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Articles about rescuing
The following articles about rescuing also include information from the Vet’s Corner about some of the diseases we must be aware of so that we do not expose otherwise healthy dogs to the newly rescued dog. Before you take on rescuing, it is very important to read as much information as possible, to understand the culture here, and the diseases these strays may carry into your vehicle or home.
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.
The work of our clinic team
Bi-weekly clinics assure the dogs in our program get the care they need. Consider becoming a monthly donor to support this vital function.
Rescued Rosie – Part 4, Adopted!
As hard as it is to foster a pup and bring it back from the brink of disaster, we who rescue know that the whole point is to find the perfect forever family for them.
Rescued Rosie – Part 3, Settling In
Our mission is to empower rescatistas to change the culture in Baja. We are seeing some progress. But there are still too many Rosie’s that need our help. Read the next segment of her rescue.
Rescued Rosie – Part 2, Finding Friends
Hope 4 La Pawz promotes responsible pet ownership which includes getting pets spayed or neutered to stop over-population and abandonment.
Mission Impossible: The Sequel – 10 dogs adopted and counting
An amazing success and example of how much can be accomplished when organizations work together.
Rescued Rosie – Part 1, The Pickup
Rosie was rescued by a kind-hearted person who couldn't drive by and ignore her.
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
February is all about affairs of the heart. Make this month a time when you think about keeping Heartworm away from your pets. Prevention is key to keeping your pets healthy.
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.
Don Abraham, well known Esterito resident passes away leaving 8 dogs homeless
Make Don Abraham proud of his community by donating to help his dogs.
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.
Motion Sickness in Dogs
Motion sickness is a condition of the vestibular system in the middle ear, which is a series of bones that function as a gyroscope and provide
the brain with information about the body's position relative to the surface of the ground. This positioning system feeds on visual information and the dog's posture.
Hip dysplasia, more common than we thought
Hip dysplasia is an abnormality of the articulation of the hip and leg due to an uneven growth of the bones involved in the joint. A healthy hip has a perfectly round shaped femur head and a perfectly matching socket in the hip bone -called acetabulum.
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.
Ten best practices for rescuing
Adapted from The Dog Saving Network, this is an excellent guide for 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%.
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.