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Adoptions & transport fees
There can be two separate fees when adopting a dog from us. An Adoption fee and a Transport fee. There are times when the transport fee doesn’t apply. That is when the dog is already located in the US. If the dog requires travel from La Paz to the US or Canada then the Transport fee applies.
| Adoption & Transport Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Adoption Fee | Transport Fee* |
| US | $400 USD** | $350 USD if direct, nonstop. |
| Canada | $350 USD if direct, nonstop from SAN or SJD + any overnight boarding or Canadian import fees. | |
| Mexico | $1500 pesos | Depends upon destination |
** For dogs we have already transported to the US and are in foster care, we combine the adoption and transport fees and then discount the total. Check the dog’s web page for the exact fees.
Adoption & Transport Fees – FAQ
Our adoption fees are based on where you will receive the dog (its final destination):
- Dog’s destination is the US or Canada: the fee is $400 USD. * See note about dogs in the US in foster care.
- Dog is staying in Baja California Sur: Click the MX flag to pay $1500 MXN (pesos).
If you adopt the dog while you are here in La Paz, but plan to take the dog home with you to the US or Canada, you pay the US or Canadian fee. This helps us ensure the dog meets all vaccine, customs, and documentation standards required to travel internationally and to clear customs.
Adoption fees and a signed adoption contract are due at the time the adoption is approved in order to reserve the dog for you prior to travel. Your adoption coordinator will send you an email with a link for your to make your secured payment either via PayPal or credit card.
When a Baja dog is rescued, it’s journey is just beginning. Your adoption fee helps cover some of the following expenses we incur to make sure your adopted dog is healthy and ready for adoption, including:
Our volunteer health and wellness program includes:
- Tests for erlichiosis, anaplasma, heartworm, and lyme disease; and treatment if the dog tests positive for any of these diseases;
- Transmissible Venereal Tumor cystology for adult dogs and treatment if positive;
- Preventive care including vaccines, deworming, and flea/tick prevention as required;
- Sterilization (spay and neuter) surgery and after-care medications, including antibiotics and pain medications;
- Diagnosis and treatment of other health issues such as orthopedic surgeries to repair bone deformities or injuries, skin tests and treatments, xrays, etc.
- Final health exam that includes International Health Certificate for clearance through US/Canadian/Mexican customs; and
- Microchipping for dogs adopted in the US or Canada
- Our food program, which remains our highest single monthly expense.
NOTE: The adoption fee does not include the cost of transporting your dog. This is a separate expense that normally costs $300 USD but can vary depending on where you are located. Please read about Transport Methods and Fees below.
Adoption fees are normally due when transport has been finalized for your dog. You will receive an invoice from us via email with a link to pay your fees.
If you change your mind after you’ve signed an adoption contract but prior to receiving the dog, $100 USD or $100 CAD of the adoption fee is non-refundable. The rest is refunded to you.
Any transport fees paid are also nonrefundable, as we cannot obtain a refund from some airlines.
If the dog is adopted locally, the $1500 MXN adoption fee is nonrefundable.
Once an adopter takes possession of a dog, all adoptions fees are non-refundable.
If you have any questions, please ask your adoption coordinator or email us at adoptions@bajadogslapaz.org.