OUR MISSION
About SBPA
SBPA (Sociedad Benefactora y Protección Animal de San Carlos, A.C.) is a bi-cultural not-for-profit volunteer organization with a decades long history in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. SBPA’s parent organization, SBPA Services, Inc., incorporated in 1995, is a 501(C)3 organization that is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
The mission of both SBPA Services, Inc. and its south-of-the-border non-profit, SBPA de San Carlos, is to protect animals and to alleviate the suffering created by their uncontrolled population growth. This goal is realized through a multi-faceted program that includes free spay and neuter clinics and certificates; and distribution of educational materials that promote responsible pet ownership.
A Day in the Life of SBPA
Experience Our Mission & Amazing Staff.
Based on a 2021 survey, there are around 60 million dogs & cats in Mexico. An estimated 70% of these animals live on the streets of our communities.
Free Sterilization for Cats and Dogs
We seek to protect domestic and feral animals from suffering created by uncontrolled reproduction.
Next Sterilization Clinic
July 12 & 13, 2025 | 7:30 am – 3 pm
The clinic is on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointments available.
The first 300 surgeries of each day are free for animals in need and any additional surgery will require a donation of $400 MXN.
Directions to get to the new clinic: Turn right at the top sign where Hambones Insurance and Circle K are.. Pass the old clinic and SIXX and go to the end of the street just after the new OXXO, turn right and exit the asphalt, go two blocks down the crawl path and turn left. the clinic is on the left.
You can bring any cat or dog for free surgery, male or female, provided it meets the guidelines:
- If potentially pregnant, the vets can evaluate and determine if they can be fixed at that time.
- Please, no food or water 8 hours before surgery.
- We ask that cats be crated or secured in some other manner and that dogs be on a leash. This is to protect both your furry friend and others as there will be many around. If you don’t have access to transport, you can create one using black vegetable boxes tied together, a laundry basket with air holes, or a cardboard box with air holes.
- Minimum age 3 months.
- No breastfeeding mothers.
Visit Our Clinic
Av. E, Ranchito Campestre, 85506 San Carlos, Son., Mexico
Our Accomplishments
30
Years of Service
65,000+
Free Sterilizations
COLLABORATE WITH OUR ALTRUISTIC WORK
How Can You Support Us?
Online
THROUGH PAYPAL
Click the button below and choose the amount you wish to contribute.
*Amount in US Dollars.
Cash
IN AN ENVELOPE
Deliver an envelope to the
SBPA bookstore in the marina behind Barracuda Bob’s Restaurant, or to the VIVE Real Estate office in Plaza Iberri, behind Arco Gas Station.
Postal Mail
IN TUCSON, AZ
American or Canadian check:
SPBA Services Inc.
Attn: Jonni Diane Rogers
4647 Holly Rose Drive
Green Valley, Arizona 85622
Deposit
IN CONVENIENCE STORE

Request a Paynet Service Payment
Reference No.: 9392083
Legacy Giving and other donation & grant options
OUR TEAM
SBPA Board
Many residents of the San Carlos and Guaymas area volunteer their time to help SBPA’s many events run smoothly. A special mention goes to these fantastic people. Our board is here to support our these volunteers and insure SBPA’s mission is met today and tomorrow!

Caroline Durand – President

Suzanne Pinto – VP

Jo Adair – Treasurer

Margaret Rouley

Jim O’Rourke

Morgan Miller

Sherri O’Rourke

Ariel Gaspar

Carolyn Milne
The Veterinary Team
We appreciate the veterinary team’s time and expertise. These wonderful people work hard supporting the SBPA in reducing the uncontrolled dog and cat population in the area.

Eng. Edgar Espinoza
Veterinary Technician

EMVZ Roberto del Cid
Veterinarian

EMVZ Sebastian Leyva
Veterinarian

MVZ Julián García
Associate Veterinarian

MVZ Elena Martinez
Associate Veterinarian

MVZ Edgar Espinoza
Veterinarian

C. Fausto Servín
Veterinary Technician

C. Manuel Cruz
Veterinary Technician

C. Rocío Orduño
Administration