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Many pets in the Esterito neighborhood of La Paz have loving families but cannot afford basic veterinary care. Our new program, Clínica 4 Patas: Bienestar, brings free vaccines, parasite prevention, and sterilization right into the neighborhood—so no animal has to suffer needlessly.
See the photos and relive the fun event we have every year called the Mutt Strut!
Amber’s legacy lives on, and we miss her every day. Her story is now part of a contest that could help our charity win $5,000 and 1,000 pounds of dog food. Read more about Amber's incredible journey and help us honor her memory by sharing her story.
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.
In Taquito's story, we learn that life, no matter how bleak, is worth fighting for.
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.
Only 52.2% of microchipped dogs are returned to their owners. Here's how you can increase the odds.
Meet Bingo, a remarkable dog who has overcome adversity and found solace in the simplest of moments.
Don't let your dog go out with his collar and tags!
Make this month a time when you make sure your pet is on prevention for heartworm.
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…
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.
I got another call from a neighbor. She heard a distinct sharp yelping in the arroyo in front of her house.
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 (CCL) disease is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs and the main cause of rear leg lameness.
Numerous studies prove Dogs are good for your heart health.
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 is an inflammatory condition of gums and teeth adjunct tissues, due to unusually high presence of bacterial numbers as well as tartar buildup.
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.
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.
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 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.
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%.
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.
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.