Available for Adoption

Looking For A New Fur Family Member?

 
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. Some think….how is it possible that a developing nation might be so progressive? 

 

Well, this small Central American nation happens to have some of the most advanced laws when it comes to protecting animals. This breakthrough came in 2003, when the first law that prohibits euthanasia as a method of pet population control was passed. 

How does a country like Costa Rica manage overpopulation of companion animals, without resorting to violence and with virtually zero investment on behalf of the government?
Here are a few ways to target this type of support:
  • Help train communities, like Guayabo, to organize low-cost spay/neuter clinics.
  • Offer support, in the from of educational programs, and adoption services to bring more awareness to the need. 
  • Involve more private veterinarians to offer lower cost services, and also have organizations like ours offer medical support when able. 
  • 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 will become long-term residents) our animals are ready we’ll offer adoption services. Our available animals 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 an awesome horse or goat (and/or additional type of animal that may make it’s way to us) available. 
 
Partnering with other proven and like-minded rescues will be critical as well, 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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Princesa

Meet Princesa. This sweet 7 month old puppy came to us by another rescue (PABSA) who didn’t have any space to take her in. We are happy to be able to help, especially because she is so very sweet. Princesa does need to gain weight as she was severely emaciated. She once had owners, but they moved away without taking her with them and left her alone and starving. If you can open your heart for this sweet puppy, please do!

Meet Princesa
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Anna

Meet Anna. This super loving and sweet momma is in need of a great new attentive family. She nursed her puppies to health even after being abandoned in the woods far away from any possible support. Luckily we found her just in time thanks to some hikers. Keeping those puppies alive took a lot out of Anna, but she is getting stronger, gaining weight, and so happy and playful. Anna is a few years old, medium to large in size, and we can just tell will be a loyal loving fur friend to someone!

Meet Anna
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Tigressa

Meet Tigressa. This sweet momma came to us severely abused and neglected. She lost most of her puppies due to severe malnutrition, but we were able to save two, who are now in amazing loving homes. Tigressa is sweet and needs a home where she can get plenty of love. She is now healthy and strong…we can’t wait to find her a great new home.

Meet Tigressa
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Bruno

Meet Bruno. What a sweet boy he is, but has gone through some neglect and trauma in his early years. He can be a bit head shy, but each day he gets more secure and better. Bruno needs an experienced dog owner with few pets in the household. He loves car rides, belly rubs, and loads of attention. Come meet this handsome boy and he will steal your heart.

Meet Bruno
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Coda

Meet Coda. This sweet girl came to us a while back after suffering extreme neglect. She was super shy when she first arrived and now she has opened up and is so loving. Coda is approximately eight years old, healthy, spayed, and ready to finally find her own loving home. Please open your heart and home for this loving girl.

Meet Coda
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Layla

Meet Layla. This super sweet girl came to us after being left confined in a small enclosure with little food and water. Good Samaritans would feed her to keep her alive, but knew she needed a better life. This is when we came in and brought her to our rescue. Layla is such a sweet girl and once healthy enough will be looking for her forever home.  

Meet Layla
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Tarzan

Meet Tarzan. Tarzan has been at our rescue for a very long time and sure would love a home where he can gets loads of attention. He is very calm and affectionate and will make a great pet for someone. Tarzan is happy, healthy, and very sweet.

Meet Tarzan
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Taquita

This sweet shy little girl was rescued by our veterinarian, Dr. Jorge. She was abandoned close to his home and found scared, emaciated, and alone. She is real sweet and could really use a home that is quiet, loving, and one that her people will give her lots of attention. She is one years old, healthy, happy, and up-to-date on all medical. She can’t wait to meet her new family soon.

Meet Taquita
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Maya

Meet Maya! This super sweet girl has been at our rescue for a very long time. She was found abandoned in a home at a young age, extremely sick and emaciated. Maya has been looking for a home for a very long time and we know she will make the best pet. She’s sweet, smart, affectionate, and loves cuddles. If you can open your home to our Mayo girl— please do.

Meet Maya
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Lola

She was dumped at our gate entrance along when she was very young. She is now two years old and such a sweet girl. Lola is very social, loving, and chill. She is up-to-date on all medical, spayed, and ready for a new home. She will thrive in a home with no other siblings or perhaps a few others only. She loves all the attention and is very shy.

Meet Lola
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Rosita

Meet Rosita. She came in with Coyota and Yota - and all were in rough shape. She is now weighs 42 pounds, approximately 9 years old, spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations. They were abandoned on the streets with no one to care for them. After a lot of medical attention, nutrition, and love they are now ready for a new forever home.

Meet Rosita
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Yota

Meet Yota. He came in with Coyota and Rosita and all in rough shape. He now weighs 50 pounds, is approximately 7 years old, neutered and up-to-date on all vaccinations. They were abandoned on the streets with no one to care for them. After a lot of medical attention, nutrition, and love he is now ready for a new forever home.

Meet Yota
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Laica

Meet Laica. She came in with Pintas and Chila in terrible condition. They were roaming the street with no one to care for them and suffering from malnutrition. After a lot of medical care and love she is now happy, and ready for a new loving home. She weighs 45 pounds, is approximately five years old, spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations.

Meet Laica
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Pintas

Meet Pintas. This sweet boy is very loving, but shy. He has been at the rescue for a long time, but having a loving home all to himself will be great for her. Pintas is medium sized, healthy, sterilized, and up-to-date on all vaccinations. Pintas will do great getting lots of attention and love.

Meet Pintas
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Chila

Meet Chila. This sweet and SHY girl came to us in terrible condition. She was left alone on the streets in severe malnutrition and so afraid. Chila is extremely shy and we think due to her past it all makes sense. She will thrive in a home with only a few dogs if no others, as she loves attention and can get intimidated by other pets. Chila is healthy, weighs 35 pounds, is approximately five years old, spayed, and up-to-date on all vaccinations. This super cute and sweet girl can't wait for a loving new home. Please consider adopting her as in an environment with so many dogs, Chila is intimidated and very shy. We want to see her thrive.

Meet Chila
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Mila

Meet Mila. One of six dogs who came in after being left abandoned and abused all alone. Mila is two years old, and after a lot of needed medical attention she is happy, playful, and ready for a new forever home. She now weighs 40 pounds, spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations. She simply loves everyone!

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
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Coco

Meet Coco. She was left abandoned in a very heavily wooded area. She is two years old, and after a lot of medical attention she is happy, playful, and ready for a new forever home. She now weighs 45 pounds, spayed, and up-to-date on all vaccinations. Coco is loving and really wants attention that can't be provided with so many rescue dogs. She will thrive in an environment to get snuggles, and lots of love.

Meet Coco
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Dora

Meet Dora. This beautiful girl is friendly and loves hugs. She can for sure make you laugh and really loves kids. Dora is eight years old and weighs 79 pounds. She came to us due to being abandoned on the streets. Dora needed a lot of medical treatment, but now is healthy and happy and can’t wait for a new home all her own.

Meet Dora
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Osa

Meet Osa. This sweet dog was transferred from another shelter in Costa Rica where her fate was in jeopardy. We took her in to help this sweet girl find a family of her own. She is sweet. peaceful, and so beautiful. She weighs 30 pounds, is approximately 6 years old, spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations.

Meet Osa
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Maggy

Meet Maggy. She is one of six puppies who came to us after being abandoned in the woods. She is one year old, and after a lot of medical attention she is happy, playful, and ready for a new forever home. Penny now weighs 20 pounds, is spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations. She simply loves everyone!

Meet Maggy

Adoption Application Process

 
To be considered to adopt one of our awesome animals please complete the application below and we will get back in touch. You can also make an appointment to visit the rescue, or we can arrange an initial virtual meet-n-greet. 

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. 
Adoption fees are minimal, as our goal is to find a great and loving home for our animals; however, a larger donation is always appreciated.
If interested in adopting, please complete the form and then submit.
Thank you for your interest, as it truly takes a village! 

Adoption Form