Adopt

My name is Camilo (CP)!

Posted 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Interview

4

Approve Application

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $300

This helps Surfers For Strays - BC Transport Stop with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Age
3 years 11 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
55 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_2555000-851617

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

***Currently located in Guerrero, Mexico***



Hi, I’m Camilo  



You might notice right away: I’m not your typical dog. Nope! I’m a rolling ray of sunshine with wheels for legs and a heart that never quits!



When I was found, I was lying in the mud outside a house — cold, soaked from the rain , and unable to move my back legs. No one knew how I got there. Maybe I was hit by a car, or maybe someone I trusted left me behind . No one came looking for me. But even then, I still wagged my tail.



A kind local family gave me a quiet space to heal, and that small act of kindness changed my whole life. Soon, the amazing team at Surfers for Strays and their remote vet, Dr. Sheddy, stepped in to help. With their support, I got my very first wheelchair! The moment they put me in it, I took off running, playing, and smiling full of gratitude! 



Since then, I’ve received three stem cell treatments from a kind vet who offered his services for free, because he likes me , and physiotherapy with the volunteers of the organization, who drive out 2-3 times a week to get me to the beach. I’m celebrating small successes from time to time. Like when I stand up on my own, wobbly but still standing . The vet says it could be a possibility for me to one day walk again! When I’m not in my wheels, I scoot around on my bum — fast, determined, like I’ve got somewhere to be. ‍



Right now, I live in a small corral. It’s safe, but it’s not a life full of love and connection, as there are no other dogs nor people during the day. I know I’m meant for more! People visiting me is the biggest joy of my day! I adore humans  and I’m always ready with tail wags, aggressive cuddles, and a big goofy smile. I’d thrive in a home where I’m not just surviving, but truly living.



I get excited around other dogs and want to play, but I do best with calm, confident friends and slow introductions. I’m sweet, social, and happiest when I’m part of the action.



Because of my paralysis, I dont have control over my pee and poo. You can express my bladder manually but it's not that simple with number two. If you monitor me well and I have a regular feeding schedule, you'll know at what time of the day I'll be ready! I am used to wearing diapers as well, like when I am in the car or at the vet. It would work for me too, to live in diapers, they just need to be changed regularly to avoid any irritations or infections. I need someone patient and loving who’s willing to learn with me .



I know I move differently, but I don’t feel broken. I feel like a super doggo! I’ve been through more than most dogs will in a lifetime, and I’ve never once given up. Every single day, I choose happiness — and I have so much love left to give.



If you’re looking for a dog who’ll inspire you, make you laugh, and love you with his whole heart… I’ve been waiting for you! 



Love, 
Your Camilo



 





If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Email is where you will receive the quickest response. Please check out our Website, Facebook Page (remember to like us) and our Instagram page listed below. Please share with you friends, especially those considering adopting their next family member.



Surfers For Strays, Inc. Contact Information:                           



Phone #: 619  719  1182               Email: adopt@surfersforstrays.org           Website:  www.surfersforstrays.org  



Instagram: @surfersforstrays        Facebook: Surfers For Strays                   TikTok: surfersforstrays 



THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A NEW FAMILY MEMBER AND HELPING SURFERS FOR STRAYS SAVE LIVES ONE PAW AT A TIME! Mucho Aloha


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Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2555000-851617
Contact
Minette Ozaki
Phone
Address
local fosters & transport stop, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1E6

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Application Link can be found at https://www.surfersforstrays.org/adopt Use the "Adopt" Button

2.

Home Check

A volunteer will be in touch to request a virtual home check by photos or video.

3.

Interview

Let's chat on the phone or with a video call. We'd love to get to know you, so we can make the best match for your new family member.

4.

Approve Application

After your application is approved, we can consider which dog will best match your family and lifestyle.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

We will email you the Adoption Agreement for you to sign.

6.

Pay Fee

Payments can be made through our website, our Facebook Page, Venmo and through the Petstablished website.

7.

Take the Pet Home

We will arrange transfer of the pet to you through our Foster Family or Transport Coordinator.

Additional adoption info

You can apply to adopt or foster our pups. If your family isn't ready for the lifetime commitment of adoption, fostering is a shorter term commitment and helps save lives. If you have special circumstances that require a trial period before adoption, talk to your adoption coordinator.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Meetings are by appointment only. Our Rescue Centers are located in Zihuatanejo and Troncones Mexico, but we have Foster Families in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland OR, Seattle WA and in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. We can arrange virtual meets, or coordinate a meet with the foster family if you are nearby.

More about this rescue

Surfers for Strays was started in January of 2017 by Isabel Velasco and Natalie Ritenour when they rescued 7 puppies and their mother, who had been abandoned at a local hot springs in Lagunillas, Guerrero, Mexico. The puppies were being eaten alive by parasites and their mother was severely malnourished.

Working together the women devised a plan to house and care for the animals and raise funds and more importantly, raise awareness to sterilize pets. They gained enough support in the local community to start helping “callajeros”, street animals in the villages of Troncones, Los Llanos, La Saladita and surrounding regions.

With the help of local veterinarians and citizens, they organized spay and neuter clinics and a program to educate children on how to treat and care for animals. Surfers and other travelers began volunteering and growing the network to foster and adopt animals in the US and Canada. With that momentum and the love and support of key volunteers, Surfers for Strays Inc. was founded in August of 2019 to cover more ground and help more animals escape the cycle of neglect, abuse and abandonment. From 2020-2021, Surfers for Strays adopted out more than 250 dogs and cats to fur-ever homes in North America and paid for more than 3,150 dogs and cats to be spayed and neutered in local communities in Mexico.

Your donations support our programs to sterilize, rehabilitate, find fosters and adopters for animals in need. Your donations also support education programs for the humane treatment of animals in underserved communities. Together we are saving animals and sharing the Mucho Aloha spirit.

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