Joey

Meet Joey

“Joey" is currently in Guadalajara, Mexico in foster care with our organization, "The Mexi Mutt Project".

We are listing this dog for adoption in Oregon now, so we can find him/her the perfect family BEFORE they arrive to Oregon..... We have not yet booked this dogs flight to Oregon but once we have an adopter lined up for this dog, then we will get him/her on the next flight to PDX for adoption. Please note: It can take 2-4 weeks to arrange for the dog to fly to Oregon due to the USDA customs import paperwork.

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Our adoption program is exclusive and personal. Here is how it works…

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

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

3. 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!

4. We work full time jobs and we run this organization in our “free time”. We are all volunteers. Please, if you are interested in one of our dogs, FILL OUT AN ONLINE APPLICATION.

NAME: Joey

AGE: 3 years old (estimated by our veterinarian based on their teeth).

WEIGHT: 6 lbs

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

DOGS: Yes

CATS: Yes

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: Working on it -- most dogs in Mexico have never walked on a leash before, he/she will need to be desensitized to leash walking and you will need to work on it slowly with them.

ABOUT: Introducing Joey, a resilient pup who has overcome adversity to find a loving home. Joey's journey began when he was discovered on the streets, scavenging for food amidst piles of trash (see photo in his profile). The previous owner, after admitting they no longer wanted Joey, left him behind. Thankfully, we stepped in and rescued him, offering him a second chance at a happy life.

During Joey's time in foster care, his foster mom has had the pleasure of getting to know his endearing personality. He's an absolute lap dog and a cuddle bug! Joey forms a deep bond with his special person, seeking their affection and companionship above all else. While he may not engage in vigorous play with other dogs, he thrives in the company of his human companion. Joey's devotion makes him an ideal companion for a laid-back household seeking a forever friend.

Joey's mellow temperament is typical of Chihuahuas, and he is known to be a picky eater. While he may not be an overly active dog, preferring short walks around the neighborhood rather than lengthy excursions, he brings endless joy to those who appreciate his gentle nature and lap dog features.

If you're searching for a loyal and loving companion, Joey is eager to shower you with affection and be your devoted furever friend. Join us in giving him the forever home he deserves!

Joey had surgery at an orthopedic specialist in Guadalajara, Mexico in October 2022 for a grade 2 luxating patella (this is super common in small dogs). The surgery went well and Joey enjoys life to the fullest. It does NOT slow him down.

Adoption fee is $650--- 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

Distemper/Adenovirus Type-I/Influenza Test (if needed)

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.

Each dog we fly from Mexico to Oregon for adoption costs us a minimum of $550 USD (if they have no other medical issues), so any extra of the adoption fee goes BACK into our programs to help fund the spay/neuter surgeries for the street dogs and owned dogs in the poor rural villages in Mexico. We average about 55 sterilization surgeries a month for the dogs and pay about $50 USD each spay/neuter surgery. (It’s estimated that 70% of Mexico’s 18 million dogs live on the street, either born as strays or abandoned by their owners, the largest number of street dogs in Latin America.)

Please know that we are a 100% volunteer ran organization, with no paid employees and we work full time jobs and have our own families to care for as well. 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.

Most of our adoptable dogs are homeless/abandoned street dogs or owner surrenders in Mexico. “The MexiMutt Project” to see what we are doing in our community.

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Whether you adopted, fostered, volunteered, donated, shared a social media post or helped us raise awareness for dogs in need, we thank you for your efforts! Your support has made all the difference for The MexiMutt Project in 2022.

These are your donations at work in Guadalajara/Chapala Mexico (Lakeside area) in 2022….

The MexiMutt Project “Free Sterilization Services” for the street dogs and owned dogs in Mexico = 887 dogs + 71 cats sterilized ($31,665 USD spent).

The MexiMutt Project “Full Bellies Fund” = 16,000+ lbs of food purchased to feed street & owned dogs ($7,210 USD spent)

The MexiMutt Project “Flea Free Fund” = on average we treat 30+ dogs a month with a Simparica TRIO or NexGard pill – it’s about $11 USD per pill. ($3,380 USD spent). This helps the dogs that have mange and kills the fleas/ticks.

The MexiMutt Project Adoptions (locally in Mexico and stateside thru BAPBR and our other rescue partners in the Northwest) = 100 dogs placed into loving forever homes!

We couldn't do these things without your support. THANK YOU for believing in us and supporting us. By contributing a donation to The MexiMutt Project, you'll be part of making a difference to the dogs in need in 2023.