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 your 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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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. 
THANKS!

​ANNIE      FEMALE        1.5 YEARS      26 KILOS
​BREED GUESS:  GERMAN SHEPHERD X ?     
Meet the beautiful Annie!  
House trained + crate trained + non destructive + affectionate + playful + non dog reactive
Annie is looking for a home that is savvy with nervous dogs and with another confident, playful dog in the household.  Annie enjoys her walks although is quite alert of her surroundings and needs someone to guide her with confidence, not nervousness.  She definitely needs a home that is well fenced, with her person paying special attention to escape routes i.e. gates, doors, windows.  Annie shouldn't be off leash, possibly ever,  unless in an absolutely secure yard or field, and even then she might try to bolt through a gate is given the opportunity.  Our worst nightmare!  Annie is currently in a foster home with a larger female dog that likes to boss her around, and Annie takes it, being the submissive girl that she is.  
History: Annie has recently been returned to us after being with a couple for six months.  Unfortunately, Annie was not happy in the situation and it proved to be taxing for the people as she in particular did not take to the man.  She is not aggressive, but prefers to flee from scary situations.  She was initially brought to our shelter in Guanajuato, Mexico by one of the employees after she was dumped as a puppy on an empty property near his home in a nearby community.   
​Only serious, savvy homes will be considered.  Annie deserves the best and someone who understands her and does not expect a perfect dog.  

IN A FOSTER HOME IN VICTORIA 
​LIZZIE      FEMALE        10 MONTHS      11 KILOS
​BREED: PENDING EMBARK DNA TEST   
Lanky, Busy Lizzie!  This lovely and playful girl is looking for an active home.  She can live with another dog that likes to play, but be warned Lizzie is a very vocal player!  We're working on a few things such as leash pulling and impulse control.  She is pretty much house trained (consistent visits outdoors) and she is crate trained.  We've not tested her with children or cats.. We feel she will be best matched with an active person or couple that have the time to dedicate themselves to providing her with consisten training, exercise and socialization (not the dog park).  The lovely Miss Lizzie came into our care after being rescued by the Fundación Corazon Animal in Guanajuato, after her abuse was reported to them.  Sadly, her eye was so damaged (cause unknown) that it had to be removed.  
IN VICTORIA
BONNIE  -  Female  -  9 months - 12 kilos
Breed Guess:  Schnauzer X Shepherd +
Bonnie is an amazing, sweet, but still a little shy girl looking for an active home.  She would not like to be left alone for too long as she will bark at first which can annoy some neighbours, so no apartments/condos etc.  And she has a big bark!  She would enjoy living with another dog and she is ok with cats. She seems very curious with kiddos, but we feel very small children might get knocked over by her rambunctiousness.   She is crate trained and pretty much housetrained, but moving into a new environment she'll need to be monitored at first.  Bonnie spent several months in the Animal Control Centre in Guanajuato, Mexico before moving to the Mex-Can shelter.  She is now in Victoria and ready for her forever home.  A fenced yard is a must for this girl.  
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IN VICTORIA, BC

​DUQUE (DUKE)      MALE        1.5 YEARS      20 KILOS
​BREED GUESS:  BORDER COLLIE X HUSKY     
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Check back later for bio.

IN GUANAJUATO 

​FREDDIE      MALE        1.5 YEARS      10 KILOS
​BREED GUESS:   WESTIE X POODLE +   
ADOPTION PENDING
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 
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