Available for Adoption

Looking For A New pet? 

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.). 

Here are a few ways to target this type of support:
  • Organize low-cost spay / neuter clinics.
  • Offer support, in the from of educational programs, and adoption services to bring more awareness to the need to help animals.  
  • Involve more private veterinarians to offer lower cost services and also have organizations like ours offer medical support when we are able to do so. 
  • People here do love their pets – it’s time we offer more support!
Following this strategy, Costa Rica has achieved some success especially when compared to many other Latin American countries. More support and programs are needed, and again why Guayabo Animal Rescue was established. 

When and if (some are long-term residents) our dogs are ready we’ll offer adoption services. Our available dogs are always changing, so check back frequently. We will mainly be adopting dogs as we save and rehabilitate them more frequently; however, from time-to-time we’ll have another type of animal.  
 
Partnering with other like-minded rescues will be critical, so you might even see us spotlighting an animal from another facility in Costa Rica. Partnerships like these save lives and without your support no animal can be saved. Respecting animal life is what we do and why we exist! 

Meet Our Adoptables

 
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Canela

Meet Canela. This super sweet loving one year old was recently found living on the streets and not thriving. We brought her in and now she trusts humans and thinks she’s a lap dog. Canela is a big girl, but loves to cuddle with humans and get loads of attention. Can you open your heart and adopt our loving Canela. 

Meet Canela
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Andrea

Meet 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. She loves all other dogs, kids, and our larger animals. Andrea is pretty girl, approximately three years old and such a love.

Meet Andrea
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Chance

Meet Chance. This sweet and handsome boy was found on the beach begging for food. He was starving as apparently he was dumped there. Today Chance is happy, healthy, and so thankful for good Samaritans who took him into their hotel and started to feed him. They reached out to us and we were able to take him due to they had to fly back to the US. Chance is approximately two years old, healthy, neutered, and ready to meet his new loving family.

Meet Chance
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Manchas

Meet Manchas. What a loving nugget this one is…and lucky to be alive. He was found unable to walk in the woods alone due to a blood disease and malnutrition. Manchas is getting stronger each day and loves attention. He is small in size, and 10 months old. If you can open your home and heart to this lucky little survival please do.

Meet Manchas
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Alambrito

Meet Alambrito. This sweet boy is two years old and was brought in by Dr. Andrey after being found with a terrible leg injury. He had barbed wire wrapped around his back paw. He was hours away from needing his leg amputated. We saved his leg and he is starting to put weight on it. Alambrito is super sweet, but shy as we can tell he needs to learn to trust humans. With love and healing Alambrito will make an amazing new pet.

Meet Alambrito
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Thomas

Thomas is approximately two years old and was rescued after being hit by a car in Liberia. Thomas was treated for severe injuries but has since made an amazing recovery. This fun loving and playful boy will steal your heart. He has been neutered, vaccinated, and ready for his new loving family to adopt him. We promise he will bring so much joy to your life.

Meet Thomas
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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, which were in a state of malnutrition and dehydration. Upon arriving at the site in an empty lot, we found the dog protecting the puppies hid in a cave, which were rescued by our team and placed safely in a carrier and brought to our rescue. Hermosa is now in good health, sterilized, and available for adoption. Three of her precious puppies are still available for adoption. This girl will for sure steal your heart!

Meet Hermosa
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Zeus

Meet Zeus. This handsome boy is two years old and oh what a sweet boy! He will for sure steal your heart and all he wants is love, belly rubs, and time with his people. Zeus loves attention, other dogs, kids, and especially cuddles. Zeus will make an amazing fur friend for one lucky family!

Meet Zeus
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Rosa

Meet Rosa. This resilient girl has quite the story. She was found by our team alone, abandoned, near death, and with four four month old puppies. Rosa had also been hit by a car and had a badly broken leg. Due to she had puppies and her leg injury was older, we kept her comfortable but allowed her to continue to nurse her puppies. One month later while with us Rosa gave birth to another six puppies, while healing herself, and with the older puppies. This sweet loving girl always stays positive and was such a great mom to her puppies. They now are all weaned and Rosa is ready to get adopted. We love her so much and you will too. Rosa is 3 years old.

Meet Rosa
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Perla

Meet Perla. This sweet 1 year old puppy is not only very unique looking, but so snuggly. She is healthy, sterilized, and ready for a home all her own.

Meet Perla
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Huesos

Meet Huesos. This sweet special needs boy is three years old and has a neurological disorder. He is happy, fun loving, loves his other doggie friends, and will remain at the sanctuary for the rest of his years! We love our sweet Huesos and he is available for adoption!

Meet Huesos
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Lana

Meet Lana. This high energy 1 year old girl is super playful, fun loving, and loves human contact. She needs a home where she can run and play a lot, get loads of attention, and snuggle with you too. She is healthy and ready for her new loving home.

Meet Lana
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Lexy

Meet Lexy. This sweet girl came in with three siblings and his mom, Rosa. Lexy loves the other dogs and to play like a wild child. She will thrive in a home where she can run and play, but also get cuddles and belly rubs. Lexy is a smaller size girl with a huge heart.

Meet Lexy
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Anna

Meet Anna. This super playful, high energy girl loves to explore, is very curious, smart, affectionate, and loves human contact. She plays well with other dogs, but will need some obedience training. Anna is an approximately three years old and we can just tell will be a loyal loving fur friend to a new family.

Meet Anna
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Pintas

Meet Pintas. This sweet boy is very loving, but very shy. He has been with us for a very long time and is approximately 10 years old. Pintas loves to meet the new dogs and help them get acclimated to the rescue. Pintas will remain at Guayabo Animal Rescue for his remaining years. When you visit you will surely fall in love with his loving attitude. 

Meet Pintas
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Mila

Meet Mila. This sweet loving girl is healthy, 3 years old, and ready for a new home. She is a bit shy and around so many of our free roaming dogs she can get a little timid. Mila loves attention, belly rubs, and to be close to her humans. If you can open your heart and home to precious Mila — please do!

Meet Mila
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Pennie

Meet Pennie. She one of six dogs left abandoned in the woods. She is now two years old, and after a lot of needed medical attention she is happy, playful, and ready for a new forever home. She weighs 40 pounds, spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations. Pennie is super sweet and will thrive in a home where she gets loads of attention.

Meet Pennie

Adoption Application Process

 

To be considered to adopt one of our awesome dogs please complete the application below. You can also make an appointment to visit Guayabo Animal Rescue. 

 

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

Adoption Form