Adoptable Animals

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The protection of animals, especially domestic, has become a social demand that is increasingly receiving political recognition. In Costa Rica, the defense of domesticated animals and many other species has reached its highest level of attention.

Each year Costa Rica gets more progressive regarding the humane treatment of animals and currently there are several animal welfare laws in place to protect them. This breakthrough came in 2003, when the first law that prohibits euthanasia as a method of pet population control was passed.

At Guayabo Animal Rescue we take adopting our animals very seriously, in fact, there will be a lot of follow-up on dogs we adopt, as well as if we find they are not being taken care of according to our standards – WE WILL TAKE THEM BACK! Also, if an owner can no longer care for their dog we will take he/she back into our rescue. The care and love of our animals is our utmost importance!

Dogs need to be loved, fed nutritious food, get plenty of exercise, have access to fresh water at all times, kept out of the weather, and kept medically sound (dewormed, flea medicine, medical check-ups, etc.).

If interested in adopting a dog (or two dogs:) the best thing to do is visit Guayabo Animal Rescue & Sanctuary and see all our amazing and cute dogs. NOT all dogs will be placed on the website, especially the puppies. Plan your visit with our team soon! We promise you’ll fall in love with our crew.

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Vida

Meet sweet Vida. A precious hound mix we rescued due to her owner had to deal with a medical issue.

Leticia

Leticia is smart, sweet, loving, and needs a home with loads of attention, cuddles, and exercise (she loves to run and play too).

Suerte

This cute five-year-old hound dog was found abandoned in the woods, starving to death.

Oso

Meet Oso. He came to us as a puppy left abandoned in a box with his siblings. A Good Samaritan called us to help.

Lester

Meet Lester. This super sweet handsome boy is 1 year old and very loving.

Laura

Laura is approximately two years old and was found in an abandoned house with four newborn puppies.

Estrella

This sweet dog was rescued from the streets with a severe hip fracture. Our medical team needed to do major surgery on her leg due to the extreme injury.

Chance

This sweet and handsome boy was found on the beach begging for food. He was starving as apparently he was dumped there.

Canela

This approximately three year old girl is large in size and so cute. She is super smart, a bit shy at first, and came to us with Pantera as part of a terrible hoarding case.

Pantera

This approximately three year old girl is large in size and appears to be very Labrador Retriever like. She is shy and will do best in a home that is loving, maybe more quiet, with a few sibling friends.

Oso

This super loving medium size dog will surely still your heart. Oso was found by a Good Samaritan after being hit by a car. He came to us with a severe head injury that has healed nicely.

Mozzarella

This 5 month old baby girl came in with two siblings, found dumped in a box left to die. They all were severely emaciated and extremely scared.

Loco

his sweet Austrian Shepherd mix is approximately three years old, healthy, and ready to be adopted. Loco was unfortunately dumped in the woods to fend for himself, but ended up in our care.

Asha

She was found by a loving couple from the US, alone and starving to death. They brought her to us and she is getting stronger each day. She is a large size dog, approximately five year old, and loves everyone.

Andrea

This sweet girl came to us in bad shape and we had to amputate her front leg. Andrea is now healthy and happy and gets along great.

Laica

This sweet lab mix came to us after being tied to a fence post on our property with her sister. Laica is approximately one years old and what a love.

Ricotta

This 5 month old baby girl came in with two siblings, found dumped in a box left to die. They all were severely emaciated and extremely scared.

Cheddar

This 5 month old baby girl came in with two siblings, found dumped in a box left to die. They all were severely emaciated and extremely scared.

Lobita

This sweet one year old girl looks like a coyote and wolf mix, so regal and stunning to look at, and also so sweet in demeanor.

Spencer

This two year old boy came to us with a horrible skin condition and alone on the streets, but with each passing day he heals more and more.

Pablo

This sweet smaller-sized dog was found limping due to a badly broken leg. Two sisters brought him to us and just in time. Pablo’s injury is being treated and once ready he will make an amazing new home for someone.

Logan

This super cute and loving 1 year old boy will surely warm your heart. He came to us with siblings alone and ill. After medical treatment for severe skin issues, he is healing and getting healthier each day.

Gorda

This sweet one year old girl is so cute with her big ears, sleek coat, and inquisitive way about her. Gorda came to us with another dog, Lobita, who both were dumped on the side of a lonely highway together left to starve.

Juancho

This super shy senior dog was left to fend for himself on the streets after his owner moved away.

Pennie

One of six puppies and female, who is now five months old, that were abandoned in the woods next to Guayabo Animal Rescue.

Mila

Mila loves attention, belly rubs, and to be close to her humans.

Anna

This super loving and sweet momma is in need of a great new attentive family.

Lana

This high energy 1 year old girl is super playful, fun loving, and loves human contact.

Huesos

This super sweet special needs boy is in search of a loving family. He is approximately two years old and has a slight tilt to his head as he walks due to what we believe is a neurological disorder.

Perla

This sweet 1 year old puppy is not only very unique looking, but so snuggly.

Rosa

This resilient girl has quite the story. She was found my our team alone, abandoned, near death, and with four four month old puppies.

Alambrito

This sweet boy is two years old and was brought in by Dr. Andrey after being found with a terrible leg injury.

Manchas

What a loving nugget this one is…and lucky to be alive.

Brownie

She is 7 months old and was found at a construction site, left alone and so very afraid. We didn’t know if Brownie was even going to make it, but she has pulled through.

Snoopy

He is snuggly and very mischievous. He came to us with his mom and siblings after being left abandoned on the woods left to fend for themselves.

Hermosa

Hermosa is approximately four years old and so very beautiful. We received a call to see if we could rescue her with her seven young puppies,

Adoption Application Process

To be considered to adopt one of our awesome dogs please complete the application below. Again, we recommend visiting to see ALL the dogs we have available.

If you want to adopt from another country, it is possible, but of course more paperwork is needed. We can help ‘walk’ you through the process. You do have to also consider the airlines, as some do not allow dogs to ride with you in the cabin, and checking a dog in as luggage is not something we recommend. There are some airlines (private and commercial) that allow a larger dog to ride inside the cabin area. Again, we can assist you with the various options.

We do not have adoption fees as our goal is to find a loving home; however, a donation is always appreciated!

Adoptable Animals

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Adoption Application Process

If interested in adopting, please complete this form. Thank you for your interest, as it truly takes a village!