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My name is Copito!

Posted 6 days ago | Updated 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Pay Fee

5

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Age
1 year 10 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
8 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2025101D

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My story

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

Meet Copito!
Copito is a sweet, playful, and mischievous little dog with a big personality! He loves playing with balls and stuffed animals and enjoys going for walks to burn off his energy. Copito is very affectionate and craves attention—he’s a companion dog who needs to be around people and will thrive in a home where he’s the center of attention. He would do best in a home with a patio, an owner who loves to play and go for walks, and a family that’s around most of the time to keep him happy.

Due to his early separation from his mother, Copito can be very cloying and gets anxious when left alone. He is well-behaved with basic obedience (sit, stay, come, walk together), but needs a home where he can get plenty of playtime and cuddles. If you're looking for a dog to spoil with love and attention, Copito is your guy!
This dog is currently in foster care in La Paz, Mexico, but will be transported upon adoption or foster placement. As a U.S. nonprofit, Hope 4 La Pawz, handles all logistics and provides full behavioral and medical info in advance.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
2025101D
Contact
Phone
Address
Seattle, WA 98107

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Application is located here: https://hope4lapawz.org/adoption-application/

2.

Interview

This is a video call interview, typically done via Zoom.

3.

Home Check

This is done via video call and can be combined with the interview.

4.

Pay Fee

Adoption fees are located here: https://hope4lapawz.org/adoption-fees/

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is on our website at: https://hope4lapawz.org/adoption-process/

Once approved, we establish transport for your dog and work out delivery which is usually to an airport near your city (unless you are here in La Paz).

Adoption fees are $400 USD and transport fees are typically a flat $350 to any city that Alaska Airlines flies direct from San Diego. Adoptions for dogs to be living in Mexico are $1500 + Transport Fees.

Dogs traveling outside of Mexico are certified and have all appropriate documentation, shots, tests, and exams. In addition to the rescuing and medical rehabilitation of these dogs, we have regular training classes for the dogs to encourage socialization as well as leash and crate training while they are in their foster homes awaiting adoption.

Our adoption team supplies information, and tools, recommended training books. They also perform periodic adoption follow ups and assistance for adoptive families. We want each of our dogs to be set up for success in their new home. Our goal is to provide adopters with a complete package of rescue, care, and adoption support to promote a successful, happy life for you and your new dog.

If you have any other questions, you can contact a member of our Adoption Team at adoptions@hope4lapawz.org and we’ll get right back to you.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our dogs are all in foster homes - but potential adopters can see them online at https://hope4lapawz.org/adoptions.

We publish videos and we will do online video chats as well. If you find a dog you think you might like to adopt, we will work with you personally to determine if it is a good fit.

If you are near La Paz and would like to meet some of our animals, contact us adoptions@hope4lapawz.org.

More about this rescue

We are an all-volunteer organization in La Paz, BCS, Mexico, and include local community of rescuers (called "rescatistas"). Dogs that are rescued from the streets are fostered in homes where they are treated as members of the family. They are often fostered with other dogs and sometimes cats and children.

Our organization encourages more in the community to rescue and foster by offering a support system of food, medical care, and professional training. As rescuers get involved, they educate their neighbors, family, and friends about the importance of proper animal care, spaying/ neutering, and thus help to break the cycle of abuse and neglect.

We are always in need of volunteers here in Mexico, in the US, and in Canada. Visit our volunteer page for more details about getting involved -- so you can help us make a difference! https://hope4lapawz.org/volunteer/

Thank you for your support!

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