Learn More about the Adoption Process


PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.
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Starting June 1, 2022 our adoption fee will be $750 CAD. This change is being made in an attempt to come closer to covering our costs. * This fee includes transport to Vancouver/Victoria, B.C., and all vetting, vaccinations DHPP+L+C, booster, 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, orthopaedics, 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. And, your dog crate.
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.  No fee is collected until you have made your decision to finalize adoption.  
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. Ask you hubbies, please, before contacting us!  No impulse inquiries, please!  Have you read the dog's biography carefully and considered all points?  
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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PLEASE NOTE!  DUE TO THE LACK OF ADOPTION INTEREST IN CANADA, WE ARE PAUSING IN TRANSPORTING DOGS TO CANADA FOR ADOPTION.  SHELTER INTAKE IN GUANAJUATO IS AT A MINIMUM NOW.  
 
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE DOGS BELOW,  WHETHER THEY BE IN CANADA
OR STILL IN MEXICO,  PLEASE CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW.  WE WILL GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS WE CAN. 

OPERATIONS MAY RESUME END OF OCTOBER 2022.  


​BORIS     MALE 2 YEARS      12 KILOS
​BREED GUESS: POODLE X COCKER SPANIEL                BORIS IS NOW IN A HOME FOR A TRIAL PERIOD ! 
Boris is a great little/medium dog looking for a home to call his own.  He has been in foster care in Victoria, BC for two months and in September will be going to another foster on Gabriola Island for six weeks.  Boris is visiting with his new foster (weekend of August 13/14) to see if he will fit in and we have learned more about this lovely little guy.  He loves the space of the farm but sticks nearby always. He is fine with the other two dogs on the property, in fact very playful with the smallish male dog.  He has also visited other friends on the island and has been a perfect gentleman.  He is house trained and crate trained, although does not like being left in his crate when you leave the home.  Boris would do really well in a home with calm, savvy people and another relaxed dog and is good with children over 8 years of age.  Not good with cats when he is walked but has not ben tested with a cat in a home.  Fine with contained chickens!  
Boris has met plenty of other dogs and does fine unless they get "in his face" or are overly pushy and exuberant.  We have not noted any resource guarding.  Leash reactivity is almost nil.  
IN FOSTER HOME ON GABRIOLA ISLAND, BC.
ANNIE.   FEMALE.   1 - 1 1/2 YEARS.   20 KILOS.
BREED GUESS:  SHEPHERD X COLLIE.   

Gorgeous Annie is in need of a VERY patient, calm and confident person who is not in a rush to "fix" her but who accepts and protects her flighty state of mind and takes time to invest in training. Annie is a playful and affectionate dog although leery of new people at first, especially men. She is not aggressive in any way. She is not suited to a busy city environment. She would love to live with another playful, balanced dog, and could live with a cat, but we feel that the unpredictable noises and movements around children may be too much for her. Her ideal environment would be in a quiet home with a secure fenced yard. No apartments, condos or townhouses, and with an active person who can exercise her adequately. She loves walking in forested areas. City streets are not pleasurable for her.
​IN FOSTER HOME IN VICTORIA, BC.
CHUCK. MALE.  4 YEARS.  24 KILOS. 
BREED GUESS:  SHEPHERD X LABRADOR 
Chuck is a very affectionate dog with humans, but can have some reactivity towards other dogs (especially fences and gates).  He is co-existing with several other dogs at the shelter, however we feel that he would have more success as an only dog in a home. Medium energy.  Experience with reactivity and protection against other dogs required.  No kids, please.  Not tested with cats.  
History: Surrendered to the shelter after being attacked by several dogs in his home.  
IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO 
SIMON.  MALE.  2 YEARS.  18 KILOS.
BREED GUESS: LABRADOR X PIT BULL +
Simon is looking for a home, probably as an only dog, or with a female dog.  He is co-existing with several other dogs at the shelter, however he can have a bit of reactivity towards other male dogs.  No children, please.  Not tested with cats.
​History: Found as a stray.
IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO 
VALERY.  FEMALE.  1 YEAR.  13 KILOS.
BREED GUESS: PIT BULL + RAT TERRIER X HEELER
Valery is a small/medium and stocky dog looking for a moderately active home (not first-time dog owner).  She is learning manners on her walks and doing well.  She is playful with the other dogs at the shelter, but is unknown around cats and children.  Valery really wants to be around her human(s) so a home where someone is home most of the day or willing to work on possible noise making when you're away from the house is preferable.  No condos or apartments, please.  
​History: Abandoned at the doorstep of shelter neighbours.  
IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO 
VALENTIN.  MALE.  3 YEARS.  5 KILOS.  
BREED GUESS: CHIHUAHUA.     

Please watch for biography soon, thank you.  
​History: Found as a stray.
IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO ​
BONNIE   Female 10 kilos
ADOPTION PENDING!                       
MISTICA  Female 12 kilos

Bonnie and Mistica were pulled from CECA (Animal Control) in Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico on September 24 and are now at the Mex-Can shelter where they are in quarantine for 15 days.  They have received their first DHLPP+C and are spayed and wormed.  Stayed tuned for updates on their ages and temperaments.  
IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO
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LEO.  MALE.  2 YEARS.  15 KILOS.  
BREED GUESS: UNKNOWN    

Please watch for biography soon, thank you.  
​History: Found as a stray.
IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO ​
ELSA.  FEMALE.   1 YEAR.  7 KILOS.  
BREED GUESS: SCHNAUZER X POODLE        ELSA HAS AN ADOPTION PENDING

Arrived at Mex-Can shelter in Guanajuato July 23, 2022
Elsa accepted all the dogs at the shelter and has fit in nicely.  She has shown no reactivity to the employees or the other dogs, however is very nervous when handled at the veterinarian.  She is slightly timid with visitors but accepts their affection with a bit of wariness.  She will require more confidence building once arriving in her new home.  She has not been tested with kids or cats yet but she has started on her walks for a bit of training and socialization.  
​History: Found as a stray.
IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO ​
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