Hope 4 La Pawz is a Washington State registered 501(c)3 non-profit in the US. We operate in Mexico legally under the name of Amigos de 4 Patas. Together we operate one of the premier rescue and adoption organizations in La Paz, Baja California Sur (BCS). We are a foster-based organization of volunteers who support on average 40 to 60 dogs at a time. These dogs are housed and cared for by more than 25 fosters or rescatistas. As rescue dogs are accepted into our adoption system, they are supported with food, vaccines, sterilization (spay/neuter), medications, and some veterinary services such as diagnostics and treatment. 95% of our funding goes directly to the food, wellness, ethology, and training of the dogs. We encourage people to rescue, rehabilitate, and foster dogs at the local level by supporting them our comprehensive system of care through to adoption. Our goal is to teach our fosters the basics of responsible pet ownership and they in turn educate their friends, family, and neighbors. We promote the importance of proper animal care including sterilization (spay/neuter), regular vaccines, proper nutrition, water and shelter from the sun and rain. We work at the grass-roots level to combat animal abuse and push for a cultural change needed to stop the cycle of abandonment, abuse, and neglect. You can read about our system here. Our 501(c)3 non-profit is registered in Washington State which allows us to process donations, execute adoption contracts and transport the dogs to the US and Canada legally from Mexico. Any donations received from our US donors are eligible for a tax receipt.
1. Complete and submit an online Adoption Application giving us as much information as possible. 2. Complete a telephone interview followed by a home visit or Skype call so we can see your home, your other animals, and get any questions cleared up. Sometimes we do this Skype call so you can see the dog you want to adopt in action and meet its rescuer. In many cases we can combine the interview, home visit/Skype call into one session. 3. Once approved, you will be asked to pay an adoption fee. 4. We arrange transport for your dog and you will pay that fee which typically includes transport from La Paz to San Diego and then a direct, nonstop flight on Alaska Air Cargo out of San Diego. Read more about your dog’s journey from La Paz to you and how that is done below under “How does my adopted dog get from La Paz, BCS, Mexico to me?” 5. You agree to the Adoption Agreement either for Puppies or Adults by signing it online and sending back to us. 6. You get your dog and begin a wonderful adventure together! 7. We hope you will send us photos and updates for our Happy Tails page!