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Vanna

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Bringing back a dog from Mexico

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We visited a small town outside of Merida last year and were overwhelmed by the amount of dogs. We thought about the possibility of bringing a street dog back to Canada with us but have not heard of anyone doing that. What are the regulations? Has anyone out there done it before. Any recommendations?

Liz

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Try Amigos de los Animales

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The group here in Guanajuato works with another group in Canada to place street dogs and there have been many successful adoptions. Volunteers often drive them north if they are going up for any reason to help out. If you are serious about this remove nospam from my address and e-mail me.

Liz

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Deanna

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I have not done it myself but I know people who have. Take the dog to a vet and get vaccinations and have the dog de-wormed if necessary. Be very careful around street dogs, however- towns with large street dog populations tend to be full of sick dogs. They also might be overly protective (ie, aggressive)toward other people and dogs if they adopt you. Also be sure that if a certain dog steals your heart, that it really is a street dog...I've seen dogs running with wild packs one day and on a leash with their "owner" the next day...of course I say all of this as a dog lover...I have lived with my dog in Mexico, I hope to adopt a certain Mexican dog when i return, I always had wild canine company during my morning stretches on the beach in Mazunte and I never hesitated to pet them, no matter how mangy they were, and I bought organ meat and clandestinely cooked it and fed it to the dogs when the locals weren't looking.....good luck, but DO watch out for aggression- some ex-street dogs attack ANYONE who comes near their owners, and that is not good...suerte: We visited a small town outside of Merida last year and were overwhelmed by the amount of dogs. We thought about the possibility of bringing a street dog back to Canada with us but have not heard of anyone doing that. What are the regulations? Has anyone out there done it before. Any recommendations?

Rolly

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Aggressive street dogs

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: DO watch out for aggression - some ex-street dogs attack ANYONE who comes near their owners, and that is not good.Interesting comment. We have a sweet, loving street dog that has adopted us on our house building project, but she is aggressive toward strangers almost to the point of being a problem. The other day, she was with me while I was across the street taking pictures of our project. A man was walking down the sidewalk toward me, and Rubina became so aggressive that I had to restrain her so he could pass by. My own dogs would probably have run up to the stranger asking to be petted.

Deanna

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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cutie!

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thanks for posting this. Not just for the cutie dog...all of it is fascinating. Are you going to adopt her? or will Ruben adopt her?I met some folks who had an ex-street dog named Tequila- not only did she attack passersby (in ANY location, not just near their van or cabana) to the point of tearing clothing and flesh if not restrained, but she killed an entire litter of puppies...In a way it was kind of them to care for her, but in another way she was a tragedy waiting to happen. Rubina sounds like she might make a good watchdog. : : DO watch out for aggression - some ex-street dogs attack ANYONE who comes near their owners, and that is not good.: Interesting comment. We have a sweet, loving street dog that has adopted us on our house building project, but she is aggressive toward strangers almost to the point of being a problem. The other day, she was with me while I was across the street taking pictures of our project. A man was walking down the sidewalk toward me, and Rubina became so aggressive that I had to restrain her so he could pass by. My own dogs would probably have run up to the stranger asking to be petted.

keith

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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It's a noble impulse, Vanna, but I'll bet there are plenty of dogs in Canada that could use a home. If you fall in love with a street dog and can't bear to leave it, you will need proof of rabies vaccination if they ask for it at the US border--I don't know about Canada. Keep in mind that any street dog you befriend is going to have parasites, and it is a fairly good chance it will have heartworm. I don't know what it costs in Canada, but treating heartworm in the US costs about $400.

cck

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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A man was walking down the sidewalk toward me, and Rubina became so aggressive that I had to restrain her so he could pass by. My own dogs would probably have run up to the stranger asking to be petted. What a good looking street dog. Please, please see to having her spayed as an ultimate kindness.

Vanna

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Thanks for the heads up about heartworm. We avoid that disease here by having our own dog take preventitive medicine. It would be a shame to bring a dog back home and have it get sick. Yes, there are lots of dogs that need a home here. It is just that last year we got attached to a dog we nicknamed "Baby" and it was sad to say good-bye when we could possible have taken her back home.

Maryann

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Bringing back a dog from Mexico- just do it!!

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I can't say about Canada(even though I am Canadian although having lived in the U.S. for 35 years)but bringing a Mexican dog into the U.S. was one of the most rewarding things we have ever done. We adore our dog - she is the prettiest, smartest... No big deal to bring her in - a rabies shot in Mexico and we were on our way. She has since been back and forth to Mexico with us several times. No sign of heart worm. These Mexican dogs are so smart, so grateful and so loving and so needing of a good home. I must add that I have friends in Vancouver who brought a Mexican dog home several years ago and they feel exactly the same way we do.

Vanna

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Thanks to all of the dog lovers that have responded. Lots of good information and suggestions of what to look for. What a shame about the overpopulation of wild dogs. I heard that in the area that we lived they keep the dog population down by laying out poison meat once a year. I was shocked. Since speaking with other people I have heard of other terrible ways that the population of dogs is kept in check aroung the world. Probably not much we can do from our country as the rights of animals varies so much than that of a third world country. Perhaps in time things will change for the better. Give your dog a pat.

Jean

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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We have dogs that would love to go to the US

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Uncle Donnie

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Me too, Jean

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Sophie is a little black short-haired terrier type who was struck by a car and left to die in a puddle in the dump driveway. She had a cracked vertebrae between her shoulders and is partially paralyzed in her back legs. This is a temporary condition I believe since she can use one leg to raise herself in the bathtub.Pepe Magnana saved her several times. She had a heart attack, a minor stroke, internal bleeding and a few other minor problems. At present I have to keep her in diapers and every evening I change her dressings and re-wrap her wounds. She has one on her hip that needs to be covered but will heal soon.Some friends from Oklahoma have brought down a doggie wheelchair which I'll have tomorrow. That will make her care a lot simpler and give her much greater mobility. She's very emphatic about keeping other animals away but she's very affectionate. I need to return to Texas for a couple of months for some medical treatment so I need to find a new home for her. E-mail if you want a special little companion.UD
: Anita's Animal Shelter in San Juan Cosala at Lakeside(Lake Chapala) would love to have people adopt our animals and take them back to the US. We currently have about 40 puppies and about 50 dogs. You name it, we have it.: Let's not forget the cat either. They are extremely easy to take back and we proabably have about 100 at the moment.: As you can tell WE NEED HELP :): We have a dalmation that is recovering from mange at the moment. We have labs black and golden and we have the cutest pure bred Mexican dogs you have ever seen.: At the moment I have two little favorites. A little black puppy & kitten (about 4 months old and a kitten about 3 months old)were dumped in the lot across the street from where I live. They had both huddled together all night and we found them in the morning while out walking our dogs.: If anyone wants a great dog or cat just give me a shout and please have a look at our website.

Uncle Donnie

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Me too, Jean

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