Hope 4 La Pawz
Amigos de 4 Patas in Mexico
Hope 4 La Pawz works to end the suffering of stray and abandoned dogs in La Paz. It isn't a traditional shelter: local rescuers foster dogs in their homes, and Hope 4 La Pawz covers food, veterinary care and supplies until each dog is adopted in Mexico, the US or Canada. Its Clínica 4 Patas brings free sterilization and vaccines to La Paz neighborhoods, and its Amigos de 4 Patas store in Esterito helps fund the work.
Programs
Clínica 4 Patas: Bienestar
Free spay and neuter, vaccines (parvo, distemper, panleukopenia), flea and tick prevention, care leaflets, and low-cost collars and tags for La Paz pets. Announced April 2025.
Rescue and fostering
Local rescuers take in street and abandoned dogs and foster them at home; Hope 4 La Pawz supplies food, vet care and support until adoption.
Adoption
Dogs are adopted locally and abroad: at least half find homes in the US and Canada. Apply on the website; fees are below.
Pet Escort
Volunteers drive adopted dogs from La Paz to San Diego, where they fly to their new families.
Mutt Strut
Hope 4 La Pawz's fundraising event. The 2026 Mutt Strut paid for a portable X-ray machine for Clínica 4 Patas.
Amigos de 4 Patas store
Pet supplies in Esterito, with an online catalog. Sales support the rescue.
Adoption and Transport Fees
| Where the dog goes | Adoption fee | Transport fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adopter in Mexico | $1,500 MXN | Depends on destination |
| Adopter in the US | $400 USD | $350 USD (direct, nonstop flight) |
| Adopter in Canada | $400 USD | $350 USD (direct, nonstop from SAN or SJD), plus any overnight boarding or Canadian import fees |
| Dog already in the US | $600 USD | None |
From hope4lapawz.org (October 2026). The adoption fee is discounted when a transport fee applies.
How to Help
- Foster a dog in La Paz until it is adopted
- Volunteer as a Pet Escort on the drive to San Diego
- Shop at the Amigos de 4 Patas store
- Follow and share on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
US Tax-Deductible Donations
Hope 4 La Pawz is a registered charity in Washington State with US 501(c)(3) status. Give monthly or once through the Donate page at hope4lapawz.org, or mail a check:
Payable to: Hope 4 La Pawz
Address: 1004 Commercial Avenue #155, Anacortes, WA 98221
Clínica 4 Patas giving levels: $15 vaccines and flea/tick prevention for one pet · $25 one spay or neuter · $40 full wellness package · $100 a whole clinic day.
Leadership
All roles are volunteer.
- Charlene Angelo, President: leads Hope 4 La Pawz and Amigos de 4 Patas
- Irene Phillips, Secretary: adopter interviews, online promotion, events and store
- Michelle McCormick, Treasurer: in La Paz animal rescue since 2011
- María Jose, Internal Communications & Media Relations
- Dhorea Ryon, Foreign Relations Communications: founded Baja Dogs La Paz A.C. and helped pioneer transport of La Paz dogs to the US and Canada