Baja Dogs La Paz is Evolving.

SUMMARY

Baja Dogs La Paz, Inc., is retiring and will cease to operate as a registered nonprofit as of September 1, 2023. Our current group of amazing volunteers will continue our mission of providing free sterilization services to underserved communities in La Paz, BCS, Mexico. To support them, please visit:

OUR HISTORY

Since our inception in 2008 Baja Dogs La Paz, Inc., has dedicated its mission to improving the welfare of dogs in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. For many years, we focused our efforts on helping local rescuers find loving, permanent homes for their foster dogs. While the people involved have changed over the years, we never lost sight of our mission to improve the welfare and situation of La Paz’s most vulnerable pets.

SHIFTING OUR FOCUS TO STERILIZATION

In November of 2021, we shifted our focus from rescue and adoption to providing free sterilization services to underserved communities throughout La Paz, BCS, Mexico. With an estimated 50,000 or more stray dogs throughout La Paz, we recognized that, unless we addressed the problem at the source, those numbers would only continue to grow. Our volunteers on the ground have done a great job these past two years and have sterilized over 3900 dogs! These sterilization campaigns will now go forward as Baja Dogs Sterilizations.

GOING FORWARD

Now, Baja Dogs is going through another transition. Our board members, who have given years of dedication to our cause, are retiring, and we have decided that the time has come to pass the torch to other nonprofit organizations who align with our mission. While Baja Dogs La Paz, Inc., will cease operations this year, the following organizations are registered nonprofits that have demonstrated their commitment to carrying on this important work.

CHARITIES WE SUPPORT IN MEXICO

BAJA DOGS STERILIZATIONS: Baja Dogs Sterilizations is a registered 501(c)3 all volunteer nonprofit based in the US that will continue to work to provide free sterilization services to underserved communities throughout La Paz, BCS, Mexico. For more information visit https://bajadogssterilizations.org.

BAJA CALIFORNIA SPAY NEUTER FOUNDATION: This US based organization is a registered 501(c)3 all volunteer nonprofit operating out of Tijuana and Rosarito Beach providing low-cost, high quality, spay and neuter services through their Mobile MASH Clinics. For more information visit https://bajaspayneuter.org/

HOPE 4 LA PAWZ: Hope 4 La Pawz is a registered 501(c)3 all volunteer nonprofit based in the US that runs a foster- based dog rescue organization in La Paz. If you are looking to adopt a dog, visit https://hope4lapawz.org/. When BDLP changed our focus to Spay/Neuter, several of our main volunteers decided to focus and dedicate their time and efforts on the foster/adoption issues in La Paz.

MONTHLY DONORS

Current donations coming in through the end of September 2023 will continue to support our cause of sterilization clinics in La Paz under the new organization of Baja Dogs Sterilization. If you are a monthly donor, we will be contacting you directly on how you can switch your monthly donations to Baja Dogs Sterilizations.

THANK YOU

To our original founders, and to all of our loyal friends, donors, volunteers and supporters over the years, we offer our most heartfelt thanks. Together, we made a huge difference in the lives of so many wonderful dogs and families. As a 100% volunteer organization, we literally could not have done it without you. THANK YOU!!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What happened to the donations I made to BDLP?
The funds will continue to be used for sterilization campaigns now managed by Baja Dogs Sterilizations.

How do I sign up for more information?
Here is the link to Baja Dogs Sterilizations where you can sign up for their newsletter: https://www.bajadogssterilizations.org/.

Will any of the funds contributed be used outside of Mexico?
No, although the name and Board of BDLP is retiring, the mission to help reduce the population of sick, injured and homeless dogs in La Paz and Mexico will continue.

What if I adopted a dog from Baja Dogs La Paz? Your ongoing support including microchip guardianship has been assigned to Hope 4 La Pawz. Read Important Information About Your Dog’s Microchip here.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:

If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us at USCharity@BajaDogsLaPaz.org and we will respond in a timely manner.