Learn More about the Adoption Process
Starting January 2025 our adoption fee will be $800 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.
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 of your dog if you have been selected and have on going communications to discuss the dog and how it will fit with you. Once travel arrangements have been made we organize a meeting and pick up date and place. Normally this is done in a safe home environment where all safety protocols are gone over again.
We highly recommend a two-week trial period or fostering to adopt to ensure a good match is made. During this period we will provide you with dog food, collar, leash, kennel, and blanket/bed. Veterinary care must be approved by us ahead of time.
No adoption 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 Resources.
DOG STAR DAILY WEBSITE: https://www.dogstardaily.com/
SIMPAWTICO WEBSITE: https://www.simpawtico-training.com/
CRATE TRAINING SIMPAWTICO: https://youtu.be/n4K_lNLw83k?si=6IXxNuylE_f9luTv
FIVE TIPS NEW DOGS SIMPAWTICO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHHXfkk4qV4
UNPOPULAR TRUTH SOCIALIZING MCCANN DOGS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVvd8RrRjRA
NATE SCHOEMER TEACHING PLACE: https://youtu.be/Dea_l6Nb7FQ
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LAIKA
Spayed female
6 kilos
4 years
Breed guess: Aussie/Spaniel/Chihuahua
IN VICTORIA, B.C.
Laika has been in Victoria, BC, decompressing since mid January. This little lady is extremely sensitive and was quite timid and fearful when she arrived but has grown to really love her current foster and the other four dogs in the household. She is very playful with other dogs. She loves, more than anything, going for walks. She displays some excitement reactivity when seeing other dogs but we have been working on distraction. We think she’s a smart cookie and could learn tricks/agility if her guardian was up to it. Ideally, we would like anyone interested in adoption to spend several weeks getting to know her, and for her to trust, before moving on to her permanent home. She had to get over a lot of challenges in the last couple months (and possibly from past trauma) so we think a fast move might set her back somewhat. Not sure, but we think she prefers female humans. And, she does not like being greeted or handled with pressure.
CHULA
Spayed female
12 kilos
1.5 years
Breed guess: Husky X
IN VICTORIA, B.C.
Meet the lovely happy-go-lucky Chula who is looking for an active home that can dedicate a couple of hours a day to her well being and fulfill her exercise needs. She would make a great companion for a jogger or hiker. She has proven to be a very social dog with all humans and other dogs. Is a very fast runner, is agile, and loves to play and will chase a ball. She is probably, however, too rambunctious for small children and she would not do well with cats in the home. She could easily live with another dog in the home. Chula is a well adjusted dog that was rescued as a very young puppy and had the good fortune of growing into adulthood in the home of a local rescuer before she moved over to the Mex-Can shelter for adoption. Despite being what we think is a possible Husky mix, she is a perfect size at around 28 pounds. A fenced yard is a must.
Below dogs are in Guanajuato, Mexico and awaiting transport to B.C.
We are always looking for flight angels on these routes:
MEX – YVR on Aeromexico
PVR – YYJ on WestJet
Please contact us if you have a current ticket with any of these.
You could help a dog get to its new forever home. Thank you! marlenegdavis54@gmail.com
Patsy
13 years
10 kilos
Breed Guess: Poodle X
Despite her age, Patsy is still a vibrant little miss and is looking for a home to live out her retirement years. Remarkably, her blood work is all normal, however she is on a Urinary diet due to having crystals. Because there was a bit of blood in her urine an x-ray was taken to ensure she did not have stones and she was put on antibiotics. Her teeth were in a terrible state so she has had them cleaned and one tooth was pulled. Because dental x-rays are not available in Guanajuato it is unknown whether any of her other teeth are compromised, but we suspect so. A complete dental workup is recommended upon her adoption and Mex-Can will pay for it. She is currently living with several other dogs her own size at the shelter and getting along fine.
History: Found as a stray/abandoned.
Not yet tested with cats or children.
Nico
Neutered male
9 months 17 kilos
Breed Guess: Lab
Nico has moved to the Mex-Can shelter now.
Nico was rescued as a puppy by one of our local contacts, Flor, in Guanajuato. He has been offered for adoption locally without success.
Kona
Spayed female
18 kilos 3 years
Breed guess: Rotweiller X
Kona is one of the five dogs that showed up at the gate several months ago, and she
was the most unsure of them. She has blossomed and is now a lovable girl and has her special playmates at the shelter. She is still unsure of going into closed spaces and can have her skittish moments. This lovely girl will need a home to help her gain more confidence.
Not yet tested with children. Shy around cats.