{"id":42057,"date":"2025-09-28T22:20:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T22:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hope4lapawz.org\/wp1\/?page_id=42057"},"modified":"2026-02-08T20:38:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T00:38:30","slug":"adoption-transport-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hope4lapawz.org\/wp1\/adoption-transport-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Adoption &amp; Transport Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc925cecb656084009f22acf8edd4ce0\" style=\"color:#602483;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Adoption &amp; Transport Fees<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-2673621d\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-ast-global-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-644b6e95c62b758c3f4e5349cca5d9cc\">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\u2019t 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&nbsp;fee&nbsp;applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f534297419d3568bcacb40a8a37413c6\" style=\"background-color:#602483;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Adoption &amp; Transport Fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-ast-global-color-8-border-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Country<\/th><th>Adoption Fee<\/th><th>Transport Fee*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>US<\/td><td>$400 USD**<\/td><td>$350 USD if direct, nonstop.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada<\/td><td>$400 USD**<\/td><td>$350 USD if direct, nonstop from SAN or SJD + any overnight boarding or Canadian import fees.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mexico<\/td><td>$1500 pesos<\/td><td>Depends upon destination<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81d30d165e85abc842eb3133e54e86c1\">** 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\u2019s web page for the exact fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-61be367a4674cd2ebd54dff52b926b30\" style=\"background-color:#602483;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">FAQ&#8217;S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_f36a189c_2 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-f36a189c_2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">Which fee should I pay?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>Our adoption fees are based on where you will receive the dog (its final destination):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Dog\u2019s destination is the US or Canada:<\/em>&nbsp;the fee is $400 USD. * See note about dogs in the US in foster care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dog is staying in Baja California Sur:<\/em>&nbsp;Click the MX flag to pay $1500 MXN (pesos).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_d0c9252e_5 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-d0c9252e_5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">When is the adoption fee due?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>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 you to make your secured payment either via PayPal or credit card.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_eacb66bd_7 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-eacb66bd_7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">What is included in the Adoption Fee?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>When a dog is rescued, it\u2019s 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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our volunteer health and wellness program includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tests for&nbsp;erlichiosis,&nbsp;anaplasma,&nbsp;heartworm, and lyme disease; and treatment if the dog tests positive for any of these diseases;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transmissible Venereal Tumor&nbsp;cystology for adult dogs and treatment if positive;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventive care including vaccines, deworming, and flea\/tick prevention as required;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sterilization (spay and neuter) surgery and after-care medications, including antibiotics and pain medications;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnosis and treatment of other health issues such as orthopedic surgeries to repair bone deformities or injuries, skin tests and treatments, xrays, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final health exam that includes International Health Certificate for clearance through US\/Canadian\/Mexican customs; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microchipping for dogs adopted in the US or Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our food program, which remains our highest single monthly expense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: The adoption fee does not include the cost of transporting your dog. This is a separate expense that normally costs $350 USD but can vary depending on where you are located. Please read about Transport Methods and Fees below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">When do I pay my adoption Fee?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_6bd1ad2c_13 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-6bd1ad2c_13\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">Are Adoption fees Refundable?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>If you change your mind after you\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any transport fees paid are also nonrefundable, as we cannot obtain a refund from some airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the dog is adopted locally, the $1500 MXN adoption fee is nonrefundable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once an adopter takes possession of a dog, all adoptions fees are non-refundable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_9aa8f007_15 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-9aa8f007_15\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">Accordion Heading<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>Accordion Content<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_ee953542_17 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-ee953542_17\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">Questions?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>If you have any questions, please ask your adoption coordinator or email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:adoptions@bajadogslapaz.org\">adoptions@hope4lapawz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adoption &amp; Transport Fees There can be two separate fees when adopting a dog from us. 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