Mimi is a sweet and resilient 5-year-old female American Staffordshire Terrier mix, weighing approximately 38 lbs. She was sadly abandoned and locked in a house in Matamoros, Mexico, but thankfully, she was rescued and given a new lease on life. Despite being found severely underweight and covered in ticks and fleas, Mimi's loving spirit never wavered. Today, she's a happy, playful, and affectionate girl who adores human companionship and shares her joyful personality with everyone she meets. Mimi is social with other dogs and can live with cats if introductions are done carefully and interactions are supervised. She's active, funny, and full of love, with a gentle and eager-to-please temperament. Mimi's gratitude for kindness shines through every day, and she's looking for a family who will cherish her as much as she will cherish them.
Ideal Home
- A home with a fenced backyard.
- An active family that enjoys outdoor activities.
- A family with a genuine intention to rescue a dog, not just adopt.
- Families with an open mind and understanding about the needs of rescued street animals, including their need for protection and education.
- Experience in dog behavior and training, or a willingness to hire a professional trainer to help this intelligent dog thrive.
- High tolerance and patience for rescued dogs, understanding they may need time to adjust.
Ongoing Health
Mimi has received extensive veterinary care, including:
- Spay/Neuter Certificate
- 2 shots of DHPPI Vaccine
- Rabies Vaccine
- Bordetella Vaccine
- Deworming
- Microchip
- 4DX Test and Certificate
- Heartworm Negative Certificate
- Monthly Preventive Protection (Nexgard Spectra for fleas, ticks, and heartworm)
- Health Certificate
- Vaccines booklet
Please note that rescued dogs may not be house-trained.
Training & Support
Mimi is not house-trained. It's important to understand that rescued pets often require time, patience, and consistent training to adjust to a new home environment. Building trust and a strong bond will be key to her success.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- You will need to fill out an adoption form and provide photos/videos of your home to ensure a safe environment for your future pet.
- If there's a potential match, you'll have a call or video chat, meet the pet virtually, and undergo a reference check.
- Upon approval, you will sign an adoption contract and pay an adoption fee, which contributes to the pet's veterinary care, vaccinations, microchip, and food.
Transportation
Mimi is currently fostered in Matamoros, Mexico, and is ready to travel to the East Coast on our cross-country trip if adopted. We organize scheduled transport trips 3-4 times a year, bringing adopted pets to their new homes. Our partnered transport company will bring your pet to your doorstep, completing all necessary paperwork and health certificates. A transport fee of $400 USD covers the cost of this service. You will receive real-time updates throughout the journey.
