Learn More about the Adoption Process


PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.
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Our adoption fee is $600  *  This includes transport to Vancouver/Victoria, B.C., and all vetting, vaccinations DHPP+L+C and rabies, spay or neuter, worming, flea/tick prevention, dental cleaning if necessary, and any other procedures that may be required for individuals such as mange treatment, x-rays, orthopedics, etc.  We also do a blood test for ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, leishmaniasis and heart worm. For older dogs, or ones that come to us in very poor condition, we do a blood and urine analysis. 
Please submit an application for the dog you are interested in.  Most of our dogs have not been exposed to children or cats, and are not house trained, so expect to do some work in that regard.  In general, we do not  recommend our dogs for a home with toddlers. 
Once application is received we will contact you if we feel you're a suitable candidate and request photos of your home and yard environment. We provide videos and photos after you have been selected and arrange a travel date and pick up arrangements. 
We highly recommend a two-week trial period or fostering to adopt to ensure a good match is made. 
We ask that you consider thoroughly whether you are ready for a new canine companion in your household and ensure that everyone in the household is on the same page.  Our resources and time is limited, so we would prefer not to spend it checking out homes where all things have not been considered thoughtfully.  Thank you. 
HELPFUL LINKS:
http://www.thehousebreakingbible.com/training/umbilical-cord-training.htm  POTTY TRAINING
https://www.dogstardaily.com/  GENERAL
https://www.siriuspup.com/  GENERAL
https://www.simpawtico-training.com/  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHHXfkk4qV4​
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IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO GO ON A LIST FOR FUTURE DOGS
PLEASE CLICK ON ANY OF THE ADOPTION APPLICATION BUTTONS AND ENTER "TBD" IN THE DOG NAME FIELD.

TITO
Male + Breed Guess: Chihuahua + 4 kg. + 2 years

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Wee, wobbly Tito is looking for a quiet home with someone familiar with sensitive small dogs. He's a low key boy that will take patience and time to adjust to a new home. He is very submissive and at times can become fearful over what seems to us to be a very small thing.  Once he is comfortable in a home he can be playful with other dogs, even become bossy with the large ones!  We'll never know what happened to Tito before he was abandoned by his owner at the Animal Control Center in Guanajuato.  His blood and urine panel is all normal.  He does walk a little sideways and has a very odd gait.  If you're looking for a wee one to take care of, perhaps pamper and cuddle, and you're looking for a "project" then Tito might be for you.   


The following dogs are still in Mexico. 
Several dogs are able to travel each month, so submit your application now.
SEPTEMBER TRANSPORT IS FULL.  

 JULIA Female + Breed Guess: Terrier X  + 10 kg + 2 yrs.
SPECIAL NEEDS

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Julia is a young special needs dog looking for a home that has a little extra time to spend on her.  She still has control of her bladder and bowels despite having a spinal injury and her legs being paralyzed.  She uses her cart well and seems happy to.  A home on level ground with perhaps one or two stairs would be suitable for her.  And, getting her out for leash walks would also be enjoyable for her.  


​History: Found hit by car in Guadalajara, Mexico, and suffering a spinal fracture and damage to her hind legs.  Both legs have been amputated at the knee.  

 SURI Female + Breed Guess: Terrier X  + 8 kg + 1 yr.
A HOME FOR SURI HAS BEEN SELECTED 

Suri is a moderately active dog that would like to find a home where she can be taught boundaries and confidence.  She does not seem to be either reactive or frightened of other dogs, but she is just starting to find her way in the world after being left as a stray.  Home life will be unusual for her and she needs your guidance.  Are you looking for a young dog to teach the ropes?  Maybe you have another balanced dog in the home that can help Suri along?
​Arriving September 25 

BODO Male + Breed Guess: Terrier X Collie  + 9 kg + 1 yr.

Bodo is a friendly and super happy fellow with lots of energy that is suited to an active home.  He requires basic obedience and setting of boundaries as he has not received much in that area since his rescue. No cats. Arriving September 25 

 CHLOE Female + Breed Guess: Heeler X  + 13 kg + 4 yr.
A HOME FOR CHLOE HAS BEEN SELECTED 

Chloe has just arrived at the Mex-Can shelter and is going through assessment to find her best possible home.  If you are interested in hearing more about this girl and her progress please contact us.  
Arriving September 25 ​ 

 NARA
Female + Breed Guess:  Shepherd X  + 20 kg + 1 yr.

A HOME HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR NARA.
Arriving September 25  ​

IBBY   +Female + Breed Guess: Shih Tzu + 7 kg. +  4 yr.
A HOME HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR IBBY. ​

Ibby was rescued after being abandoned, while pregnant.  She has had her pups and they've been homed. Now it's time for mama IBBY to find her forever family!  She's a friendly girl, not super playful with the other dogs but not fearful or bossy with them either.  She had surgery for the "cherry eye" (prolapse of the third eyelid gland) and is recovering well.  She'd like a moderately active home and would not like to be left alone all day. She could live with another dog in the home.  We have not tested Ibby with children or cats yet.   
Arriving September 25  ​

RUSTY   Male + Breed Guess: Terrier X  + 15 kg. +  2 yrs.
A HOME HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR RUSTY.

Adorable and handsome Rusty was one a few dogs we pulled from Animal Control in Guanajuato after they were confiscated from a hoarding situation.  It has taken several months for Rusty to come out of his shell, and we feel he has a ways to go still. He is now interacting with the others dogs and playing at times and coming to the staff at the shelter for affection.  He has been also spending time with volunteer Jorge one-on-one at his home and daily walking in a park. Rusty will require continued exposure to the big world and would not suit a home where there are escape routes (fenced yard is a must for this guy) as he could be a flight risk.  Someone experienced with dogs with fears and overcoming them would be ideal, with daily exercise and training to increase his confidence level.    
Arriving September 25.  ​

RON   Male + Breed Guess: Schnauzer X + 12 kg. +  12 yr.

Ron is looking for someone home most of the day as he has some anxiety about being left alone. In that regard, he will not do well in a condo or apartment situation as he may bother the neighbours.  He mingles well with the other dogs at the shelter although he is not a playful dog.  He is more about you! His human!  Ron would benefit from a medium level of exercise and general obedience and leash training.  He is also on a special K/D diet .  Please request blood and urine analysis. Ron has also recently had a dental cleaning.  

TOMAS   Male + Breed Guess:  X + 17 kg. +   1 yr.

Tomas has just arrived at the shelter and will be undergoing medical protocol and behaviour assessment.  Please check in later, or if you have interest in this fellow send us an email.  

HISTORY:  Abandoned in a park in downtown Guanajuato, Mexico.

PEDRO  Female + Breed Guess:  X + 17 kg. +   1 yr.

Pedro has just arrived at the shelter and will be undergoing medical protocol and behaviour assessment.  Please check in later, or if you have interest in this fellow send us an email.  

HISTORY: Was initially found as a stray, then placed in a home through a local rescuer. However, he was returned to them due to a move, so we stepped in and brought him to the shelter.

CHILI Female + Breed Guess:  X + 17 kg. +   3 yr.

Miss Chili has been at the shelter for a few months now and is finally ready to move on to her forever home.  She was quite a frightened dog when she first arrived.  She has now accepted new people onto the shelter property and is friendly with people when out on leash pack walks.  She is very playful with all the other dogs at the shelter and has not had any squabbles with any of them.  

​HISTORY: Rescued as a stray in Leon, Mexico and was cared for at a parking lot for several weeks before coming to our shelter.

PEANUT Female + Breed Guess:  X + 17 kg. +   1 yr.

Pedro has just arrived at the shelter and will be undergoing medical protocol and behaviour assessment.  Please check in later, or if you have interest in this fellow send us an email.  

HISTORY: Born on the street in Toluca, Mexico and taken in by a foreigner when she became injured.  She was then brought to our shelter.
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