The City of La Paz, Baja California Sur, México, is located 200 km north of Cabo San Lucas at the tip of the Baja penninsula. It is one of the oldest cities on the Baja and is the capital of the state. With a large city population of almost 200,000, yet a small town atmosphere, La Paz, which means peace in Spanish, is an extremely beautiful city, with its manicured Malecón, colorful shops and very friendly people. In fact, La Paz has been listed as one of the top 10 cities to retire to by Forbes, The New Yorker and other US publications. But... go beyond this and you will see great need. As in other parts of Mexico, the first concern of La Paz has been the human population, leaving our furry friends to fend for themselves. It is estimated that there are over 10,000 strays in BCS alone! So many neglected dogs and cats need help. They need food, shelter and medical attention. What they also need are informed and educated owners and citizens who understand the value of an animal's life and the cycle of unwanted litters, which can be stopped by spaying or neutering. Baja Dogs Helpline of LaPaz is a registered Mexican charity # RFC BDH060927DB6