📌 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 MARVIN 🐾 • AGE: ~2 years old • WEIGHT: ~18 lbs • BREED(S): Shih Tzu 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. A car hit Marvin hard—this small, gentle boy with a fluffy coat was struck hard enough to fracture his hip, hard enough to steal his breath and fill his days with pain. Someone brought him to the vet and then disappeared, leaving him in the hands of strangers. He was injured, alone, and had no one to advocate for his healing. Susana took him in knowing that recovery would be slow. Those first days with Marvin were quiet ones. He was in pain, scared, and needed nothing more than rest and gentleness. She let him heal at his own pace, asking nothing of him but to recover. Then, slowly, the pain lifted. Marvin's shoulders relaxed. His eyes softened. And something shifted—not dramatically, but genuinely. He stopped bracing for hurt and started believing that maybe he could trust again. "The pain is gone now, and he's so much happier and more confident," Susana says, watching him settle peacefully into her home. Marvin isn't flashy. He's quiet—deeply, contentedly quiet. He doesn't demand attention or want to play hard. He's the kind of dog who loves being near his person without needing constant interaction. He loves kisses and affection, gets along beautifully with other dogs and cats, and is completely trustworthy and kind. He just prefers not to be alone for long stretches, wanting to know that someone is nearby. As he continues healing, Marvin may become slightly more playful, but he'll always be on the calm side of things—and that's exactly who he is. He's not looking for adventure or excitement. He's looking for peace, for quiet companionship, for someone who understands that the greatest gift after trauma is simply consistency. Marvin was hit by bad luck and bad timing, but he survived. Now he's healing—not just his body, but his spirit. He needs a patient home, a calm person who understands that sometimes the sweetest companions are the ones who ask for very little and give everything they have. Are you ready to be that quiet refuge for him? ************************* 📝 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