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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Lester

Meet Lester. This sweet boy came to us after being found alone and abandoned at a school. The school personnel and kids took care of Lester as long as they could, by feeding him and showing him love, but we knew we had to step in and help. He is now healthy, fixed, and ready for a new home of his own. We believe Lester is about five years old. He has a great personality! Lester will make a wonderful new pet for a loving family.

Meet Lester
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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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Milka

This sweet beautiful girl was saved from living alone as a stray by a caring person. She was no longer able to care for her and so we took in sweet Milka. She loves lots of attention and is up-to-date with all medical. Milka would love to hang out with her family and chill, while being loved on. She is approximately four years old and a happy girl.

Meet Milka
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Lola

She was dumped at our rescue gate entrance along with five other siblings when she was just a few months old. She is now one years old and is such a sweet chill girl. Lola is very social, sweet, loving, and chill. Lola is up-to-date on all medical and ready for a new home.

Meet Lola
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Nala

She was dumped at our rescue gate entrance along with five other siblings when she was just a few months old. She is now one years old and is such a sweetheart. Nala is a very social, sweet and loving. She is up-to-date on all medical and ready for a new home.

Meet Nala
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Shester

This super loving and affectionate boy will steal your heart. He wants lots of attention and is such an active boy. Shester is very active, likes to run, give kisses, and play hard. He is two years old, up-to-date on all medical, loves other dogs, and is ready for his new home.

Meet Shester
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Tere

Meet Tere. She was brought into us by a concerned citizen who found Tere abandoned and in need of medical attention. She is now ready for a new loving home and ideally she would do great in a home with few pets, as she likes all the attention. She loves to play and run and is generally a happy girl. She weighs 40 lbs, is spayed and vaccinated.

Meet Tere
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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. She came in with Chila and Laica - all 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 32 pounds, is approximately four years old, spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations.

Meet Pintas
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Chila

Meet Chila. She came in with Pintas and Laica - all in terrible condition. They were roaming the streets 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. Chila weighs 34 pounds, is approximately five years old, spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations.

Meet Chila
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Mila

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

Meet Pennie
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Coco

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

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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Luna

Meet Luna. She came to us as an abandoned street dog in bad shape. Luna needed a lot of medical attention and love  before being ready for a new home. She is very affectionate and loves to play. Luna also has excellent balance and loves to climb. 🙂 Luna weighs 40 pounds, four years old, and is spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations.

Meet Luna
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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