📌 Important Information • All dogs are currently in foster care in Mexico 🇲🇽. They're listed in Oregon for adoption purposes as that's where our rescue is based. • Dogs fly to Portland (PDX) once adoption is approved, arriving within 2–4 weeks. ✈️ This reduces stress for them and ensures safe travel. 💛 About The Meximutt Project (A Born Again Pit Bull Rescue initiative) Over 18 million dogs live on Mexico’s streets. Our rescue works at the source through spay/neuter programs, rescue, and adoption into loving homes. Since 2019: 🐶 500+ dogs adopted • ✂️ 3,500+ dogs spayed/neutered 👉 Interested in adopting? PLEASE FILL OUT APPLICATION AT www.bapbr.org ⚠️ We’re unable to respond to requests that come through Petfinder ************************** 🐾 Meet ROME 🐾 • AGE: ~4 years old • WEIGHT: ~9 lbs • BREED(S): Chihuahua-Papillon mix (our best guess since they’re rescues!) • GOOD WITH KIDS? Yes, as long as they're taught to respect the dog’s belongings and boundaries. • HOUSEBROKEN? Not 100% yet. As rescues that lived on the street or tile/outdoor surfaces, they'll need some time to adjust. Most of our dogs adapt within 1-2 weeks of consistent training. Rome was left behind when his family moved away. They packed up their belongings, loaded the car, and drove off—leaving Rome, his puppy, and the puppy's mother on the street like they'd never mattered at all. When he was found, Rome was thin, scared, and confused. He'd gone from having a home to having nothing. From being someone's dog to being nobody's. And he didn't understand why. "He was so scared at first," his foster remembers. "He wouldn't let you touch him. Just kept his distance, watching." But Rome has spent the past couple months learning to trust again. And slowly, beautifully, he's opened up. Now he's affectionate, loves to cuddle, lets you hug and kiss him without pulling away. He's still a little cautious when he first meets someone new—he'll observe for a bit, make sure you're trustworthy—but it doesn't take long before he decides you're okay. Rome is the perfect balance of a Chihuahua who loves his people without being high-maintenance about it. He wants to be near you, loves curling up next to you on the couch or burrowing into bed at night. He's sweet and loving, always ready for attention when you're available. But he's not anxious when you leave. He's not needy for attention. He has no destructive behaviors. He just... waits for you to come back, then showers you with affection when you do. "He's not a velcro dog exactly," his foster explains. "But he definitely wants to be close. He loves his people." Rome is good with other dogs, good with cats, and wonderful with people. He's house-trained, well-behaved, and fully recovered from his time on the streets. At four years old, he's past the chaotic puppy phase but still young enough for many years of companionship ahead. What Rome needs is a home where there's abundant love to give. Someone who'll let him sleep in bed, who'll scratch his ears while watching TV, who'll appreciate his affectionate nature without being overwhelmed by neediness. He doesn't need someone home 24/7, but he does need someone who'll cherish him when they are. After being abandoned by the people he trusted, after losing everything—Rome is ready to try again. He's ready to believe that not everyone leaves. That some people stay. Are you ready to be the person who shows Rome that this time, love is permanent? ************************* 📝 Ready to apply? Here's what to expect: Because our dogs cannot return to Mexico if there isn't a good fit, we're extra thorough in matching each dog with the right family—ensuring lifelong success for both dog and adopter. 1. [Required] Complete our online application at https://www.bapbr.org/adoption-application 2. Phone interview with founder Angela Adams if we determine there's a good fit 3. We arrange the flight to Oregon (included in fee) with weekly photo/video updates 4. Airport pickup at PDX—pay adoption fee, receive medical records, welcome your new family member home! 📅 Timeline: 2-4 weeks for CDC/USDA paperwork and flight arrangement once approved 💲 Adoption Fee: $650 includes all of the following: Flight to U.S. • Spay/neuter • USDA import permit • Health Certificate • All vaccines (DHLPPi, Rabies, Bordetella) • Full blood work & health tests (CBC, blood parasite tests, parvo/giardia/coronavirus test) • Flea/tick/heartwork treatment & deworming • Microchip • Grooming • Collar, leash & ID tag 🏦 Payment: Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, Zelle, or cash Previous adopters often tell us the pre-arrival bonding process makes pickup day feel like welcoming home a family member they've been missing. The Meximutt Project is 100% volunteer-run by a small team of dedicated animal lovers. We cannot respond to every application due to high volume, but if we think there's a good match, we'll reach out. If you're ready to give this Meximutt the loving home they’ve been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out your application today at: 👉 https://www.bapbr.org/adoption-application