Diana Belgian Shepherd / Laekenois Sherwood, OR

The Meximutt Project is on a mission to help Mexico’s street dogs! Established in 2019 under the Portland-based organization Born Again Pit Bull Rescue, we now support 1,000+ dogs each year through free spay/neuter programs, adoptions, food, and medical care.

In Mexico over 70% of the 18 million dogs are estimated to live on the street. By adopting a Meximutt, you will not only be welcoming a loving companion but also supporting our efforts to control the street dog population and help thousands of dogs in need.

****INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? Please read all of the following information carefully and fill out the application at www.bapbr.org. We cannot respond to the inquiries made through Petfinder.****

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DIANA is currently in Guadalajara, Mexico in foster care. We are listing this dog for adoption now so that we can find him/her the perfect family BEFORE arriving to Oregon. Once we have an adopter lined up for this dog, we will book a flight to PDX. Please note: It can take 2-4 weeks to arrange for the dog to fly to Oregon due to the CDC and USDA customs import paperwork.



NAME: Diana

AGE: 10 years old (estimated by our veterinarian based on their teeth).

WEIGHT: 55 lbs

BREED: Belgian Shepherd (This is our best guess, we don’t know for sure, since he/she was a street dog.)

DOGS: Yes

CATS/OTHER SMALL ANIMALS: No

KIDS: Yes, but please remember that kids need to know to be respectful of the dog’s space, bodies, and toys/food.

HOUSEBROKEN: No, not 100% yet -- Please keep in mind that our dogs are rescued off the streets, they are NOT always 100% housebroken and will need time and patience to adjust. Even in a foster home in Mexico, the dogs are often living in an environment with no carpet or grass or living outside. In the house, it is usually tile flooring and outside it is dirt/concrete. Most of our dogs transition well and only need about 1-2 weeks to get on a potty schedule/routine.

LEASH TRAINED: Not yet, working on it -- most dogs in Mexico have never walked on a leash before, she will need to be desensitized to leash walking and you will need to work on it slowly with them.


ABOUT: Diana was initially rescued after she was found running through the city, scared, with cuts on her ears and a thin, suffering appearance. She lived with her rescuer for many years but was kept in isolation due to a mistaken belief that she was aggressive.

After her rescuer passed away, Diana moved in with a foster family. To their pleasant surprise, she has never shown any aggressive behavior toward them or strangers. Given her past, she can be protective of her food and will defend herself if attacked. She also dislikes cars passing too closely and will bark at them, but she is very obedient and can overcome this with patience and training.
Diana currently lives with another dog at her foster home, who is playful, relaxed, and respectful, and they get along well. It's unknown how she would do with a different dog.

Diana is an affectionate, sweet pup who loves being near people. Having never had a real family or home before, the perfect home for her would be one where she doesn’t spend much time alone and can finally experience the love and comfort of a true family and a warm bed in her remaining years.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY:

Our adoption program is exclusive and personal. Here is how it works:
1. Angela Adams – the founder and director of “The MexiMutt Project/Born Again Pit Bull Rescue” will call you and approve your adoption application for the dog, and she will chat more in depth with you about our adoption process.

2. We will purchase the flight to Oregon (this is already included in the adoption fee). Angela will communicate every detail with you!

3. Angela will text you weekly updates (photos/videos of your new MexiMutt dog while awaiting the flight to Portland).

4. Once the dog arrives in Portland, you will pick up the dog at PDX (the airport), pay the adoption fee, receive all vet/medical records, and take your new dog home!

Adoption fee is $550 --- What does that cover?
• All vaccines (DHLPPi=Distemper, Hepatitis, Lepto, Parvo, Parainfluenza, Rabies and Bordetella-for kennel cough)
• Sterilization (spay/neuter surgery)
• Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia/Anaplasma Blood Parasite Test
• Parvo/Giardia/Canine Coronavirus Test
• CBC (Complete Blood Count) bloodwork results (printed and put in your adoption folder)
• Dental/Teeth Cleaning (if needed)
• Current on flea/tick/heartworm treatment with SimparicaTRIO (a pill that is good for 30 days)
• Deworming x3 (upon intake, 15 days later and again before flight to Oregon for reinforcement)
• Microchipped with prepaid lifetime registration for you to register your new dog
• Grooming/bath before transport to Oregon
• Flight Health Certificate
• USDA Import Permit
• Airplane ticket for the freedom flight from Guadalajara, Mexico to Portland, Oregon
• Collar, Leash and MexiMutt ID tag
Adoption fees are payable via: Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, Zelle, or cash.


HOW TO APPLY:
• Fill out an online application at: https://www.bapbr.org/adoption-application

• We are a 100% volunteer-run organization and due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to reply to everyone individually. If we think you are the right match for our dog, we will reach out to you. Please understand that we really love our dogs and are very invested in their success in life. We try very hard to place our dogs into homes that will make both the dog and their people happy. Thank you in advance for understanding.

• Likewise, we are not able to respond to all the Petfinder inquiries (through email and phone calls) due to the large volume of applications we receive.