Hoping for Homes - Dogs currently available for adoption.
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Nono: In a PV foster & looking for a Washington home
Hi everyone !
My name is Nono and I am looking for my forever family, could that be you ? I am a 7 month old mixed breed, I kind of look like a bigger jack russell ! I currently weigh 17kg (37 pounds) and am probably close to if not done growing. My rescuers found me infront of their door as a pup and when they opened it I just walked in and made myself at home, I could tell they were dog people ! I was very shy for my first week in care, but have come out of my Shell and enjoy all the new people and dogs I meet. I also think I would be fine with cats, I don't pay attention to the cats that we feed and wouldn't mind if cats are a part of your family ! I do not show any destructive behaviours, and I am good with sharing all things, I do not resource guard anything. I have been working on my leash walking and have been doing very well. I even almost totally have the house training thing down, I just may need some reminders in my new home. I really do best in the company of other dogs, especially when left alone so I would really hope for a home with another dog if possible. I would also enjoy human kids that are dog savvy. My confidence has really grown but I may still be a bit of a shy guy when I first arrive with my people but once I come out of my shell I will show you every goofy side I have ! I love adventures, running and playing. A yard would be an awesome bonus ! I would love an active family who will help me continue to explore the world with confidence and cant wait until those people find me ! If I sound like a good fit for you I can be on a flight into Seattle pretty soon, possibly even by this friday if the right home finds me ! If you are interested in me please submit an application or email cass@mexpup.com My adoption fee covers my flight/ neuter/ and full vetting. I cant wait to meet you ! Rose: In a PV foster & looking for a hospice home and/or sponsor
When it rains it pours.....Two days ago we took in Piper & Alex. We didn't have the resources to do so, but we couldn't walk away from what we saw. Thanks to all of you, donations came in to cover their care. Today it happened again. Rose was under a bench, in bad shape, unable to move......we couldn't leave her. She is safe tonight and will see a vet first thing tomorrow. We don't know what challenges there will be, but we are hopeful that you will again be there to help us help Rose. Please consider making a donation to her care - visitwww.mexpup.com and click on the donate button.
Someone just pointed out the words on the sign behind her in the first photo where she is under the bench which say "Es momento de ayudar" - translation......it's time to help. So very fitting. Rose is in care in Puerto Vallarta, but we are still looking for a forever home for her. Can you find it in your heart to help Rose? |
Waffles: In a PV foster & looking for a loving home
PEACE Animals spay & neuter clinics are a key to the work being done in the Puerto Vallarta area to end the suffering of animals. These mobile clinics are on the front lines each week going into the communities where help is needed with not only the medical services provided, but also education. We are big supporters of this group, and are so amazed by the work they do. Yesterday during a clinic in El Palmar Del Progresso, a dog wandered into the clinic and went straight into a crate. Animals are amazingly smart. This sweet girl was in trouble, needed help and found people that she hoped would do something for her. She was 100% correct. Maria was volunteering at the clinic so she asked one person who asked another person and before you knew it, Waffles had a new foster home and became a MexPup. Waffles definitely needs our help. It is easy to see in the photos that she is suffering from mange. Thankfully it is the non-contagious type, but she still has extremely swollen feet and cracks in the skin all over her body. She is alert and has clear eyes, but is extremely weak. Throughout the entire process and while meeting lots of new people, this sweet pup continued to try and wag her tail. She was so happy to be rescued, to be safe and to have people caring for her. Waffles is about 1.5 years old and weighs 17 kilos. She will remain at the vets for a few days until stable and then will continue her recovery in a foster home. Please consider helping Waffles by making a donation to her care: in Canada via etransfer to Karen@mexpup.com , in Puerto Vallarta donations can be made directly at Mascotas Vet Clinic with Dr. Manuel or Sabuesos Vet Clinic with Dr. Paco, in the US and other location via our paypal link which can be found at www.mexpup.com. This lovely girl deserves a chance at a great life. Please help us to make that possible.
Update February 2017: Waffles is doing great in her PV foster home. She is happy, healthy and ready for adoption. Waffles does ok with some dogs, but she should be the only pet in her forever home (no dogs or cats). We think she would do best with an experienced, confident owner. She is a great dog, but is an alpha so needs guidance & leadership. We are so happy that her recovery has gone so well and now were excited for her to find a family to call her own! |
Application Received- Dogs with homes pending, please check back
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Kiwi: pending... please check back
Meet Chloe!
Chloe is a 5 month old, 35 pound mixed breed. We assume that she is likely a hound sort mix. She is likely to be on the larger end of medium full grown. We would give our best guess at 50-70 pounds full grown based on her size now, the size of her paws and the fact that her mama is 60 pounds. Chloe, her siblings and mom were rescued from a gas station off the side of a highway. They were just a month old at the time and starting to crawl, so we knew we had to get them out of there fast before they put themselves in danger and wandered toward the traffic. Mom took great care of them, however they were full of parasites and fleas. They have received treatment for this and are doing great now! This sweet angel currently lives with over 30 other dogs and gets along with everybody - dogs, adults, teenagers and children. She welcomes everyone she meets calmly and loves to play. Her leash training both on leash and off leash have been going very well. We are unsure of how she would do with cats as she has not been in direct contact with them, but she pays little attention to the cat area at the rescue and ignores the stray cats that her rescuer feed so we think she would do fine with cats. She is partially house trained and doing very well, she does have constant access to the outdoors here though so she may need some guidance establishing the specific bathroom area in her new home. Chloe is very active, she loves the water, running around and playing with other dogs. An ideal home for her would be a active family with kids, or an active person/couple, lots of nature adventures and an open space at home where she can run and play. She would love to have another dog to play with, but this is not a must as long as she finds the perfect family. She would be the perfect companion for a family looking for an adventure buddy - she has tons of love and affection to give! If you are interested in Chloe please submit an application or email cass@mexpup.com Chloe can be on a flight into Seattle in less that 2 weeks if an adoptive home is found Adoption fee covers neuter, vaccines, deworming, heartworm/parvo/distemper testing and flight ! Ducky: pending... please check back
Meet our boy Ducky !
Ducky is a sweet 5 month old, 40 pound angel We think that Ducky is likely a hound mix from his long nose and his characteristics We swear Ducky grows bigger every day and he is likely going to be a very big boy. If we had to guess we would say 70 pounds or bigger based on his size now, the size of his paws and the fact that his mama is 60 pounds. He has already reached mamas height ! Ducky, his sibling and their mama were rescued by a wonderful friend of ours, off the side of the highway at a gas station. They were 1 month old at the time and starting to crawl, so we knew we had to get them out of there fast before they put themselves in danger and wandered towards the traffic. Ducky is a sweet boy, he currently lives with 30 other dogs and gets along with all of them great. We are unsure of how Ducky would be with cats but he does not bark at the area that the cats live in so it could be possible, we would just need to cat test him. Ducky does well with people as well as the children he has met. He can be a little shy/fearful of some strangers if they approach him too suddenly so he could use people to help him build his confidence. Once he has a good intro with you he is happy to meet you and is a fun and playful boy. We think Children over 8 would be best suited for Ducky. Ducky is partially house trained, while he does not do his business where he is not supposed to, he does have constant access to where he is meant to go so he may need some reminding in his new home. Ducky is learning all the new noises and sometimes gets a little spooked by loud noises he has never heard before, but this is normal for a puppy and with time he will learn ! Ducky has been doing very well on his leash walking. He does not show any signs of possessive behaviour towards his food/toys/beds or people. Ducky is a super sweet boy who would love an active home. A yard would be a bonus. He would love having another dog to play with but this is not an absolute must as long as he finds the perfect people. People who can help him continue to grow his confidence as well as put time into training him as he is such an intelligent boy. If you are interested in Ducky please submit an application Ducky can be on a flight into Seattle in less that 2 weeks if an adoptive home is found Adoption fee covers neuter, vaccines, deworming, heartworm/parvo/distemper testing and flight ! ANDRES: pending... please check back
UPDATE: Andres is still in search of his perfect forever home. Andres is currently in a Victoria foster. This is what his foster mom has to say about this special boy: "Andreas is an extremely sweet loving dog, as long as he's let you into his bubble and on his terms. He is not an instant family pet.. He is a very very fearful boy, who requires time and a ton of patience before he will let you close to him. He is afraid of men and children as they are unpredictable in his eyes, so a home with children would not suit him. It would take him a little longer to trust a man but he can still definitely be adopted to a man. He is muzzle trained, & knows if I grab it we're going for a walk. He has improved his reactions to people and other dogs that we pass but likes his space, he does not like high energy dogs especially in his face. If Andres feels like his boundaries are being pushed he will go into fight or flight and try to bite, not out of aggression, but out of fear. Time and a whole lot of patience is needed for this sweet boy. If you are willing to earn his trust and he let's you in, you will get the most amazing, loving, goofy boy. " We would not classify Andres as an aggressive dog as his reactions come solely from a place of fear/ anxiety. Andres is an extremely sweet and loyal boy and just needs an experienced dog owner to help him navigate his way through his fears. Currently Andres goes on pack dog walks to increase his socialization and does well. As long as dogs are not in his face then he does well after proper introductions. He could potentially do well in a home with another well mannered calm dog. We are in high hopes that the perfect home for Andres is out there waiting for him, as we know he is patiently waiting for them too. If you are interested in submitting an application for Andres you can do so on our website mexpup.com, or by emailing adoptions@mexpup.com
ORIGINAL POST: Claudia was walking with her pack when they found 3 puppies in a trash pile. They had recently picked up a different puppy from this same area that looked very similar to the 3. They thought the first puppy was just lost and had been looking for the owner but finding the 3 new puppies changed that idea. They started to ask around to figure out what was happening. A neighbor told them that their very poor owner had thrown all 4 of the puppies onto the street. They were only 2 months old, but they were now abandoned and fending for themselves. Claudia immediately took them in and got them to the vets. They were full of parasites and very hungry, but thankfully tested negative for the real scary stuff. Andres is the male of the litter and has a brindle coat. He is now about 1 year old and weighs 21 kilos. Andres is a shy boy when first getting to know people. Once he trusts, he is very friendly and loves cuddles. He has done great with all the dogs in his foster home, whether large or small. Andres also does great with the teenager in his foster home and does well when meeting children as long as he has time and space to get to know them. Andres does well with cats and is fine with the 2 hens & 1 rooster in his foster. When asked what his ideal forever home would be, his foster mom said “Andres would do great with kids of any age or an active couple. He loves walks, loves water, climbing and a little digging. He likes climbing rocks and piles of blocks so she would do great on hiking and river adventures. Ideally with another dog to play with.” Andres is happy, healthy and ready for adoption. The low season is over and we have a chance to get him onto the next part of his journey. Please share his album so we can find a match (foster or adopter) for this awesome dog so he can be on the November 3rd flight to Vancouver, BC. If you or someone you know could be the right one for Andres, please complete an adoption application found at www.mexpup.com. This guy is ready to start his future with his forever family and we certainly want to make that happen! |
Chon: pending... please check back
Hi everyone !
My name is Chon and I am looking for my forever family, could that be you ? I am an 8 month old mixed breed (they think hound and border collie). I currently weigh 18kg (40 pounds) and am probably close to done growing. I was taken in by my fosters from the Acopio which is the local city shelter. They were overflowing and needed help so my fosters came to get me. I was very very shy for my first week in care, so my fosters called the Acopio and asked if there was any specific dog who would make me feel better, they didnt know that my sister was also at the Acopio so when they told my fosters they immediately went to pick Elle up and bring her home which made me feel sooooo much better ! Having Elle there gave me the confidence to start meeting the other dogs and I have made some really great friends. I am barely ever shy of anything now and love meeting the new people and dogs that come around. I also like the cats that we feed and I would be happy to live amongst cats if those are a part of your family ! Elle now has a family waiting for her and I really hope I can find one for me too !! I do not show any destructive behaviours, and I am good with sharing all things, I do not resource guard anything. I have been working on my leash walking and have been doing very well. I even almost totally have the house training thing down, I just may need some reminders in my new home. I really do best in the company of other dogs, especially when left alone so I would really hope for a home with another dog if possible. I would also enjoy human kids that are dog savvy. My confidence has really grown but I may still be a bit of a shy guy when I first arrive with my people but once I come out of my shell I will show you every goofy side I have ! I love adventures, running and playing. A yard would be an awesome bonus ! I would love an active family who will help me continue to explore the world with confidence and cant wait until those people find me ! If you are interested in me please submit an application or email cass@mexpup.com My adoption fee covers my flight/ neuter/ and full vetting. I cant wait to meet you ! Chloe: pending... please check back
Meet Kiwi!
Kiwi is a 5 month old, 35 pound mixed breed. We assume that she is likely a hound sort of mix. She is likely to be on the larger end of medium full grown. We would give our best guess at 50-70 pounds full grown based on her size now, the size of her paws and the fact that her mama is 60 pounds. Kiwi, her siblings and mom were rescued from a gas station off the side of a highway. They were just a month old at the time and starting to crawl, so we knew we had to get them out of there fast before they put themselves in danger and wandered toward the traffic. Mom took great care of them, however they were full of parasites and fleas. They have received treatment for this and are doing great now! This sweet angel currently lives with over 30 other dogs and gets along with everybody - dogs, adults, teenagers and children. She welcomes everyone she meets calmly and loves to play. Her leash training both on leash and off leash have been going very well. We are unsure of how she would do with cats as she has not been in direct contact with them, but she pays little attention to the cat area at the rescue and ignores the stray cats her rescuer feeds so we think she would do fine with cats. She is partially house trained and doing very well, she does have constant access to the outdoors here though so she may need some guidance establishing the specific bathroom area in her new home. Kiwi is very active, she loves the water, running around and playing with other dogs. An ideal home for her would be an active family with kids, or an active person/couple, lots of nature adventures and an open space at home where she can run and play. She would love to have another dog to play with, but this is not a must as long as she finds the perfect family. She would be the perfect companion for a family looking for an adventure buddy - she has tons of love and affection to give! If you are interested in Kiwi please submit an application or email cass@mexpup.com Kiwi can be on a flight into Seattle in less that 2 weeks if an adoptive home is found Adoption fee covers neuter, vaccines, deworming, heartworm/parvo/distemper testing and flight ! Kay: pending... please check back
Meet our Kay !
Ducky is a sweet 5 month old, 33 pound angel We think that Kay is likely a hound/lab mix of sorts We swear Kay grows bigger every day and she is likely going to be on the larger end of medium full grown. If we had to guess we would say 50-70 pounds full grown based on her size now, the size of her paws and the fact that her mama is 60 pounds. She has almost already reached mamas height ! Kay, her sibling and their mama were rescued by a wonderful friend of ours, off the side of the highway at a gas station. They were 1 month old at the time and starting to crawl, so we knew we had to get them out of there fast before they put themselves in danger and wandered towards the traffic. Kay is a sweet girl, she currently lives with 30 other dogs and gets along with all of them great. We are unsure of how Kay would be with cats but he does not bark at the area that the cats live in so it could be possible, we would just need to cat test her. Kay does well with people as well as the children she has met. She is a super snuggly girl who loves attention Kay is partially house trained, while she does not do his business where she is not supposed to, she does have constant access to where she is meant to go so she may need some reminding in her new home. Kay is learning all the new noises and sometimes gets a little spooked by loud noises she has never heard before, but this is normal for a puppy and with time she will learn ! Kay has been doing very well on his leash walking. She does not show any signs of possessive behaviour towards his food/toys/beds or people. Sometimes if the other dogs play too rough with Kay an if she is too tired to play back she will growl and show her teeth, this isn't uncommon for a puppy and she responds very well to correction so her family may just need to continue correcting her on how to just walk away when shes done playing until she grows out of it ! Kay is a super sweet girl who would love an active home. She LOVES to be in water and would love trips to the beach or long hikes with her family. A yard would be a bonus. She would love having another dog to play with but this is not an absolute must as long as she finds the perfect people. Kay would be a good family dog and would do good with kids of any ages If you are interested in Kay please respond with some info about yourself/ your home Kay can be on a flight into Seattle in less that 2 weeks if an adoptive home is found Adoption fee covers spay, vaccines, deworming, heartworm/parvo/distemper testing and flight ! Coco: pending... please check back
Everyone meet Coco !
Coco is the sweetest 8 month old girl. She currently weighs 16kg and we think this is her full grown size. Our breed guess for Coco would be a Retriever/ English Setter mix, but again this is a guess based off of her look and her characteristics Coco was given to a lady by her boss, but the lady did not have the space to care for Coco as it was hard for her to afford caring for the dogs she already had. She called us and asked us to take Coco. Coco was in very good shape as the lady took good care of her until then. Coco has been with us for 2 months and she has been an amazing addition to the pack. She gets along with every single dog in the house, even our big reactive boys. She has been the big sister for a new puppy we took in. Her sweet demeanour draws all the pups into wanting to be her friend. Coco has been doing well on walks and barely pulls, she's a natural walker. When she sees other dogs she does get very excited and will bark, this is plainly out of excitement and not any negative reaction, but something her new family will need to work on with her. Coco also needs a bit of work on jumping up to say hello, as well as play nibbling on your hands and feet. These little behaviours are simply because she loves you ang cant quite contain all that love, so she will need to be shown better ways to express her love for her people. Coco is an extremely intelligent girl, she learned to sit within her first hour in the house. She would thrive with an active family who could bring her on long walks, runs, hikes etc. She is still a puppy so will mellow out but she is a medium-high energy girl right now. Coco also loves to cuddle with her people in her relax time. Coco loves all people but can be a little shy at first, more so with men than with women, but she is really coming out of her shell and getting more confident every day. She would do well with pretty much any type of family whether it be a single person, a couple or a large family. Because she does like to jump and play nibble we would say older children, solely because we don't want this to be interpreted as her trying to hurt a small child as she really doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. We would say dog savvy children over 7 or 8. Because of how much Coco loves the other dogs in the house and really learns from them, Coco is a dog who would prefer to be in a home with another dog. We are unsure how she would be with cats and would have to cat test her. Coco can be on one of our next flights in Seattle in the coming month. If you are interested in adopting our little Coco, please reply with some info about yourself/ your family Adoption fee covers flight, spay/neuter, vaccines, heart worm testing & de worming Kevin: pending... please check back
Hello friend! I’m Kevin. I’m about 5 months old and weigh only 12kg (for now).
I'm growing very quickly and grow about 2-3 kg each vet visit. My people think I could be a lab/pitbull/ great dane mix of sorts. I wont be quite as big as a great dane, but they think I will be anywhere from 65- 90 pounds full grown (maybe a little bigger, maybe a little smaller, hard to know since we dont know who my dad was) I was found up in the mountains with a mama dog and her puppies who were much younger than me. I don't know where my birth mama went, but this mama dog adopted me and took care of me like I was one of her own which is how I ended up surviving. I’m a (quickly) growing boy and will eat alllllll my food and love to play. For being a young puppy, I can actually be quite relaxed at home. When we go on walks I might bark at strange dogs or people because I’m super excited and still learning about the outside world. When we go in the car, I like to lay down but sometimes I don’t feel so good and might get sick. At night, I love to snuggle up in bed close to my human. You can bring me with you on your outings or I can stay at home too. I’m around a lot of small puppies and sometimes I forget that I’m much bigger than I really am since I love to play with them. I would be happy in a home with an active family who can continue to train me to be the best boy. Other dogs and kids would be cool too, I think I would be okay with cats we would just have to double check Can’t wait to keep exploring with you! Kevin can be on one of our next flights in Seattle in the coming month. If you are interested in adopting our little Kevin, please reply with some info about yourself/ your family Adoption fee covers flight, spay/neuter, vaccines, heart worm testing & de worming Puma : pending... please check back
Hi hi hi! I’m Puma, a small little chunk of chihuahua and pug mix. I’m about 5 months old and 4kg so I have lots of energy to play with humans and dogs. But I also like to take naps so if you want to go out for food or a drink I will come with you and sleep on your lap.
Or I’ll sleep in your bed while you’re gone. I’m fine to be at home alone sometimes as long as I get enough exercise. Even though I’m small with short legs, I can go on long walks and adventures with you! When I meet new people and dog friends sometimes I’m a little shy at first but usually warm up to them quickly. I love toys and sharing toys with my dog friends. Remember, I’m still a puppy so I might steal a sock or two to nibble on but with a little training I’ll be your best good friend! I like dogs, kids and think I could possibly be okay with cats too. Puma can be on one of our next flights in Seattle in the coming month. If you are interested in adopting our little Puma, please reply with some info about yourself/ your family Adoption fee covers flight, spay/neuter, vaccines, heart worm testing & de worming |
