Miniature Schnauzer and Maltese Dogs Available for Adoption

📌 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

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🐾 Meet VALENTINA 🐾

• AGE: ~2 years old
• WEIGHT: ~11 lbs
• BREED(S): Miniature Schnauzer - Maltese mix (our best guess since they’re rescues!)
• GOOD WITH KIDS? She has not been around kids yet, but given her gentle nature we believe she would be good with them. However, it's always important that kids be 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.


Valentina and her mom Santina spent their whole lives in a backyard where nobody paid much attention to them. No vet visits, no grooming, no real companionship — just food tossed over the fence and long, quiet days alone together. When they were finally rescued, Valentina arrived clinging to her mom's side, unsure how to exist without her as her whole world.

But Valentina surprised everyone. The more she settled in, the more her own personality started to emerge — a sweet, gentle girl who turns out to be perfectly capable of standing on her own four paws.

"She's already much more independent," her foster Susana says. "You can see who she really is now."

Who she really is: a fluffy little cloud of a dog with a wiry silver-white coat, a darker scruffy muzzle, and the most earnest brown eyes you've ever seen. She's calm and affectionate, the kind of dog who gravitates toward people rather than testing them.

She loves playing with other dogs, gives kisses freely, and once she decides you're hers, she follows you from room to room like a small, devoted shadow. She walks well on leash and is nearly house-trained.

Valentina would do well in most homes, including ones with another friendly dog where she can feel the familiar comfort of canine company while she continues to bloom. She is an easy dog and doesn't need much — just consistency, gentleness, and someone who'll stay.

Is that you?


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📝 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

The Maltese is a small toy breed known for its glamorous white coat, which is long, silky, and virtually hypoallergenic. They are gentle, affectionate companion dogs that thrive on human companionship and make wonderful family pets. Maltese dogs are playful, intelligent, and alert, with a confident demeanor despite their small size. They require regular grooming to maintain their luxurious coat and are suitable for apartment living due to their size and adaptability.

The Miniature Schnauzer is a small and sturdy breed known for its distinctive look, including a wiry coat, bushy eyebrows, and a beard. These dogs are friendly, intelligent, and adaptable, making them excellent family pets. They are highly social and enjoy being around people, often forming strong bonds with their owners. Miniature Schnauzers are energetic and require regular exercise to stay healthy and happy. With proper training and socialization, these playful dogs make loyal companions for individuals and families alike.