ZAPP operates out of San Felipe, which is on the Northern Baja Penninsula, about 125 miles south of the US border in Mexico, just 4 hours from San Diego. San Felipe has a huge stray and indigent
dog and cat population problem, and without ZAPP's efforts, we would certainly be forced to let the Federal government proceed with massive "round-ups", where dogs are collected, shot or electrocuted, often wounded, and left in the desert to die. ZAPP is a no-kill organization.

ZAPP's mission is to Spay and Neuter 120 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies each month in San Felipe, with the goal of sterilizing 75% of the street dogs and cats, at which time we will achieve zero population growth. Statistics show that in third world countries, 92% of all dogs and cats belong to the streets, and only 8% are kept as pets.

ZAPP is not a sanctuary or a rescue, but rather a Sterilization Project, run by local volunteers. We employ the services of Dr Antonio Solis of the University of Baja Veterinary School to provide all procedures and services.

ZAPP is committed to providing a safe haven, and a bridge to insure that all of San Felipe's puppies and kittens have a reasonable chance at a future. ZAPP never says no to puppies and kittens in need, that are under eight weeks old.

Our lives and our world are our own responsibility. No one else has the power to step-in, and there's no one really to blame. Kindness breeds kindness. As animal advocates we need to do whatever it takes. Everyone needs to be part of an overall solution. If you are concerned for a dog or cat's well being, then please provide them food, give them shelter and make them feel safe and secure.

We're not ever going to be able to save them all, but with the help of this community and eBayer's who care, we can certainly get our population under control, and ultimately get ahead of the "production line" and "replacement rate."

Sincerely,
Steven Forman.
Founder of ZAPP
686-577-2708 in San Felipe
707-320-4969 from the US
bajaanimalrescue@yahoo.com