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June 25, 2024

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Baja Dog Rescue

#100 in United States, #26 in California, #13 in San Diego

http://bajadogrescue.org

info@bajadogrescue.org

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San Diego, California

Since the founding of Baja Dog Rescue, in 2010, we have rescued almost 12,000 dogs from some horrific conditions, in Mexico and California. We are a non-profit, 100% no-kill shelter. We operate on donations from the public and the time and money of our volunteers. We have raised funds to put rescued dogs through chemotherapy and to repair broken bones from car accidents or abuse. We aggressively treat puppies for Parvo, to our knowledge we have the highest survival rate of any rescue group in operation (85%). Many of our dogs are found starving or injured on the side of the road, often near death from being beaten and discarded by their owners. These dogs are typically days, if not hours, from death. We are the last resort for many of these dogs, other rescues will not take them due to the severity of their condition. The shelter is also used as a home for many dogs that are considered unadoptable. They continue to get the food, love, and medical attention needed to enjoy their lives. Baja Dog Rescue partners with where we are found every Saturday holding an adoption event. We are a rescue partner with the County of San Diego and are authorized to pull dogs from shelters. We rescue dogs that have been scheduled to be euthanized. We have a wide network that we use to rescue, treat, and rehome our dogs. We have a 50,000 sq ft shelter with almost 150 dogs inhabiting it at any given moment. We promote our available dogs, adoption events, and rescue operations through our Facebook site and our website. We go through almost 700lbs of dog food a week in addition to medical and cleaning supplies. All of our adoption fees and donations go right back into buying the food and medicine for the dogs at our shelter. We rely solely on the generosity of the public, our volunteers, and our own funds to keep the shelter repaired and to take care of the dogs. Our Challenges As a 501c non-profit, all volunteer organization we face many, many challenges, including feeding our dogs. We go through almost 600lbs. of dog food per week, and since our shelter is based in Baja California we receive no assistance from the Rescue Food Bank here in the U.S. All of our adoption fees and donations go right back into buying the food and medicine for the dogs at our shelter. No one in our organization takes a paycheck, and we rely solely on the generosity of the public and our own funds to pay for repairs to our shelter and major surgeries. We always welcome visitors and volunteers to our shelter. Volunteers can help walk the dogs, clean up pens, and help socialize or pups.

Mission and Vision

Baja Dog Rescue is an American run 501c(3) non-profit organization that is operated by a group of dedicated volunteers in the Baja California area. We are a no-kill shelter that rescues and rehabilitates unwanted, abandoned, and neglected dogs from the streets and local pound and find them loving happy homes; we literally give them a second chance at life. We currently have almost 200 rescued street dogs at our facility where they receive the medical attention, food, and love needed to be ready for adoption here in San Diego and all over the U.S.

Adoption Policy

Our Adoption Process Step 1 Fill out the Adoption Application and submit it to us. Or you may contact us via email at info@bajadogrescue.org if you have questions first. Filling out an Adoption Application is always advisable. Please make a copy of the application before you submit it. You will need a physical copy of your application at the time of adoption. Step 2 Once we receive you application we will process it. It may take 24-72 hours before your application is processed and you receive a response back from us. Step 3 If your application received, reviewed and approved, we will email you to set up meet & greet appointment. Meet & greet appointments are always set for Saturday mornings in San Diego. If a dog is very popular and there is a lot of interest we can not guarantee that the dog will be available for a meet & greet appointment. A meet & greet appointment requires a refundable deposit via Paypal on the dog. Placing a refundable deposit will lock the dog in for you and you will be the first party to be able to meet with and choose to adopt that dog. Once a refundable deposit is placed you will receive another email confirming the meet & greet appointment for you and the dog. If you choose not to adopt at the meet & greet appointment the refundable deposit will be refunded to you. If you do choose to adopt the refundable deposit goes towards the adoption fee of the dog. Step 4 Please make sure of all necessary logistics plans if you require additional family members to attend. We can not hold a dog for any party during the meet & greet appointment. Once you are at the meet & greet appointment, it is best to decide at the meet & greet appointment if you wish to adopt or not. Especially if a dog has a lot of interested qualified parties. We want to give each dog a chance to get a home. You will be given a TIME, DATE & LOCATION, (Usually Saturday), to meet your prospective pet. You will be given a (30) thirty minute appointment window where you can come to meet them. If you place a refundable deposit and get an appointment time and day, the dog is locked in for you to see only and will not be made available for open adoption to any other party until after your appointment window expires. Step 4 A brief interview will occur the meet & greet appointment. Meet your prospective new pet. Spend time time with them and see how it goes. Await final approval. Step 5 Contract & Payment. You must sign an adoption contract and provide payment. If your meet & greet appointment goes well, you will complete an adoption contract at the meet & greet appointment and can take the dog home then. We ask for a adoption donation to help us cover spay/neutering, vaccinations, extensive medical treatment, medical care, food, and supplies. These adoption donation amounts only partially cover the cost of expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible. You will also receive a full medical record, feeding instructions, and additional information on transitioning your dog to a new home. Step 6 Take your new best friend home!

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David Adams

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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