Do you do animal rescue at Flora Farms? No, we don’t since we’re not a rescue organization. We have an in-house vet who provides all medical help required by each rescue and we use our grounds and our digital media as adoption platforms to put a spotlight on local animals (rescued and fostered by our staff members) to help them find their forever homes more quickly.

Do rescue animals stay at Flora Farms? No, they don’t since we don’t have a space in our grounds neither to contain them nor to tend to all their needs. All of our animals available for adoption are fostered by our wonderful staff and local volunteers.

What is the situation with the farm dogs? Farm dogs were animals that were rescued by Flora Farms’ owners more than 10 years ago when they still lived on the grounds. Sadly, they have all since passed but we've continued with our rescuing efforts through the program we’ve created to help our staff members.

What is the adoption process? Firstly, future adopters must fill out our adoption form so we get to know them a bit more and see if the pet they’re interested in is in fact a good match to their family and lifestyle.Secondly, we review their application and contact them via email or phone to discuss further details and/or questions.Thirdly, if the application is approved by our team we move on to planning the animal’s trip (or local drop-off) to reach its new family.Lastly, we prepare all documentation required, as well as all items needed for the travel.

Where can I find the adoption form? You can find our adoption form in English via this link: https://forms.gle/sCqp2XQn8fpror8J7

What can I do to prepare myself and my home for a new pet? A new environment can be challenging for a rescue animal so firstly we recommend being very patient with them and giving them some space to explore and settle at home. Secondly, we recommend getting a bed and a few toys or treats for them to make the experience more pleasant. Lastly, if you have other pets at home, we recommend introducing them slowly so as to avoid any overwhelming encounters and negative interactions.

What is the health status of the rescue animals? If the rescues are adults then they will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated (rabies and DHPP), and dewormed before being given up for adoption. The status of young rescues will depend on their specific situation.

How are rescues cared for before adoption? They are fostered by some of our trusted staff members and our animal welfare team takes care of taking them to the vet’s office for checks up and basic health care.

Can I bring my current pets to the adoption event to meet a potential new pet? Ideally, we prefer to set up a “meet and greet” where the adopters' pets can meet the rescue so we can evaluate how they get along and if they’ll be a good match to live together. We prefer when guests do not bring their pets to adoption events so as to give the rescues available the spotlight and to avoid any possible negative interactions linked to a bigger crowd of dogs hanging out in a busy and small area.

What is the adoption fee? Our adoption fees for dogs (350 USD) and for cats (300 USD) cover all of the medical and basic care our staff has put into each rescue. These fees include tests for contagious/mortal diseases, 2 rounds of internal deworming, spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccine, DHPP vaccine (dogs), FBRCP vaccine (cats), food and accessories required (beds, collars, toys, etc). These fees also help us keep this rescue program running and help more animals in need.

What are the expenses associated with international adoptions? If the rescue animal needs to be flown to the US or Canada, then the future adopter must cover all of its travel expenses. Some of the common travel expenses are:

Pet flight ticket (120 to 180 USD for pets in cabin, prices vary for pets in cargo)

Kennel or carrier for the trip (prices vary depending on the animal’s size). For reference, a carrier for a 17lbs rescue traveling in a cabin is usually around 60 USD. A carrier for a 45-lb rescue traveling in cargo is around 250 USD.

Other fees linked directly to each airline or the animal’s specific characteristics may arise.

How do I take a rescue animal back home? Rescue animals that respect the guidelines for traveling can be flown to the US or Canada via several commercial airlines that provide the service, as well as semi-private or private planes. Some of the best commercial airlines to travel with pets in-cabin are American, United, and Alaska Airlines. Some of the best airlines to travel with a pet in-cargo are Alaska and American Airlines. The best semi-private airline for traveling with a pet (under or over 20lbs) is Aero (currently only flying to LAX). For more information on said guidelines please check the specific website for your airline.

What are the rules for flying commercially with pets to the US and Canada? The most common things almost all airlines ask for are:

• Pets must be over 8 weeks old to fly (some airlines request them to be older)

• Pets must have had their rabies vaccines at least 1 month before traveling

  It’s highly recommended to deworm the pet at least 1 month before traveling

We urge you to please check the specific website of your airline to learn more about their specific rules and guidelines for traveling with pets from Mexico.

* Semi-private or private airlines may be more flexible with these guidelines and would probably make it easier to travel with newly adopted rescues than commercial airlines.

What if the adoption doesn't work out? If the rescue doesn't get along with other pets or family members in the household or if there are unexpected circumstances we urge the adopters to contact us first and, if possible, find a way to return the rescue to us so we can keep it safe while we work on finding them a more suitable home.

What kind of support is offered after adoption? Our team always provides assistance during the adoption process, as well as training advice and basic assistance for newly adopted pets and their families.

Here are some ideas on how to help these lovable rescues in case you can’t adopt:

Foster: If you live in Los Cabos full-time or partially you can volunteer to foster a dog or cat for whatever amount of time you are available. We do ask our fosters to commit to at least 2 weeks of fostering (if possible) to give these rescues a little stability in their lives.

Flight escort: Many of our rescues need to reach their forever homes in Canada or the US. If you’re traveling abroad and would like to help them during their journey, you can propose yourself as a flight escort to help us transport these rescues to their final destinations. All expenses linked to the rescue’s travel would be paid for by the adopters of course. Flight escorts would only help as a vessel to take the rescue to its future home. We will also offer a small gesture from the Farm to all those wanting to lend these rescues a hand.

Donations: We will be receiving cash donations during our adoption events for anyone who’d like to help the cause. We will use these donations to pay for the rescues’ medical expenses and/or other products linked to the rescue’s basic care (food, beds, toys, kennels, etc).