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Tails in Transit: Adopting and Adapting to New Beginnings
I am Coco and I am the luckiest dog in the world! This is my journey from La Paz to my furever home in Canada.
Taquito’s Tale: From Struggle to Triumph
In Taquito's story, we learn that life, no matter how bleak, is worth fighting for.
Transporting Nina: A Journey of Resilience and Trust
In the quiet moments before dawn, as one of the transport coordinators for Hope 4 La Pawz, I found myself on a journey that transcended miles.
Important Information About Your Dog’s Microchip
Only 52.2% of microchipped dogs are returned to their owners. Here's how you can increase the odds.
Resilience and Redemption: Bingo’s Journey from Abandonment to Hope
Meet Bingo, a remarkable dog who has overcome adversity and found solace in the simplest of moments.
Microchip Reunites Lost Dog with His Owner
Don't let your dog go out with his collar and tags!
February is Heart Month – Stop Heartworm from Spreading
Make this month a time when you make sure your pet is on prevention for heartworm.
Lily’s Rescue
Lily was one of the lucky ones. Her heartbreaking start is one that happens too often here in La Paz, but with your help, we can rescue and care for more Lily’s…
Story of Izzy – Part 3
My friend Isaac and I planned to go out early one morning to see if we could spot Izzy or where she had made a den for the pups.
Story of Izzy – Part 2
I got another call from a neighbor. She heard a distinct sharp yelping in the arroyo in front of her house.
Story of Izzy – Part 1
It was December when a friend called to say, “I have 4 puppies that just came out of the arroyo in front of my house”. I am one of the people who gets a call when there is dog in our neighborhood that people don’t know what to do with. You see I am a rescuer. A rescatista in Spanish.
Cranial cruciate ligament disease
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs and the main cause of rear leg lameness.
Do You Want a Healthy Heart? Start by Getting a Dog
Numerous studies prove Dogs are good for your heart health.
Motion Sickness in Dogs
Motion is controlled by a part of the ear that functions like a gyroscope and provides the brain with information about the body's position relative to the surface of the ground.
Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition of gums and teeth adjunct tissues, due to unusually high presence of bacterial numbers as well as tartar buildup.
“Special Needs” Pups are Special for a Reason
There's a warm, happy feeling you experience when you give a home to an animal that others overlook. You get that feeling every time they look into your eyes.
How to Change Your New Dog’s Name
What’s in a name? For a new dog parent like yourself, it can be a symbol of your dog’s new identity and new life with you.
Ten best practices for rescuing
Adapted from The Dog Saving Network, this is an excellent guide to understand why rescuing is more than simply getting a dog off the street and out of immediate danger.
Kennel Cough
Kennel cough common in certain seasons of the year like the rainy season or the cold season, due to the stress that weather changes produce in the immune system.
Transmissible Venereal Tumor
This common, contagious disease affects many dogs in La Paz. In México, over 10% of dogs have TVT and worldwide its frequency varies from < 1% to 20%.
Tips for the First 30 Days of Dog Adoption
by Sara Kent, Shelter Outreach Direction at Petfinder.com. The first few days in your home are special and critical for a pet. Read these simple tips set you and your new dog up for success.
Why is rescuing a dog so important?
Estimates of stray dogs in La Paz is over 15,000! Life span of these dogs is no longer than 5 years; they wear their teeth short by chewing on sand to try to fill their bellies.