About Mexi Mutt
We save small to medium size dogs from a high kill shelter and off the streets of Puerto Vallarta. The dogs are
seen by a vet for a health
check, vaccinated, tested for certain diseases and depending on their age they are spayed/neutered. If the dog is not old enough for the
rabies vaccination or to be fixed then arrangements will have to be made here in British Columbia, Canada. The dogs are then accompanied by travelers
and flown
to Vancouver or Vancouver Island. Here they are loved until they find a family that will provide a safe and loving environment, one that will
be patient and understanding as these dogs adjust to the idea of being part of a family. The local shelters on Vancouver Island mainly have
large dogs so we hope by rescuing smaller mix breed dogs from Mexico we will not only save more dogs but will also give people the opportunity
to "adopt" a small dog in need,
instead of buying from a breeder or pet store. We would also consider taking in local (Vancouver Island area)
dogs who are small, good with other dogs and children. These stipulations are necessary as we do not have a shelter.
Why we rescue Mexi Mutts
If you have ever travelled to Mexico you have seen first hand the amount of unwanted dogs roaming the streets. In past studies they have
found that 75% of the world's dog population are strays. In 2005 it was estimated there was 3 million stray dogs trying to make it through
another day in Mexico City alone. These dogs don't only suffer from starvation and dehydration, but also from skin infections and open
infected wounds. Many are afflicted by painful diseases that in most cases are treatable, but because of lack of money to help these animals
and lack of education the dogs often die a painful death. In most communities strays are seen as a nuisance and quite often people take it
upon themselves to 'control' the population, these methods include poisoning, beating, shooting, etc. These inhuman acts do end the life for
some of Mexico's strays, but it does not solve the problem, as everyday more dogs are abandoned and become pregnant.
There are shelters in Mexico, but many of them are overcrowded and because of lack of funds they are unable to support themselves, let alone
take care of the animals' needs. Most shelters have a policy regarding the number of hours or days a dog can be accommodated for, and when
the time is up they are put to death. A few years ago the meathods of killing a dog in a shelter were much worse then they are now, however
death by electrocution is still known to be used. Thankfully more and more shelters use euthanasia.
Mexi mutt has seen first hand the life these dogs lead, the struggles they endure and the pain of old and new injuries gone untreated. We
ourselves have adopted Mexican strays, and can tell you that they are the most loving and grateful dogs! After seeing what we have seen
and loving the dogs we have loved, we cannot turn our backs on these dogs in need.
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