DOGS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
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Wendy - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
We wish we knew where this pregnant and scared dog came from, but when Nayeli found her on the street, desperately looking for food and water, nobody seemed to know her. After asking around the neighborhood for days, she was sure she was either lost or had been dumped far away from where she lived so she would not find her way back. Nayeli welcomed her to the shelter where she eventually had her puppies. She was taken to the vet where her health protocol was initiated. No scary illnesses were present, deworming and shots were given and eventually, she was spayed.
Wendy is a lovely dachshund mix; she is approximately 3+ years old and weighs 6.7 kilos. She is a bit overweight and will need help getting her weight down.
Wendy was very scared when she was first brought into the shelter. She did not know what was going on and she was protective of herself & her unborn pups, so she would try to bite whoever came close to her. After a few weeks of knowing she was in a safe place, she relaxed and by the time her puppies were born, she was a different dog; confident, loving, and relaxed. She gets along well with adults and children as well as the rest of the dogs in the shelter. She shares toys and sleeping areas with other dogs and while she was food-aggressive at first, she is relaxed now and does not react when other dogs get close to her bowl while she is eating. Wendy walks well on a leash and very much enjoys her daily walks outside the shelter. She has become a very loving girl who wants to be petted by whoever is willing to give her some love in fact, if visitors come to the shelter, she barks to call their attention and is very happy only when they come to say hi.
The adoption fee for Wendy is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like Wendy to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Wendy is a lovely dachshund mix; she is approximately 3+ years old and weighs 6.7 kilos. She is a bit overweight and will need help getting her weight down.
Wendy was very scared when she was first brought into the shelter. She did not know what was going on and she was protective of herself & her unborn pups, so she would try to bite whoever came close to her. After a few weeks of knowing she was in a safe place, she relaxed and by the time her puppies were born, she was a different dog; confident, loving, and relaxed. She gets along well with adults and children as well as the rest of the dogs in the shelter. She shares toys and sleeping areas with other dogs and while she was food-aggressive at first, she is relaxed now and does not react when other dogs get close to her bowl while she is eating. Wendy walks well on a leash and very much enjoys her daily walks outside the shelter. She has become a very loving girl who wants to be petted by whoever is willing to give her some love in fact, if visitors come to the shelter, she barks to call their attention and is very happy only when they come to say hi.
The adoption fee for Wendy is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like Wendy to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Coffee - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
Vanessa is a long-time rescuer and can’t help herself but be aware and ready to help when she sees a dog in distress. One day, she saw two female dogs walking around her neighborhood whom she had not seen before, and she assumed they were lost. She took them into her house and started posting flyers around the area and posting on social media thinking their owner would come forward to get them back. Days went by and no one contacted her. Finally, a neighbor told her she knew where they lived, so she got in touch with the people only to find out they were not interested in keeping their dogs. She decided to care for them until they were ready to get adopted but unfortunately one of them passed back in April due to cancer and heart failure. Coffee missed her friend dearly and was not doing very well, so Vanessa decided to wait a few months to help her through her mourning process. Coffee is doing well now and is ready to have a family to call her own.
Coffee is a beautiful mixed-breed female; she is approximately 3 years old and weighs 15 kilos.
Coffee is quite social and gets along well with adults, teenagers, and children. She probably had to fight for her food so she could be food-possessive if other dogs get close to her bowl when she is eating. She gets along well with other dogs in the shelter but sometimes barks at other dogs like telling them off (as a strict momma would do) when they are invasive of her space and privacy. She does not do well with cats and chases them. She loves to play, and the trainer defined her as a stable and balanced dog. She walks well on a leash and loves going out on adventures. She would do great with a family with only adults or adults and teenagers and children alike. She is the best companion for daily walks or a relaxing afternoon watching TV.
The adoption fee for Coffee is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like Coffee to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Spider - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
They loved animals and got the chance to take in a puppy. They were a loving family with very limited resources. The pup had lots of fun and play time with their kids. After a few months, they were gifted another pup (MexPup Mary Jane). The pups didn’t have much structure as they were allowed outside to walk themselves (and to rummage through the trash), but they did have lots of love and positive interactions at home. As time progressed, the basic needs of the pups proved too much for the family, and they asked for help. Thankfully, we were able to get both dogs into care which started with basic testing, anti-parasite medication, and eventually vaccines.
Spider is a handsome mixed-breed male (we think he has a bit of Doberman in him); he is 1.4 years old and weighs approximately 15.9 kilos.
Spider gets along well with all humans, that is adults, teenagers, and young children alike, and reacts well to new people who visit the shelter. He is comfortable and does well with cats. He has not shown signs of aggression towards other dogs when eating, playing with toys, or sharing his sleeping area. He does well with smaller dogs, but some big dogs make him nervous, and he can get territorial with those specific pups. He is past the puppy chewing phase so he can be left home alone however, if there is another big dog in the house they need to be left in different areas. He knows commands such as “ven” (come), “sientate” (sit), “vamos” (let’s go), and of course NO! Spider would do great with an active family with young children or teenagers since he likes to play and is so great with kids. He loves to fetch, to play with all types of toys, and very much enjoys water adventures.
The adoption fee for Spider is $550 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like Spider to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Spider is a handsome mixed-breed male (we think he has a bit of Doberman in him); he is 1.4 years old and weighs approximately 15.9 kilos.
Spider gets along well with all humans, that is adults, teenagers, and young children alike, and reacts well to new people who visit the shelter. He is comfortable and does well with cats. He has not shown signs of aggression towards other dogs when eating, playing with toys, or sharing his sleeping area. He does well with smaller dogs, but some big dogs make him nervous, and he can get territorial with those specific pups. He is past the puppy chewing phase so he can be left home alone however, if there is another big dog in the house they need to be left in different areas. He knows commands such as “ven” (come), “sientate” (sit), “vamos” (let’s go), and of course NO! Spider would do great with an active family with young children or teenagers since he likes to play and is so great with kids. He loves to fetch, to play with all types of toys, and very much enjoys water adventures.
The adoption fee for Spider is $550 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like Spider to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Mora - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
Alma was contacted by a young lady who saw a dog giving birth to 10 puppies at an empty lot in one of the neighborhoods on the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta. Alma has a group that raises funds to help feed and pay medical expenses for strays but has no shelter therefore she was unable to take them. She asked the lady if she would place them in her property (a building materials warehouse) and her group would provide food and vet care for all; fortunately, the young lady agreed. The momma (named Milagros) was malnourished and weak. Two out of the ten puppies did not survive but the rest of them were born healthy. Alma arranged for the Vet she works with to check them and start their health protocol. The place they were at was not ideal, but they were not on the street and had a better chance of being adopted. Mora and her brother Bear were the first ones to be given a life-changing opportunity when they were taken out of there to be fostered in a home.
Mora is a beautiful Pinscher mix female puppy; she is 6 months old and weighs approximately 7 kilos.
Mora gets along well with adults, children of all ages, and other dogs of all sizes. She is a high-energy puppy who thinks everything in life is play-play. She loves toys and enjoys playing tug-a-war and when she gets tired of playing, she grabs her toy and lays down with her head on it. She uses the doggie door to go in and out of the house which she flies through. She is alert to noises outside the house and would come let us know if there is something unusual going on. She sleeps in her crate throughout the night and takes naps during the day on the couch, preferably listening to her favourite TV show. She is not Alpha, but she wants to be the leader when playing with her brother. Mora will be mid-size and would do good in a home with a yard to run around and burn all her energy, ideally with a dog sibling to play with but she wouldn’t mind getting all the love and attention for her only.
The adoption fee for Mora is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Mora to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Alma was contacted by a young lady who saw a dog giving birth to 10 puppies at an empty lot in one of the neighborhoods on the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta. Alma has a group that raises funds to help feed and pay medical expenses for strays but has no shelter therefore she was unable to take them. She asked the lady if she would place them in her property (a building materials warehouse) and her group would provide food and vet care for all; fortunately, the young lady agreed. The momma (named Milagros) was malnourished and weak. Two out of the ten puppies did not survive but the rest of them were born healthy. Alma arranged for the Vet she works with, to check them and start their health protocol. The place they were at was not ideal, but they were not on the street and had a better chance of being adopted. Bear and his sister Mora were the first ones to be given a life-changing opportunity when they were taken out to be fostered in a home.
Bear is a lovely mix of huge ears and long legs; he is 6 months old and weighs approximately 6 kilos.
Bear gets along well with adults, children of all ages, and other dogs of all sizes. He is a high-energy puppy who likes to explore and play with his sister with whom he is most comfortable. They play with toys or chase each other in the yard. He uses the doggie door to go in and out of the house which he flies through. He is alert to noises outside the house and comes to let us know if there is something unusual going on. He sleeps in his crate throughout the night and takes naps during the day on the couch, preferably listening to his favourite TV show. He is a sweet boy who has realized that getting love and pets is the best thing after treats. He promises he will give you endless love and to prove that he proudly wears a heart-shaped mark on his chest. Bear would do well in a home with a yard to run around and burn all his energy, ideally with a dog sibling to play with but he wouldn’t mind getting all the love and attention for him only.
The adoption fee for Bear is $550 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Bear to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Bear is a lovely mix of huge ears and long legs; he is 6 months old and weighs approximately 6 kilos.
Bear gets along well with adults, children of all ages, and other dogs of all sizes. He is a high-energy puppy who likes to explore and play with his sister with whom he is most comfortable. They play with toys or chase each other in the yard. He uses the doggie door to go in and out of the house which he flies through. He is alert to noises outside the house and comes to let us know if there is something unusual going on. He sleeps in his crate throughout the night and takes naps during the day on the couch, preferably listening to his favourite TV show. He is a sweet boy who has realized that getting love and pets is the best thing after treats. He promises he will give you endless love and to prove that he proudly wears a heart-shaped mark on his chest. Bear would do well in a home with a yard to run around and burn all his energy, ideally with a dog sibling to play with but he wouldn’t mind getting all the love and attention for him only.
The adoption fee for Bear is $550 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Bear to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Camilo - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
Sometimes it is hard to comprehend this level of cruelty in humans, especially done towards innocent animals. Somebody (we reserve the right to call him a special name in private) owns a farm where he raises chickens and had a dog to guard the place since he is not there all the time. The dog did a good job and roamed free on the farm and even though he had no previous history of preying on chickens, one day after days of being left alone without food, desperate and starved, he chased one and killed it to survive. After several days, when the man came back to the farm and saw what had happened, he grabbed the dog and pulled out most of his teeth as punishment and then just threw him out to the street while he was in indescribable pain. A kind soul took him into her house however, she was in town temporarily and was unable to take him with her upon departure. She was looking for help and wanted to make sure the dog would never suffer again so she came to Livia, a long-time rescuer who was at a pet store promoting her rescues up for adoption and asked if she could take Camilo in her care; and after learning his story, Livia immediately agreed but had to place him in the municipal shelter as there were no foster homes available. The dog got depressed in the shelter, he quit eating and hardly got up his bed so as soon as a foster home became available, he was moved. He is thriving in his new place. He has been taken to the vet, tests have been done, shots given and has been neutered.
Camilo is a Shepperd mix male; he is approximately 4 years old and weighs 19 kilos.
Camilo is now a wonderful loving dog, who is physically and mentally healthy. He falls in love with people easily (talk about forgiveness) and gets along well with adults and children. He generally ignores cats but would react to an aggressive cat and some of the dogs he meets on his walks, if they approach him in a threatening way so he is always on a leash when taken out for his daily walks. He ignores cows and horses but tries to chase chickens. He rides well in the car but has not been on long car adventures yet. He likes to interact with people a lot. He gets attached very easily and makes a quick connection. He’s also a fast learner and has shown to adapt to new environments. Camilo has been left alone in the house and does not have destructive behavior, he eats kibble softened in water or broth and loves to get attention and love from his favorite human. He would do great in a home without cats, by himself, or with another dog that is not dominant; that way he can get used to having a companion and not a threat at home.
The adoption fee for Camilo is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Camilo to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Camilo is a Shepperd mix male; he is approximately 4 years old and weighs 19 kilos.
Camilo is now a wonderful loving dog, who is physically and mentally healthy. He falls in love with people easily (talk about forgiveness) and gets along well with adults and children. He generally ignores cats but would react to an aggressive cat and some of the dogs he meets on his walks, if they approach him in a threatening way so he is always on a leash when taken out for his daily walks. He ignores cows and horses but tries to chase chickens. He rides well in the car but has not been on long car adventures yet. He likes to interact with people a lot. He gets attached very easily and makes a quick connection. He’s also a fast learner and has shown to adapt to new environments. Camilo has been left alone in the house and does not have destructive behavior, he eats kibble softened in water or broth and loves to get attention and love from his favorite human. He would do great in a home without cats, by himself, or with another dog that is not dominant; that way he can get used to having a companion and not a threat at home.
The adoption fee for Camilo is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Camilo to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Osito - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
Nayeli was asked for help when someone saw a pregnant stray dog roaming on the streets close to the shelter. Nayeli took her in and soon after she was in labor, however, because she was emaciated, she could not give birth at the shelter. The staff rushed her to the vet clinic where she had a litter of 6, but unfortunately, only 3 puppies were born alive. Osito was the runt of the litter which soon made him the staff’s favorite, especially when they had to hand-feed them; the mom was in such bad shape she was not able to produce milk and was unable to nurse them.
Osito is a male Lab mix with some kind of cattle breed in the mix. He is not quite 2 years old and weights approximately 20 kilos.
Osito is a very sweet boy that loves adults and enjoys playing with children. He is comfortable sharing all the areas in the shelter and really enjoys his daily walks outside. He will bark at other dogs on the walk if they bark at him, but he’s mostly just interested in exploring. He isn’t a fan when other dogs get close to his food bowl and the simple solution is to feed him in a separate area so that everyone can enjoy their meal in peace. He does not have resource-guarding issues he will simply give a growl. Right now, he does live with lots of other dogs so this could very well resolve itself completely just with not being fed around 50+ other dogs. When his favourite people arrive at the shelter, he is determined to go say hi as fast as possible. This smart pup has learned that if the main door is closed, there’s always an open window he can use. Osito has remained the staff’s favorite (they call him the big baby), he is sweet and tender and loves to get love and attention. He would do great with a new family that includes another dog and a yard to play.
Osito can be shy when first meeting people, but in a very sweet and curious way. He finds confidence in his people and has been in the shelter since a baby with the same people every day, so we anticipate he may be quite shy while settling in with his new family but with time and patience we know he will show his family just how loving, fun and loyal he is. He will make a wonderful companion for someone (or someones), and we know whoever adopts him will fall more in love with him each day that they know him!
The adoption fee for Osito is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Osito to join your family, please submit an application found at mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Osito is a male Lab mix with some kind of cattle breed in the mix. He is not quite 2 years old and weights approximately 20 kilos.
Osito is a very sweet boy that loves adults and enjoys playing with children. He is comfortable sharing all the areas in the shelter and really enjoys his daily walks outside. He will bark at other dogs on the walk if they bark at him, but he’s mostly just interested in exploring. He isn’t a fan when other dogs get close to his food bowl and the simple solution is to feed him in a separate area so that everyone can enjoy their meal in peace. He does not have resource-guarding issues he will simply give a growl. Right now, he does live with lots of other dogs so this could very well resolve itself completely just with not being fed around 50+ other dogs. When his favourite people arrive at the shelter, he is determined to go say hi as fast as possible. This smart pup has learned that if the main door is closed, there’s always an open window he can use. Osito has remained the staff’s favorite (they call him the big baby), he is sweet and tender and loves to get love and attention. He would do great with a new family that includes another dog and a yard to play.
Osito can be shy when first meeting people, but in a very sweet and curious way. He finds confidence in his people and has been in the shelter since a baby with the same people every day, so we anticipate he may be quite shy while settling in with his new family but with time and patience we know he will show his family just how loving, fun and loyal he is. He will make a wonderful companion for someone (or someones), and we know whoever adopts him will fall more in love with him each day that they know him!
The adoption fee for Osito is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Osito to join your family, please submit an application found at mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Niña - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
When living circumstances change and there are pets in the home, the easiest way to get rid of them is to just toss them out to the street, quit feeding them and not allow them to come inside the house. This was sadly the case with this dog, that suddenly became homeless and hopeless until Nayeli saw her roaming on the streets, full of ticks and fleas, with small wounds on her body, hungry and thirsty. Nayeli got the owners to officially surrender her to the shelter and she was immediately taken into care. Her first trip was to the vet’s office to get checked and tested, and fortunately, besides being weak, she was in good health.
Niña is a female mixed breed who looks like she may have some St Bernard in her from her coloring, which is about 3 years old and weighs approximately 25 kilos.
Niña is a more submissive girl, she gets along well with all humans as well as the other dogs in the shelter and dogs she meets on her walks, she can be tested with cats if necessary. She can be a little protective with her food bowl, however being that she lives with 60 other dogs this isn't uncommon and could very well go away in a home where she doesn't have as much chaos around her while she is eating. Feeding her separately until she gains more confidence with food is a very easy solution. She has no problem sharing toys or her favorite comfy spots with other dogs. When people come in the shelter, she wants to be the first one to greet and loves getting the attention first. She can be a little bossy with the others if she’s not the first in line, but she is also bigger than lots of them so can march her way through if she wants. Niña is quite friendly, but it can take a bit for her to fully gain confidence with people. This is often the case for a lot of rescued dogs, so a family who adopts her will just need to take things at her pace and they will be wonderfully surprised by how loving she is as she grows comfortable. She has no issues meeting new people and will very quickly melt in your lap when she realizes you want to be friends. She loves ear scratches, belly rubs and is a softy, that is ready to love her new family. She would do great in a home with a yard to run around and probably another dog to play with. She would be a wonderful companion for almost any type of home and would make a great family dog.
The adoption fee for Niña is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Niña to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Niña is a female mixed breed who looks like she may have some St Bernard in her from her coloring, which is about 3 years old and weighs approximately 25 kilos.
Niña is a more submissive girl, she gets along well with all humans as well as the other dogs in the shelter and dogs she meets on her walks, she can be tested with cats if necessary. She can be a little protective with her food bowl, however being that she lives with 60 other dogs this isn't uncommon and could very well go away in a home where she doesn't have as much chaos around her while she is eating. Feeding her separately until she gains more confidence with food is a very easy solution. She has no problem sharing toys or her favorite comfy spots with other dogs. When people come in the shelter, she wants to be the first one to greet and loves getting the attention first. She can be a little bossy with the others if she’s not the first in line, but she is also bigger than lots of them so can march her way through if she wants. Niña is quite friendly, but it can take a bit for her to fully gain confidence with people. This is often the case for a lot of rescued dogs, so a family who adopts her will just need to take things at her pace and they will be wonderfully surprised by how loving she is as she grows comfortable. She has no issues meeting new people and will very quickly melt in your lap when she realizes you want to be friends. She loves ear scratches, belly rubs and is a softy, that is ready to love her new family. She would do great in a home with a yard to run around and probably another dog to play with. She would be a wonderful companion for almost any type of home and would make a great family dog.
The adoption fee for Niña is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Niña to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Panela - In a PV foster and looking for a forever home
Panela and her brother Tiny Tim had a really rough ride at first. Originally a wonderful person reached out to us informing us that there were a litter of 7 tiny shepherd mix puppies on the street and that 3 of them had already been run over and killed in traffic, they were able to save the remaining 4 and we were able to take 2 of the puppies - Tiny Tim and a sister who we named Mina and another rescue took the other 2 - Panela and anothre. Their blood values were absolutely abysmal, their organs were failing and sadly it was too late for Tiny Tim's sibling. Even with a blood transfusion from one of our big healthy dogs she didn’t make it. We couldn’t save her but we tried very hard as did our vets, and we tried to take solace in the fact that she knew love and warmth in her final days. We were still in contact with their rescuers who were also very sad to learn about Mina’s passing, and told us that one of the two that had gone to another rescue had also died. Tiny Tim had started to improve and since each of the sibling pairs were now all alone, we asked whether we could reunite them so that they could lean on each other as well as us for morale and healing.
So Tiny Tim and Panela were reunited and both began to really thrive and are now happy, squishy, bouncy, fun, and healthy puppies weighing about 15kg each and are roughly 7 months old.
Panela is a girl and has the darker face of the two siblings, she is so silly and playful and just a joy to be around. She is the more shy of the two siblings and we have been working on building her confidence out in the world and she is coming on leaps and bounds. Sometimes if lots of things are happening all at once (screaming children running full speed towards her, big scary trucks passing by, and rogue chickens jumping out from under cars for example) she will get stressed and want to stop walking, but she loves walking with an older or more confident dog so she can copy them and take on whatever the world throws at her. When we first got her she was a little scared of big male dogs, but with a gentle introduction she soon loves them.
Since she has been going to doggy daycare ran by our dog trainer this has pretty much gone away and she is really flourishing into a confident dog who loves to lay down and hang out at cafes and go on boat adventures to the beach. Both puppies are so sweet and cuddly and above all else love to play
with their dog and human friends and then take a well deserved nap.
Panela can be on a flight into Vancouver once and adoptive home is found. Her adoption fee of $550 includes flight, spay, full vetting and vaccines
So Tiny Tim and Panela were reunited and both began to really thrive and are now happy, squishy, bouncy, fun, and healthy puppies weighing about 15kg each and are roughly 7 months old.
Panela is a girl and has the darker face of the two siblings, she is so silly and playful and just a joy to be around. She is the more shy of the two siblings and we have been working on building her confidence out in the world and she is coming on leaps and bounds. Sometimes if lots of things are happening all at once (screaming children running full speed towards her, big scary trucks passing by, and rogue chickens jumping out from under cars for example) she will get stressed and want to stop walking, but she loves walking with an older or more confident dog so she can copy them and take on whatever the world throws at her. When we first got her she was a little scared of big male dogs, but with a gentle introduction she soon loves them.
Since she has been going to doggy daycare ran by our dog trainer this has pretty much gone away and she is really flourishing into a confident dog who loves to lay down and hang out at cafes and go on boat adventures to the beach. Both puppies are so sweet and cuddly and above all else love to play
with their dog and human friends and then take a well deserved nap.
Panela can be on a flight into Vancouver once and adoptive home is found. Her adoption fee of $550 includes flight, spay, full vetting and vaccines
Tiny Tim - In a PV foster and looking for a forever home
Tiny Tim and his sister Panela had a really rough ride at first. Originally a wonderful person reached out to us informing us that there were a litter of 7 tiny shepherd mix puppies on the street and that 3 of them had already been run over and killed in traffic, they were able to save the remaining 4 and we were able to take 2 of the puppies and another rescue took the other 2. Their blood values were absolutely abysmal, their organs were failing and sadly it was too late for Tiny Tim’s sibling, who we named Mina. Even with a blood transfusion from one of our big healthy dogs she didn’t make it. We
couldn’t save her but we tried very hard as did our vets, and we tried to take solace in the fact that she knew love and warmth in her final days. We were still in contact with their rescuers who were also very sad to learn about Mina’s passing, and told us that one of the two that had gone to another rescue had also died. Tiny Tim had started to improve and since each of the sibling pairs were now all alone, we asked whether we could reunite them so that they could lean on each other as well as us for morale and healing.
So Tiny Tim and Panela were reunited and both began to really thrive and are now happy, squishy, bouncy, fun, and healthy puppies weighing about 15kg each and are roughly 7 months old.
Tiny Tim has the paler face of the two and is just the sweetest boy on planet earth, he loves being held like a baby and will press his head against your neck quietly until you are done with the cuddle. He is good on leash, and confident and adaptable out in the world, he lives with 10 other dogs and goes to doggy daycare 2 days a week which he loves. He lived with cats up until a month ago and didn´t mind them at all, and doesn´t pay huge amounts of attention to cats he passes on the street. Timmy knows sit, down, and will go to his crate when he is told it is time to eat (all our dogs eat in their crates so they can get comfortable in there and to prevent arguments amongst all the dogs during food time). He hasn´t had much interaction with children as we don´t know many but he enjoys meeting strangers out of the house and at home and we think he would love to join a family with kids that are dog savvy. He loves car rides and general adventure and whoever his future family is will surely feel like they have won the jackpot.
Tiny Tim can be on a flight into Vancouver once an adoptive home is found His adoption fee of $550 includes flight, neuter, vaccines and full vetting
Please apply on mexpup.com or email cass@mexpup.com if interested
couldn’t save her but we tried very hard as did our vets, and we tried to take solace in the fact that she knew love and warmth in her final days. We were still in contact with their rescuers who were also very sad to learn about Mina’s passing, and told us that one of the two that had gone to another rescue had also died. Tiny Tim had started to improve and since each of the sibling pairs were now all alone, we asked whether we could reunite them so that they could lean on each other as well as us for morale and healing.
So Tiny Tim and Panela were reunited and both began to really thrive and are now happy, squishy, bouncy, fun, and healthy puppies weighing about 15kg each and are roughly 7 months old.
Tiny Tim has the paler face of the two and is just the sweetest boy on planet earth, he loves being held like a baby and will press his head against your neck quietly until you are done with the cuddle. He is good on leash, and confident and adaptable out in the world, he lives with 10 other dogs and goes to doggy daycare 2 days a week which he loves. He lived with cats up until a month ago and didn´t mind them at all, and doesn´t pay huge amounts of attention to cats he passes on the street. Timmy knows sit, down, and will go to his crate when he is told it is time to eat (all our dogs eat in their crates so they can get comfortable in there and to prevent arguments amongst all the dogs during food time). He hasn´t had much interaction with children as we don´t know many but he enjoys meeting strangers out of the house and at home and we think he would love to join a family with kids that are dog savvy. He loves car rides and general adventure and whoever his future family is will surely feel like they have won the jackpot.
Tiny Tim can be on a flight into Vancouver once an adoptive home is found His adoption fee of $550 includes flight, neuter, vaccines and full vetting
Please apply on mexpup.com or email cass@mexpup.com if interested
Sam - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
Nayely was walking down the street when she noticed a cardboard box that was moving. Not knowing what she was going to find, she got close and cautiously uncovered two newborn puppies, cold and uncomfortable in such small space. She immediately took them to the shelter and looked for a foster momma who would breast-feed them. Luckily, she was able to find one who nursed them to the point they were able to eat on their own. Once the pups were bigger, they were taken to the Vet and testing showed they were healthy pups.
Sam is a beautiful, highly desirable Mexican mutt. He is about 1.5 years and weighs approximately 23 kilos.
Sam gets along with everybody in the shelter including adults, teenagers, and especially young children, and he very much enjoys welcoming visitors to the place. He reacts well to people visiting the house, but we do not know how he does with cats (we can test if needed). He walks well on leash and when he sees other dogs during his daily walks, he barks at them, but not in an aggressive way. He is not food aggressive and shares toys and a sleeping area with the rest of the dogs. Sam is a very happy dog and is pretty goofy. He nibbles trying to get attention and will gently nibble at your shoelaces, water bottle, pockets etc. He does this in a way that is honestly really cute but will need to be corrected and redirected. He loves kids but anyone with kids too young would maybe not be fit ONLY because we worry that people will mistake his goofy nibbling as Sam biting with intention, which is absolutely NOT the case, he just thinks it’s fun!!! He is used to being with other dogs and typically with a person around most of the time so can get a bit stressed when being left alone for long periods of time so this will just need to be gradually worked up to. He would probably be stoked with a person who worked occasionally from home or if he could be taken to daycare or on pack walks etc. to break up his day. We would probably recommend when leaving him at home alone him having a space that he could chill where exciting objects are out of reach, or we imagine he would likely be very proud to show his human what he has managed to chew for them while they were gone😄 He would do great with an active family and another dog in the house so he can play and burn energy.
The adoption fee for Sam is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like Sam to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com
Sam is a beautiful, highly desirable Mexican mutt. He is about 1.5 years and weighs approximately 23 kilos.
Sam gets along with everybody in the shelter including adults, teenagers, and especially young children, and he very much enjoys welcoming visitors to the place. He reacts well to people visiting the house, but we do not know how he does with cats (we can test if needed). He walks well on leash and when he sees other dogs during his daily walks, he barks at them, but not in an aggressive way. He is not food aggressive and shares toys and a sleeping area with the rest of the dogs. Sam is a very happy dog and is pretty goofy. He nibbles trying to get attention and will gently nibble at your shoelaces, water bottle, pockets etc. He does this in a way that is honestly really cute but will need to be corrected and redirected. He loves kids but anyone with kids too young would maybe not be fit ONLY because we worry that people will mistake his goofy nibbling as Sam biting with intention, which is absolutely NOT the case, he just thinks it’s fun!!! He is used to being with other dogs and typically with a person around most of the time so can get a bit stressed when being left alone for long periods of time so this will just need to be gradually worked up to. He would probably be stoked with a person who worked occasionally from home or if he could be taken to daycare or on pack walks etc. to break up his day. We would probably recommend when leaving him at home alone him having a space that he could chill where exciting objects are out of reach, or we imagine he would likely be very proud to show his human what he has managed to chew for them while they were gone😄 He would do great with an active family and another dog in the house so he can play and burn energy.
The adoption fee for Sam is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like Sam to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com
Nala - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever family
A beautiful dog was running thru the streets disoriented, looking for shelter and trying to hide from her abusive owner who would hit her for the slightest reason. A kind neighbor allowed her in their house and went talk to the owner who said he did not want her and was happy to surrender her. The lady tucked her into a nice comfy bed to spend the night and the next day started searching for help; Adriana stepped up and took the dog, got her to the Vet where she got checked, was tested,and given a very much needed wash.
Nala is a sweet beautiful American Pitbull Terrier female dog, about 2 years old and weights approximately 21 kilos.
Nala is just a big cuddly girl; she is affectionate, sweet and loves to welcome people visiting the house. She likes adult women however, based in her story of abuse, it’s not surprising that she does not initially trust adult males and needs time to warm up to them. She enjoys the company of teenagers and children but does not like cats. She gets scared at loud noises (again, past abuse) and is just learning to enjoy car rides. She is not food possessive and will share toys with the other two dogs in her foster home. She loves exercise, her daily walks, and walks well on leash. She has stayed home for long periods of time and is not destructive. Because of her size and being a bit rough when playing, a family with no small children would be best, however, having a sibling dog she can play with, would be ideal.
The adoption fee for Nala is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like to adopt Nala you can apply at mexpup.com or email cass@mexpup.com to get more information.
Nala is a sweet beautiful American Pitbull Terrier female dog, about 2 years old and weights approximately 21 kilos.
Nala is just a big cuddly girl; she is affectionate, sweet and loves to welcome people visiting the house. She likes adult women however, based in her story of abuse, it’s not surprising that she does not initially trust adult males and needs time to warm up to them. She enjoys the company of teenagers and children but does not like cats. She gets scared at loud noises (again, past abuse) and is just learning to enjoy car rides. She is not food possessive and will share toys with the other two dogs in her foster home. She loves exercise, her daily walks, and walks well on leash. She has stayed home for long periods of time and is not destructive. Because of her size and being a bit rough when playing, a family with no small children would be best, however, having a sibling dog she can play with, would be ideal.
The adoption fee for Nala is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like to adopt Nala you can apply at mexpup.com or email cass@mexpup.com to get more information.
Waffles - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever 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. A while back, during a clinic in the outskirts of town, 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, one of the volunteers at the clinic did all she could to find a foster home for her and at that very moment the pup had a foster and also became a MexPup. She had a bad case of mange (thankfully the non-contagious type) but she still had extremely swollen feet and cracks in the skin all over her body. She was alert and had clear eyes but was extremely weak. Waffles was taken to get vet care and due to the severity of her swollen feet and skin cracks all over her body she remained in the clinic. Once she was stabilized, she moved to the foster home where she started her recovery and new life.
Waffles is an American Staffordshire terrier female about 7.5 years old and currently weighs approximately 22 kilos.
Waffles has been in care for many years now. Sadly, time has continued to tick by, and she’s just been unlucky. When she was younger and finding her way, she was a handful and none of her applications were a good match. As the years passed, I think people saw her post and thought there must be a reason no one else wanted her and so they didn’t inquire or give us a chance to tell them more about her. We really hope that Waffles will finally get her chance. We know there is a great family out there for her somewhere.
Waffles is doing well. She is happy, healthy, and absolutely ready to find her family. In general, Waffles gets along with some dogs, but she would be best as the only animal in the home since she can be possessive of her belongings, including water and food. Being a stray is difficult and some dogs are still fearful of some of the dangers they faced on the streets; Waffles gets very stressed with loud noises, such as fireworks or thunder. 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 she has recovered and now, we are excited for her to find a family to call her own. Please share this post so that we can give this lovely girl the great life she deserves.
The adoption fee for Waffles is $450 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Waffles is an American Staffordshire terrier female about 7.5 years old and currently weighs approximately 22 kilos.
Waffles has been in care for many years now. Sadly, time has continued to tick by, and she’s just been unlucky. When she was younger and finding her way, she was a handful and none of her applications were a good match. As the years passed, I think people saw her post and thought there must be a reason no one else wanted her and so they didn’t inquire or give us a chance to tell them more about her. We really hope that Waffles will finally get her chance. We know there is a great family out there for her somewhere.
Waffles is doing well. She is happy, healthy, and absolutely ready to find her family. In general, Waffles gets along with some dogs, but she would be best as the only animal in the home since she can be possessive of her belongings, including water and food. Being a stray is difficult and some dogs are still fearful of some of the dangers they faced on the streets; Waffles gets very stressed with loud noises, such as fireworks or thunder. 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 she has recovered and now, we are excited for her to find a family to call her own. Please share this post so that we can give this lovely girl the great life she deserves.
The adoption fee for Waffles is $450 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Bimba - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
Juanita saw this beautiful dog near her home late at night and she noticed the dog was scared and was trying to hide from two unknown men. Juanita called her and she came to her right away, when the men saw she was with somebody they left without saying a word so Juanita believed they had bad intentions. The pup had a collar on but no tag; Juanita figured the dog was trying to escape from a bad situation, so she decided to help her and took her in. Once she got the chance to check her, she was sure her new rescue had been neglected since she was underweight, her skin was in bad condition, missing hair in some spots, was filthy, had long nails and was full of fleas and ticks. She also looked like she had recently been lactating so she may have been used for illegal breeding. The next morning, Juanita reached out for help via Facebook groups which Carmen & Claudia saw. They stepped in taking her to the Vet where tests were run, and medications were given, and she was ready for a new start.
Bimba is a beautiful American Staffordshire Terrier mix about 4.5 years old. She weights approximately 28 kilos.
Bimba has greatly improved since her rescue, she is a confident girl now that enjoys her daily walks on a leash. She is playful and loves being off leash in safe spaces. She gets a little hyper when there are larger groups of dogs, but she does great with 1 or a maximum of 2 medium to large dogs. Bimba is not very fond of small dogs, especially louder ones, so she needs a home without any small dogs or cats. Bimba has medium energy and is super affectionate with her humans. She also enjoys being lazy at home in a large doggy bed. She loves squeaky toys, plush toys and loves laying in the sun whenever possible. She is not used to spending long periods of time in a crate. We think Bimba would enjoy and benefit from some basic obedience classes as to keep her active and learning.
Her ideal owners would be a family with teenagers or a couple with no kids (and no plans to have any). If the owners have had experience with similar medium to large breeds like her, Bimba would benefit from their leadership and guidance to become the best dog she can be.
The adoption fee for Bimba is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Bimba is a beautiful American Staffordshire Terrier mix about 4.5 years old. She weights approximately 28 kilos.
Bimba has greatly improved since her rescue, she is a confident girl now that enjoys her daily walks on a leash. She is playful and loves being off leash in safe spaces. She gets a little hyper when there are larger groups of dogs, but she does great with 1 or a maximum of 2 medium to large dogs. Bimba is not very fond of small dogs, especially louder ones, so she needs a home without any small dogs or cats. Bimba has medium energy and is super affectionate with her humans. She also enjoys being lazy at home in a large doggy bed. She loves squeaky toys, plush toys and loves laying in the sun whenever possible. She is not used to spending long periods of time in a crate. We think Bimba would enjoy and benefit from some basic obedience classes as to keep her active and learning.
Her ideal owners would be a family with teenagers or a couple with no kids (and no plans to have any). If the owners have had experience with similar medium to large breeds like her, Bimba would benefit from their leadership and guidance to become the best dog she can be.
The adoption fee for Bimba is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Heydi - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
Two helpless puppies were found on the street, our guess is that whoever had the momma, was indifferent to their suffering and just carelessly dumped her littler. When found, Heydi, on top of being malnourished, filthy and full of fleas, had a big cut on her face, probably because of a dog attack; Nayeli just could not help herself but take the puppies into care. Heydi was immediately taken to the Vet for a regular checkup as usual but most important, to have the wound taken care of. Tests were run, deworming was given, antibiotics were prescribed and off she went to a safe place to recover and start a new life.
Heydi is a highly desirable mutt (the best breed ever) mix with St Bernard about 6 months old. She weights approximately 18 kilos, and our guess is she will be large size when fully grown.
Fully recovered now and with a little scar on her face (but who cares, right?), Heydi is a beautiful and happy puppy, very social and active; she loves her foster siblings and people visiting the shelter. She has been around cats and rather than being aggressive, she was scared of them. During her daily walks, she loves exploring and discovering everything there is to see and sniff. She has lots of energy and when playing, she can be a bit rough not knowing how strong she can be so a family with little kids may not be her ideal home. Heydi is a sweet, tender, and affectionate girl that enjoys getting all the love and pets she can get.
The adoption fee for Heydi is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Heydi is a highly desirable mutt (the best breed ever) mix with St Bernard about 6 months old. She weights approximately 18 kilos, and our guess is she will be large size when fully grown.
Fully recovered now and with a little scar on her face (but who cares, right?), Heydi is a beautiful and happy puppy, very social and active; she loves her foster siblings and people visiting the shelter. She has been around cats and rather than being aggressive, she was scared of them. During her daily walks, she loves exploring and discovering everything there is to see and sniff. She has lots of energy and when playing, she can be a bit rough not knowing how strong she can be so a family with little kids may not be her ideal home. Heydi is a sweet, tender, and affectionate girl that enjoys getting all the love and pets she can get.
The adoption fee for Heydi is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Platano - In a PV foster & looking for a loving FURever home
Platano was born in the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta, in one of the poorest areas around. He was born to a dog that had a family, irresponsible enough not to have her spayed so she got pregnant (unknown how many times). This time she had a litter in which Platano was one of the puppies. The momma was neglected, in bad shape, underweight and full of fleas and ticks so the puppies would have suffered the same fate if a kind soul would not have picked them up and offered them a better chance of life. Nayeli picked the puppies up, took the whole family to the Vet where they were treated for internal and external parasites and the momma was spayed. After running tests to make sure they did not carry any scary illnesses, the puppies went to the shelter for a new start.
Platano is a handsome mix breed (one of the best breeds) about 14 months old. He weights approximately 35 kilos.
Platano is very friendly with all people and loves to please so he tends to get more pets than others. Although he likes little kids, he could be a little bit strong when playing, so we would suggest a home with older kids if any. He gets along with all the dogs and cats in the shelter and enjoys the activity going on, but also loves his alone time and going out for his walks; on the leash (which he does very well). Did we mention he loves car rides ? When someone new comes in the shelter or when he enters a new place, he takes his time to check out the new humans and/or surroundings before coming up to greet them or settling. He is a calm dude that loves humans and will make a great addition to a family.
The adoption fee for Platano is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Platano is a handsome mix breed (one of the best breeds) about 14 months old. He weights approximately 35 kilos.
Platano is very friendly with all people and loves to please so he tends to get more pets than others. Although he likes little kids, he could be a little bit strong when playing, so we would suggest a home with older kids if any. He gets along with all the dogs and cats in the shelter and enjoys the activity going on, but also loves his alone time and going out for his walks; on the leash (which he does very well). Did we mention he loves car rides ? When someone new comes in the shelter or when he enters a new place, he takes his time to check out the new humans and/or surroundings before coming up to greet them or settling. He is a calm dude that loves humans and will make a great addition to a family.
The adoption fee for Platano is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
APPLICATION RECEIVED
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Fox - Application received
When Nayeli went for a shopping trip to a street mall in Puerto Vallarta, she saw this dog running in distress, disoriented, thirsty and hungry. The pup was trying to get close to people looking for anyone that would provide her with some food and water, however, nobody seemed to notice her. Nayeli knew that if she didn’t take her to the shelter, the dog would become one of the hundreds of dogs living in the streets. She got the pup and off they drove to the Vet’s office where she was checked and fortunately, besides being underweight and filthy, she tested negative for all scary illnesses. She was treated for parasites, given vitamins and a much-needed wash and off she went to a secure place where she did not have to search for her food.
Fox is a loving Lab mix female dog, about 1.5 years old and weights approximately 20 kilos.
Fox is an extremely affectionate girl. She has so much love to give, and she has a very special soul. She will shower her people with kisses and is very sweet when meeting strangers. She gets nervous when she hears loud noises and tends to bark at people when riding in the car or at dogs when going out on walks. With her history, it isn’t a surprise that she can be a bit protective of her food bowl, her sleeping area and her toys. She lives with about 50 other dogs and just gives a little growl, so they know when she needs her space; however, most of the time she is happy and enjoys being around all the dogs. She just needs a break from them sometimes (I feel like that around humans sometimes too ). She walks well on a leash and loves her daily walks.
The adoption fee for Fox is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you would like Fox to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com
Mia - Application received
Two helpless puppies were found on the street., our guess is that whoever had the momma, was indifferent to their suffering and just carelessly dumped her littler. When found, Mia was malnourished, filthy and full of fleas; Nayeli knew she had to take the puppies into care. Mia was immediately taken to the Vet for a regular checkup as usual where tests were run, deworming was given and off she went to a safe place to recover and start a new life.
Mia is a highly desirable mutt (the best breed ever) mix with St Bernard about 6 months old. She weights approximately 20 kilos, and our guess is she has more growing to do.
Healthy now, Mia is a beautiful and happy puppy, very social and active; she loves her foster siblings and people visiting the shelter. She has been around cats and rather than being aggressive, she was scared of them. During her daily walks, she can’t help herself but get excited discovering the big world around her. She has lots of energy and when playing, she can be a bit rough not knowing how strong she can be so a family with little kids may not be her ideal home. Mia is a happy puppy that enjoys getting all the love and pets she can get.
The adoption fee for Mia is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Mia is a highly desirable mutt (the best breed ever) mix with St Bernard about 6 months old. She weights approximately 20 kilos, and our guess is she has more growing to do.
Healthy now, Mia is a beautiful and happy puppy, very social and active; she loves her foster siblings and people visiting the shelter. She has been around cats and rather than being aggressive, she was scared of them. During her daily walks, she can’t help herself but get excited discovering the big world around her. She has lots of energy and when playing, she can be a bit rough not knowing how strong she can be so a family with little kids may not be her ideal home. Mia is a happy puppy that enjoys getting all the love and pets she can get.
The adoption fee for Mia is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Marley - Application received
Late one night as Keely and her family were leaving a friend’s house, they noticed a sweet, scared, very skinny female dog leaving an empty lot in search of food. They had a bag of food in the car to feed strays, so they poured some for her to eat. She approached very cautiously, but desperate for a meal. As she got closer, it appeared that she had recently given birth to a litter of puppies. They talked to the security in the area and were told that about a week or so ago some man had thrown her out of the car and left her after telling them he didn't care what happened to her. They could not just leave her, so they gained her trust and got her in the car to take home with them and once home they made a safe place for her to rest and eat before introducing her to their other 3 dogs and 2 cats. As she gained strength, she seemed to adjust easily to the other animals and people who came to the house even though they think she was abused, neglected, and never shown love or affection. When taken to the Vet the next day, he said that she had had a liter, but not recently. She was vaccinated, spayed, and is now in good health.
Marley resembles the Black Mouth Cur breed, is approximately 2 years old, and weighs 17 kilos.
She thrives with people around but grew exceptionally anxious when left alone so her foster family started to crate training her so that when they left, she could stay in a safe place for the short amount of time that no one was home. She now runs into her crate with a treat, when she knows they are getting ready to leave. She has a very gentle and loving nature and loves to play. As she has been nurtured back to health, she has shown she has a lot of strength and energy and would be a great companion for someone who lives an active lifestyle. She is house-trained if she can go outside and responds well to treats and verbal praise. She trains easily and loves to make her people happy. She just recently started to show signs of jealousy to their older, larger female dog in the house so they think it would probably do best if she goes to a home with smaller dogs or alone. She loves cats, kids, and people and plays nonstop with dogs that are smaller than her. She is ready for a life with a family that has as much love to give her as she has to give her family.
The adoption fee for Marley is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. If you are ready for Marley to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Marley resembles the Black Mouth Cur breed, is approximately 2 years old, and weighs 17 kilos.
She thrives with people around but grew exceptionally anxious when left alone so her foster family started to crate training her so that when they left, she could stay in a safe place for the short amount of time that no one was home. She now runs into her crate with a treat, when she knows they are getting ready to leave. She has a very gentle and loving nature and loves to play. As she has been nurtured back to health, she has shown she has a lot of strength and energy and would be a great companion for someone who lives an active lifestyle. She is house-trained if she can go outside and responds well to treats and verbal praise. She trains easily and loves to make her people happy. She just recently started to show signs of jealousy to their older, larger female dog in the house so they think it would probably do best if she goes to a home with smaller dogs or alone. She loves cats, kids, and people and plays nonstop with dogs that are smaller than her. She is ready for a life with a family that has as much love to give her as she has to give her family.
The adoption fee for Marley is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. If you are ready for Marley to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Sally - Application received
Just like a lot of people (unfortunately) who think owning a dog is a commodity, this irresponsible owner had a female dog that we could say had a home, if that meant having this person call her “his dog” with no further responsibility. The intact dog got pregnant the very first time she was in heat and later gave birth to 12 puppies in an empty lot however, due to the poor health condition she was in, most of the puppies didn’t make it. An AA group got a piece of land in the neighborhood and volunteers started building their new facility. They saw the momma and the few puppies and started feeding them and giving them love which made them not want to leave. As they built rooms and roofs, they were offered a bed, food, and fresh water every day. Irina, the group leader finally went to talk to the owner to request their release, to which he immediately agreed. Irina, who is a long-time dog rescuer, took them to get checked by a vet, where they had blood work done, got shots, and vitamins prescribed.
Sally is one of the puppies, she is a mixed breed female, about a year old, and weighs approximately 12 kilos.
Sally gets along well with adults, teenagers, and young children as well as other dogs and cats. She loves to welcome people visiting the AA premises and makes sure they pet her and give her some love on their way in. During heavy rains, she fears thunder and goes to her bed where she feels safe. She is “the good girl” of the pack, mellow (mid-energy) and loving, so having another dog in the home will be good for her but she can also be an only dog if taken out for daily walks (she does well on leash and loves her walks).
The adoption fee for Sally $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Sally to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Sally is one of the puppies, she is a mixed breed female, about a year old, and weighs approximately 12 kilos.
Sally gets along well with adults, teenagers, and young children as well as other dogs and cats. She loves to welcome people visiting the AA premises and makes sure they pet her and give her some love on their way in. During heavy rains, she fears thunder and goes to her bed where she feels safe. She is “the good girl” of the pack, mellow (mid-energy) and loving, so having another dog in the home will be good for her but she can also be an only dog if taken out for daily walks (she does well on leash and loves her walks).
The adoption fee for Sally $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Sally to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Virdi - Application received
Claudia received a call from Barbi, asking for help for a momma dog and her two puppies. She was new in the neighborhood and had no financial resources but that did not stop her from taking the stray dog into her home when she was pregnant. Unfortunately, when the landlord found out she had the momma and newborn puppies in the house he asked to “get rid” of them immediately or empty the house. Barbi was desperate for help and Claudia accepted the momma Benjiluna and her two puppies, Channa and Virdi, into the shelter. She took them all to get checked; besides being malnourished, no scary illnesses were present. After regular Vet visits to check their health, they were vaccinated and eventually spayed/neutered. Virdi is a Westiepoo mix male, about 7 months old, and he weighs approximately 11 kilos. Virdi is a happy puppy who loves the company of humans and other dogs in the shelter. He enjoys playing with them all. He is confident and active so he adores his daily walks outside the shelter where he can say hi to the neighbors and get all the love and attention he can get from them. He loves going on adventures where he can run and enjoy the breeze, he also enjoys water adventures very much. He is learning commands and now knows “ven” (come) and of course no! He would do great in a home with another dog or children to play with. The adoption fee for Virdi is $600 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. If you are ready for Virdi to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Mooch - Adoption pending
Mooch was wandering the streets of 5 de Diciembre in bad shape. They had never seen him before, and they had lived in the area for a long time. He was emaciated, was missing fur in many places, and simply looked horrible. He was doing all he could to latch onto someone, anyone. He showed how friendly he was by slowly coming up to greet people and/or their dogs with a wagging tail and a friendly posture. When Todd & Patty saw him, it was clear he was on a downward spiral that would speed up each day he remained on the streets. Sadly, their own dogs weren´t keen on this stranger, so while Todd took them home, Patty befriended this sad-looking guy and waited for Todd to return with the car. They immediately got him to the vet to give him a chance at life. We can only assume at some point Mooch had a family. Why he ended up on the streets is unknown, but sadly no one was looking for him. Thankfully Claudia was able to provide a foster home and Mooch began his road to recovery. It took time, but with medicated baths and other treatments, he has fully recovered.
This handsome Lab/ Springer Spaniel mix is about 9 years old and weighs approximately 24 kilos.
Mooch is a lovely gentleman that gets along with all the dogs he meets as well as adults and children of all ages. He is way past his chewing stage and is not food or toy possessive. He behaves very well when walking on a leash and greets visitors with a gentle welcome bark. He has a calm personality and enjoys spending time laying on the grass while watching the world go by. Please help us find this senior boy a loving home where he can relax, get belly rubs and be a part of a family.
The adoption fee for Mooch is $400 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
This handsome Lab/ Springer Spaniel mix is about 9 years old and weighs approximately 24 kilos.
Mooch is a lovely gentleman that gets along with all the dogs he meets as well as adults and children of all ages. He is way past his chewing stage and is not food or toy possessive. He behaves very well when walking on a leash and greets visitors with a gentle welcome bark. He has a calm personality and enjoys spending time laying on the grass while watching the world go by. Please help us find this senior boy a loving home where he can relax, get belly rubs and be a part of a family.
The adoption fee for Mooch is $400 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight if a foster or adoptive home is found. Please email cass@mexpup.com or submit an application on mexpup.com
Tomas - Application received
A very common way (wrongful also) to get rid of unwanted dogs is to abandon them tied to a tree, a fence, a power pole or whatever is accessible at the time. Unfortunately, this was the case of Tomas when he was first rescued; a lady saw him tied to a tree in the neighborhood park and after asking around to make sure the owner was not close by, she learned the person had tied him and left several hours before which made it clear to her that, he was not coming back. She untied the scared and shaking dog and took him home. Her intention was to adopt him if he would adapt to her dogs and family, which Tomas did nicely. He lived in what was supposed to be his forever home for about 9 months however, the lady’s daughter, lived with her and not having much to do started to get abusive with Tomas to the point that one day, she threw acid to his eyes. A neighbor learned about this and immediately got him out of there before any more harm was done, unfortunately that neighbor had a full house and was unable to take him in therefore she put him in a boarding facility where Tomas has been living ever since. She made sure he recovered from the treatment for his eyes (the damage is almost un-noticeable but he still needs to get lubricant drops to prevent irritation), was given shots and neutered.
Tomas is a handsome Border Collie Lab mix male dog, that is about 3 years old and weights approximately 21 kilos.
Tomas is a big goofy boy and despite having been betrayed and mistreated, he loves people and is very social with all the adults in the boarding facility; he can be tested with teenagers and younger kids if needed. He has been around cats and while he is curious and wants to play, he chases them without being aggressive. He does well with other dogs in off leash areas, will share toys and chill area but can be a little protective of his food if others come close while he is eating so if there were any other dog in the house, they would simply need to be fed in separate areas. He is a happy, active, and mentally healthy dog. He is very loving and takes new people and new situations very well. Tomas does want everyone to know he is there, so at first, he sometimes barks to demand attention. He does well in the car and very much enjoys his daily walks doing well on a leash. He has been left in his designated area in the boarding facility and has not shown any destructive behavior. He does respond to basic training like “Conmigo” (with me), “Sientate” (sit), “Hechate” (down), “Quieto” (stay), “Atras” (back), “Ven” (come) and “No, no”
The adoption fee for Tomas is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Tomas to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Tomas is a handsome Border Collie Lab mix male dog, that is about 3 years old and weights approximately 21 kilos.
Tomas is a big goofy boy and despite having been betrayed and mistreated, he loves people and is very social with all the adults in the boarding facility; he can be tested with teenagers and younger kids if needed. He has been around cats and while he is curious and wants to play, he chases them without being aggressive. He does well with other dogs in off leash areas, will share toys and chill area but can be a little protective of his food if others come close while he is eating so if there were any other dog in the house, they would simply need to be fed in separate areas. He is a happy, active, and mentally healthy dog. He is very loving and takes new people and new situations very well. Tomas does want everyone to know he is there, so at first, he sometimes barks to demand attention. He does well in the car and very much enjoys his daily walks doing well on a leash. He has been left in his designated area in the boarding facility and has not shown any destructive behavior. He does respond to basic training like “Conmigo” (with me), “Sientate” (sit), “Hechate” (down), “Quieto” (stay), “Atras” (back), “Ven” (come) and “No, no”
The adoption fee for Tomas is $500 and includes flight, neuter, vaccines, and full vetting. He can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Tomas to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Trixi - Application received
As long as there is no real culture of spay/neuter, especially in places where people let their dogs roam free on the streets, dogs and cats will keep reproducing. This is one of those many sad stories where a female dog wandering the streets went into heat and soon enough, got pregnant. She survived by eating what some kind people would feed stray dogs as well as searching for food in the trash. The time came and she gave birth to 11 puppies, right there in an old, abandoned house. A kind lady in the neighborhood started to search for help and Nayeli got the call; she just couldn’t say no and welcomed the whole family into the shelter. After vet visits, shots, vitamins, and tests for scary illnesses, she made sure they were all healthy and ready for a life change. Trixi is one of the family members.
Trixi is a beautiful stray/mutt mix about 1.8 years old and weighs approximately 16.5 kilos.
Trixi is a docile girl; she loves adult men and women as well as young children. Although she has seen cats and has not reacted aggressively, she can be tested for socializing if required. She is on the quiet side and quite social, when she is around other dogs, she wants to play with them all, but will retreat if an alpha dog comes around. She is not protective of her food bowl, sleeping area, or toys which she happily shares with the others. She is past the chewing puppy phase. Trixi may seem timid at first when meeting new people, but she warms up fast and shows what a sweet and loving girl she is. She loves her daily walks outside the shelter, she walks well on a leash, and she also enjoys car rides. Trixi would be the perfect, low-energy dog for a family with children or adults only.
The adoption fee for Trixi is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Trixi to join your family, please submit an application found at mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Trixi is a beautiful stray/mutt mix about 1.8 years old and weighs approximately 16.5 kilos.
Trixi is a docile girl; she loves adult men and women as well as young children. Although she has seen cats and has not reacted aggressively, she can be tested for socializing if required. She is on the quiet side and quite social, when she is around other dogs, she wants to play with them all, but will retreat if an alpha dog comes around. She is not protective of her food bowl, sleeping area, or toys which she happily shares with the others. She is past the chewing puppy phase. Trixi may seem timid at first when meeting new people, but she warms up fast and shows what a sweet and loving girl she is. She loves her daily walks outside the shelter, she walks well on a leash, and she also enjoys car rides. Trixi would be the perfect, low-energy dog for a family with children or adults only.
The adoption fee for Trixi is $500 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Trixi to join your family, please submit an application found at mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Mary Jane - Application received
She was just a puppy when she was gifted to the family. They already had another pup named Spider along with a few small children. They were a loving family with very limited resources. The pups had lots of fun and play time with the kids. They didn’t have much structure as they were allowed outside to walk themselves (and to rummage through the trash), but they did have lots of love and positive interactions at home. As time progressed, the basic needs of the pups proved too much for the family, and they asked for help. Thankfully, we were able to get them into care which started with basic testing, antiparasite medication and eventually vaccines.
Mary Jane is a beautiful mix of white dog (yep, that’s what we’re going with 😉) and at about a year old she weighs approximately 13 kilos.
Mary Jane is an easy-going girl who enjoys the company of both the other dogs and the cats in the shelter. She is past the puppy stage and does not show destructive behavior. She is active and loves playing with toys, especially squeaky toys. She also has learned commands such as “sentada” (sit), “quieta” (stay) and she shakes hands. She has no problem sharing food, toys, and her favorite relaxing and sleeping areas in the shelter with other dogs. When in her previous home, she played with very young children, which she still loves to do, so an active family with kids or teenagers would be great for her. She also enjoys going on adventures where she can run free. She would love to have another dog or cat companion in the house also.
The adoption fee for Mary Jane is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Mary Jane to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Mary Jane is a beautiful mix of white dog (yep, that’s what we’re going with 😉) and at about a year old she weighs approximately 13 kilos.
Mary Jane is an easy-going girl who enjoys the company of both the other dogs and the cats in the shelter. She is past the puppy stage and does not show destructive behavior. She is active and loves playing with toys, especially squeaky toys. She also has learned commands such as “sentada” (sit), “quieta” (stay) and she shakes hands. She has no problem sharing food, toys, and her favorite relaxing and sleeping areas in the shelter with other dogs. When in her previous home, she played with very young children, which she still loves to do, so an active family with kids or teenagers would be great for her. She also enjoys going on adventures where she can run free. She would love to have another dog or cat companion in the house also.
The adoption fee for Mary Jane is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Mary Jane to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Benjiluna - Application received
Barbi and her family had just moved into the neighborhood and noticed a pup on the street. She slept outside every night, so it appeared that she was without a family. They asked around and were told she was a street dog, so they decided to take her into their home. They were just starting out again after some major challenges, so their resources were nil but that didn’t stop their big hearts from changing Benjiluna’s future. They had her for a few weeks when the surprise appeared. She was pregnant and that brought a whole new set of challenges. They loved this pup, but their landlords hadn’t been happy about 1 dog, so a momma and 2 puppies were well past their limit. They told Barbi to just put the puppies into the trash (insert choice curse words here) and that is when Barbi started looking for help. We didn’t have space, but we knew these two families needed help: both Barbi’s and Benjiluna’s. The fur family came into care immediately before any threats could be changed into action. First stop was the vet clinic for testing and assessment. Thankfully, momma, Channa and Virdi were in ok shape and ready to start the next step in their journey.
Benjiluna is a Westiepoo mix female, about 3 years old, and she weighs approximately 11 kilos.
This sweet dog has loads of energy although she is shy when first meeting people. She was probably denied a happy normal life growing up as fending for yourself on the streets isn’t easy and we’re not sure how old she was when discarded. Her first foster family had very young children and she did great with all of them. Once comfortable, she enjoys playing with everybody and we mean everybody that is humans (adults and children of all ages), cats, and the rest of the dogs in the shelter. She gets excited when she knows she is going out for a walk and does great when meeting other dogs during that time but since walks are not precisely play time, she gets into play mode with the other dogs when she goes back in the shelter. She can be a bit rough when playing but takes corrections well. Benjiluna also loves getting attention and pampering from people. She is not a big fan of water, but she loves going on adventures so we think an active family or one with another dog in the home will be great for her.
The adoption fee for Benjiluna is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. If you are ready for Benjiluna to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com.
Bonnie - Application received
A passerby saw two pups by a trash can scavenging for food. He knew these young dogs were in trouble based on their physical condition along with the danger they were facing on the streets. He decided to do something to help them and started making calls until he reached Claudia and she agreed to take them on. She immediately took them to the Vet and thankfully, besides being filthy and full of ticks they were both healthy. They got started on their basic care and their new life.
Bonnie is a Black Mouth Cur mix female, about 8 months old and weights approximately 12.5 kilos.
Bonnie likes both male and female adults as well as children of all ages, she gets along with cats and the rest of the dogs in the shelter. Like a good puppy, she loves playing and having fun with everybody however she is one of the calmest puppies in the hood. She is learning commands such as “sentada” (sit), “ven” (come) and “no”. She will be fine in a low to medium activity home with children or adults only. She can be the only dog or an addition to the other family pets. Bonnie is a sweet dog who will be happy on her daily walks or playing in the backyard, occasionally going on adventures, but she is not fan of water adventures. We love how Bonnie has the look of a big dog, but in a small/medium sized body.
The adoption fee for Bonnie is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Bonnie to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com
Bonnie is a Black Mouth Cur mix female, about 8 months old and weights approximately 12.5 kilos.
Bonnie likes both male and female adults as well as children of all ages, she gets along with cats and the rest of the dogs in the shelter. Like a good puppy, she loves playing and having fun with everybody however she is one of the calmest puppies in the hood. She is learning commands such as “sentada” (sit), “ven” (come) and “no”. She will be fine in a low to medium activity home with children or adults only. She can be the only dog or an addition to the other family pets. Bonnie is a sweet dog who will be happy on her daily walks or playing in the backyard, occasionally going on adventures, but she is not fan of water adventures. We love how Bonnie has the look of a big dog, but in a small/medium sized body.
The adoption fee for Bonnie is $550 and includes flight, spay, vaccines, and full vetting. She can be on a flight, if a foster or adoptive home is found. If you are ready for Bonnie to join your family, please submit an application on mexpup.com or, if you have any questions or need more information you can email cass@mexpup.com