Marie

Over 18 million dogs live on Mexico's streets. The Meximutt Project, a BAPBR initiative, tackles this crisis at the source—through comprehensive spay/neuter programs and by connecting rescued dogs with loving Oregon families.<br/><br/>Since 2019: 400+ dogs adopted, 3,200+ spayed/neutered.<br/><br/>INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? Read carefully and apply at www.bapbr.org. <br/><br/>We’re unable to respond to Petfinder inquiries due to a system issue that prevents us from viewing them.<br/><br/>***************************************<br/><br/>• NAME: Marie<br/> <br/>• AGE: ~1.5 years old <br/><br/>• WEIGHT: ~10 lbs <br/><br/>• BREED(S): Maltese-Poodle mix (our best guess since they’re rescues!)<br/><br/>• GOOD WITH DOGS? Yes<br/><br/>• GOOD WITH CATS? Yes<br/><br/>• GOOD WITH KIDS? Yes, but please keep in mind that they must be taught to respect the dog’s space, belongings, and food.<br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/>• LOCATION: Currently in Guadalajara foster care. 2-4 weeks to arrange flight once adoption is approved<br/><br/><br/>**Meet MARIE**<br/><br/>Marie was found wandering alone on a desolate road—no houses, no ranches, just hills and trees stretching endlessly. She was hungry, her fur dirty, and covered in fleas and ticks. <br/>And her body told a story she couldn't: she was nursing, her milk still coming in, but despite hours of searching the surrounding area, no puppies were ever found. Whatever happened to her babies, Marie had been left behind to face it alone.<br/><br/>*A Fresh Start*<br/><br/>Today, Marie is unrecognizable from that desperate, starving dog on the roadside. With her fluffy white coat, big soulful brown eyes, and calm, gentle demeanor, she watches the world with a quiet hopefulness—always looking like she's patiently waiting for something good to happen. <br/>"She knows her whole routine now," her foster mom shares. "Her mealtimes, when she goes to her bed—she's got it all figured out." She has blossomed into one of the most easygoing dogs in the house: she's wonderfully behaved and takes haircuts and baths calmly, doesn't bark at visiting dogs, doesn't start conflicts, and greets everyone—dogs, cats, kids—with the same gentle, tail-wagging warmth.<br/><br/>*The Hungriest Nose in Town*<br/><br/>Let's be honest: Marie is obsessed with food. Whatever you're cooking, she knows about it. Whatever fell on the floor, she's already there. (That patient, hopeful look? Usually it's directed at your dinner.) Her foster family uses slow-feeder bowls to help her pace herself—she'd inhale her meals otherwise and make herself sick—and she's learning, slowly, that not everything edible is meant for her. <br/><br/>This includes, unfortunately, cat poop, so a little management is needed there. But honestly? After what she survived, can you blame a girl for never wanting to feel hungry again?<br/><br/>*Little Legs, Big Joy*<br/><br/>Marie has an old healed injury in one of her back legs that gives her a limp. It doesn't stop her from playing with her foster siblings or trotting happily around the yard, but longer walks do tire her out. She's not the dog for marathon hikes—but she is the dog for a cozy home with a patch of garden to explore.<br/><br/>And explore she does. Marie's favorite hobby is digging. She goes outside white and fluffy; she comes back the color of coffee grounds, flopping onto her back to wiggle in the dirt like it's the greatest luxury in the world. Her foster mom has given up trying to keep her clean. Marie doesn't care. She's happy.<br/><br/>*Her Perfect Home*<br/><br/>Marie would thrive in almost any loving home—she's adaptable, affectionate, and gets along with just about everyone. She's still working on housetraining, so patience there is a must. And while she's not built for long adventures, she'll be your most devoted companion for everything else: movie nights, slow morning coffees, lazy Sunday afternoons.<br/><br/>Marie spent who knows how long surviving on nothing. Now she's ready for a life where she never has to worry again—where the food comes on schedule, the garden is hers to dig, and someone loves her exactly as she is: a little scruffy, a little limpy, and completely, utterly full of heart.<br/><br/>Could that someone be you?<br/><br/><br/>***************************************<br/><br/>READY TO APPLY? HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>1. Complete our online application at https://www.bapbr.org/adoption-application<br/>2. Phone interview with founder Angela Adams if we determine there's a good fit<br/>3. We arrange the flight to Oregon (included in fee) with weekly photo/video updates<br/>4. Airport pickup at PDX—pay adoption fee, receive medical records, welcome your new family member home!<br/><br/>• Timeline: 2-4 weeks for CDC/USDA paperwork and flight arrangement once approved<br/><br/>• Adoption Fee: $650 includes:<br/>Flight to U.S. • Spay/neuter • USDA import permit • Health Certificate •<br/>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<br/><br/>• Payment: Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, Zelle, or cash<br/>Previous adopters often tell us the pre-arrival bonding process makes pickup day feel like welcoming home a family member they've been missing.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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

Over 18 million dogs live on Mexico's streets. The Meximutt Project, a BAPBR initiative, tackles this crisis at the source—through comprehensive spay/neuter programs and by connecting rescued dogs with loving Oregon families.

Since 2019: 400+ dogs adopted, 3,200+ spayed/neutered.

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? Read carefully and apply at www.bapbr.org.

We’re unable to respond to Petfinder inquiries due to a system issue that prevents us from viewing them.

***************************************

• NAME: Marie

• AGE: ~1.5 years old

• WEIGHT: ~10 lbs

• BREED(S): Maltese-Poodle mix (our best guess since they’re rescues!)

• GOOD WITH DOGS? Yes

• GOOD WITH CATS? Yes

• GOOD WITH KIDS? Yes, but please keep in mind that they must be taught to respect the dog’s space, belongings, and 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

Over 18 million dogs live on Mexico's streets. The Meximutt Project, a BAPBR initiative, tackles this crisis at the source—through comprehensive spay/neuter programs and by connecting rescued dogs with loving Oregon families.

Since 2019: 400+ dogs adopted, 3,200+ spayed/neutered.

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? Read carefully and apply at www.bapbr.org.

We’re unable to respond to Petfinder inquiries due to a system issue that prevents us from viewing them.

***************************************

• NAME: Marie

• AGE: ~1.5 years old

• WEIGHT: ~10 lbs

• BREED(S): Maltese-Poodle mix (our best guess since they’re rescues!)

• GOOD WITH DOGS? Yes

• GOOD WITH CATS? Yes

• GOOD WITH KIDS? Yes, but please keep in mind that they must be taught to respect the dog’s space, belongings, and 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.

• LOCATION: Currently in Guadalajara foster care. 2-4 weeks to