I just wanted to write an official thank you letter from our family! From day 1, Loba has been a complete angel.

I have no words for her perfection, she is everything you said she would be and more. We are so pleased with her temperament.

After day 3, she came out of her shell and has started initiating play fights with our other dog, Duke. This is exactly the type of playmate he needed for his high energy!

On day 5, my 1 year old daughter accidentally stepped on Loba’s foot as Loba was resting next to the couch. I thought for sure, as per the note in her foster analysis, she would lunge or snap due to her feet being touched. Nothing, she didn’t even bat an eye. She is so gentle with the kids, and so patient with their toddler tactics.

As for me, because I was the one who drove 2.5 hours home with her, she has latched onto me as her assumed “alpha”. Whenever I stand up, she will perk up to see if I am leaving the room, and joins me everywhere I go.

Her favourite place is right at my feet in front of me on the couch. When we go on walks, she never pulls on the lead. Even with a 6′ lead, there is always slack in the line, and most times she is happy just to stroll beside me.

When she is off-lead in the yard, her run is the funniest thing ever. Her stepping pattern is akin to a rabbit, and it is quite entertaining to watch, but she is happy.

She’s not a fan of the stuffy toys our other dog loves, and much prefers our kids’ toy blocks, so were working on updating their toy bin to include more hard-shell toys.

I thought for certain that her calm laid-back temperament and sweet personality MUST be due to jet lag or the transition phase. Yet, even as she warms up to the family and her new home, she has maintained these characteristics.

I love her, I would do anything for her. I have grown up with many dogs around me, I have interacted with all types and breeds, but Loba is by far the best dog I have ever had the opportunity to meet.

Thank you so much for everything, I could never have expected adoption to be so fulfilling! I will definitely be recommending you to anyone who is looking for a new companion.

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Yvonneka Foundation Field Trip Waiver

Thank you for taking one of our shelter dogs on a Field Trip! The Field Trip Program offers our shelter dogs a chance to socialize and exercise while being exposed to the public to encourage adoptions. The Yvonneka Foundation relies donations from wonderful people like you to help provide the funding we need to care for our animals and get them adopted.

  • I understand this animal is legally the property of the Yvonneka Foundation . While this animal is in my custody, I will be liable for the care and wellbeing of said animal as well as follow Puerto Vallarta laws and regulations.
  • I understand that the dog in my care is required to, and will remain secured on, a leash by with the adopt me harness at all times. *
  • I understand that the person in control of the leash must be 18 years of age or older. Therefore, I am legally admitting to being of necessary age. *
  • I understand that this field trip dog must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. I will contact Yvonneka Foundation staff if I want to keep the dog longer. If the animal in my possession is not returned by the deadline, I may be charged a late fee. *
  • I understand that I am responsible for contacting the Yvonneka Foundation immediately in the event the animal becomes overheated, injured or is in distress, becomes lost, or is stolen. *
  • I understand I may only take my field trip dog to locations on the approved destination list. *
  • I understand that animals are different from human beings in their responses to human actions, and the actions of the animals are often unpredictable. An animal’s behavior may change after he/she leaves the shelter. *
  • I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YVONNEKA FOUNDATION MAKES NO CLAIMS OR REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES (EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) AS TO THE TEMPERAMENT, BEHAVIOR, HEALTH OR MENTAL DISPOSITION OF SUBJECT ANIMAL. *
  • I hereby accept temporary possession of, right to, title to and responsibility for this Field Trip animal and hereby release and discharge Yvonneka Foundation forever from any liability for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by this Field Trip animal. *
  • I discharge Yvonneka Foundation from any causes of action, claims, suits or demands whatsoever that may arise as a result of such injury or damages, including instances involving the negligence of Yvonneka Foundation. *
  • I agree to indemnify Yvonneka Foundation from any such liability, causes of action, claims, suits or demands. I understand that I am responsible for all costs associated with the events involved with this Field Trip animal as of the date of this contract. *
  • If I would like to adopt the dog I have taken on a field trip, I understand I must fill out an adoption application and additional fees may apply. *
  • I understand that the Yvonneka Foundation reserves the right to deny service at any time. *

Register for Field Trip

Thank you for sharing your love and taking the time to walk one of our shelter dogs that is awaiting their forever home.

Please register and Jessy will contact you to arrange the details for your excursion.

Dog Walk Report

Thank you for sharing your love and taking the time to walk one of our shelter dogs that is awaiting their forever home.

Please share some comments about your day and any photos or video that we can share with our supporters.