About Us
Guayabo Animal Rescue
With no similar shelters or rescues in the area, Guayabo Animal Rescue provides a special opportunity for animals, as well as people, by creating a healthy and happy existence through excellent care, medical support, educational opportunities, and environmental conservation of this unique and delicate biosphere.
SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES
Providing Homes
Animals chosen for residence go through a careful evaluation process regarding their current situation. We ensure that they meet our primary criteria for intake-either homeless, and/or require on-going medical treatment. After verifying that we are the best option, animals are provided safe shelter, medical care, and an improved quality of life.
Space is limited so to ensure resources are available for animals we learn of and can’t take in, partnering with other organizations is critical. It truly takes a village!

Adoption Services
Essential to our adoption process, we will take the time to get to know the interested party, as well as offer educational tools including training tips, nutritional best practices, and ensure proper housing and exercise. Of course, we keep in touch with adopters to know things are going great, as well as offer ongoing advice and assistance. This does allow the pet to return if the adopter is unable to continue proper care.
Animals Available for Adoption
Learn MoreEducational Opportunities
In 2016, the nonprofit organization World Animal Protection released a survey on responsible ownership. The study showed that Costa Rican’s generally have deep affection for their pets, but can be better owners. For example, a dog’s dental health, and even desire for exercise and distraction, is often overlooked. While most owners say they mainly keep their dog in the house or in the backyard, 15% will tie them up all day. Enclosing or tying up a dog is one of the most harmful things you can do. A dog needs exercise and stimulation to maintain its health, just like humans.

Medical Assistance
Guayabo Animal Rescue will provide medical assistance through a program called Guayabo Hope Fund. When funds are available we will assist owners of critically ill pets with financial assistance, which also can keep them from having to be placed at our rescue. Partnering with local veterinarians enables us to provide these services. Each case is carefully reviewed for both medical and financial need. All too often in traditional veterinary practices, economic euthanasia is the only option; we strive to never allow this to happen. It truly takes a village!
Tours and Overnight Visits
At Guayabo Animal Rescue we love offering overnight lodging as this allows us to share the beauty of the area and joy of our loving animals. Sharing stories of the animals who reside with us in person is a true gift. Visitors experience a great opportunity to respectfully connect and interact with rescue residents in a more natural environment. Also, this great way to raise funds for our rescue by guests paying overnight fees, which then will go directly back into caring for our animals, and the people who care for them. Another key point is we must preserve this unique environment.

Food Access for Locals

Poverty is high and helping to provide healthy food options is important for people and animals, as.we embrace this lush, elevated location, with year-round rain fall.