going to be a pretty big pup, educated guessers have put her adult weight at over 30 kilos. Lee is only 15 weeks old and she’s spent more than half of that time as a MexPup. Now it’s time for her to find her forever family and what a lucky family that will be!

Hoping for Homes - Dogs currently available for adoption.(click on the images to see their albums on facebook)