Meet Gisela! Get ready to fall in love-Gisela and Geko are two absolutely adorable mixed-breed pups who recently made the journey from the streets of Baja California Sur, Mexico, to the Pacific Northwest in search of brighter futures. Thanks to our incredible rescue partners, these two lucky pups are now safe and settling into foster care in the Portland area, where they're beginning to experience what it means to be loved, cared for, and part of a home. Their Story: Like many former street pups, Gisela and Geko come from humble beginnings-but you'd never know it from their sweet faces and resilient spirits. They've already shown us just how special they are, and we can't wait to watch their personalities continue to unfold. What We Know So Far: Right now, both pups are in their "decompression" phase-taking in new sights, sounds, and experiences after their big journey north. As they settle in, their foster family will be helping them build confidence, learn routines, and discover all the joys of puppy life. What to Expect: As young pups, Gisela and Geko will need patient, committed homes ready to guide them through all the important stages-training, socialization, and lots of positive experiences. In return, you'll get to be part of something incredibly special: watching a rescue pup grow, learn, and thrive. We'll be sharing more updates, photos, and personality insights as we get to know them better-so stay tuned! Foster Family Update 3/31/26: Zella (Gisela) is a happy pup! She seemed to adjust pretty well- peeing outside, very playful and gentle. Met our cat at 3 am (she was exploring and sniffing and getting used to new noises most of the night) and that went fine. She's cute as all get out. Great car rider- happy to be at our feet. No interest in guinea pigs either which is a bonus! Gisela had a wonderful first day settling into her foster home! She walked beautifully on leash and has had several calm, positive interactions with the resident cat-all of which went really well. She slept soundly through the night without a peep and especially loved snuggling up in bed-she's a total cuddle bug! Gisela has also shown a very gentle play style and has not been nippy or mouthy, which suggests she could do well in a home with younger kids. As she continues to adjust, one area she'll benefit from some guidance in is building confidence when left alone, as well as learning crate training. Her previous foster shared that she was rarely left on her own, so this will be a new skill for her-but with patience, consistency, and reassurance, she's sure to make great progress. Overall, Gisela is an incredibly sweet, affectionate girl who is already settling in beautifully and winning hearts with her loving nature. Will you be this girl's lucky hero? PupFax: Gisela Adoption Status: Cleared and Ready! Medical Clearance: Cleared Medical Status: Cleared Location: Portland, OR Rescue Intake Type: Rescue/Shelter - International At-a-Glance Stats Breed: Mixed breed Size: Medium Weight: 18-25 pounds (Approx. last weigh-in) Sex: Female Spayed/Neutered: Yes Vaccinations: Yes Microchipped: Yes Home & Lifestyle Fit People: Good Dogs: Good Cats: Unknown Activity Level: Medium Training & Manners House/Potty Trained: TBD Crate Trained: TBD Leash Skills: TBD Commands Known: Learning Food/Treat Motivation: Good Health Notes: None Overall Health: Good Known Medical Needs: (All known medical and behavioral information is disclosed prior to adoption.)