Helping Animals

Meet Our Animals

Guayabo Animal Rescue began out of a love to help animals in need and the people who love them.

When resources in an area are non-existent…someone needs to step-up with a helping hand.

We decided to be that organization to provide hope to the beautiful people in this area, and the animals that deserve a chance to thrive.

Meet Our Dogs

Dogs come to us by either one of our partner veterinarians / rescues learn of abuse or neglect, a Good Samaritan calls us asking our team to investigate a situation, or we learn of an owner who can’t afford to care for their pet any longer. Animals that come to us have no other hope and this is why we now ask for your help! Please visit our adoption page to learn more and meet our dogs, keeping in mind a visit to see them ALL is best as not all are on the website due to this changes frequently. 

This sweet and handsome boy was found on the beach begging for food. He was starving as apparently he was dumped there.
If you’re looking for a sweet snuggle bug, Tara is your girl. Gentle, smart, and loyal, she’ll make an amazing best friend for a lucky family.
This sweet and VERY large puppy was rescued from a farm. Jack is growing fast and will make an incredible companion for the right home.
This sweet little two year came to us after being found running on the streets with her puppy, Nick. They were starting to death and we go them just in time.
Meet Lester. This super sweet handsome boy is 1 year old and very loving.
This cute five-year-old hound dog was found abandoned in the woods, starving to death.
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.
Found starving and alone, Mocka is now happy, secure, and full of light. She’s a gentle, loving girl who just wants attention and connection.
This very shy little girl will need time, patience, and lots of love. With the right family, Jenny has so much love to give.

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

Meet Our Horses

Horses come to us due to neglect, abuse, or they are left with no one able to provide a loving home, complete with all the proper nutrition and medical needs to thrive. Costa Rican horses most often are ‘work’ animals, providing gardening services, trail rides, carriage rides, or for sport. They come to our rescue and those who can provide guests with low key calm (walking) trail rides. As you can imagine caring for a horse is expensive so your support is greatly appreciated! Hope you can meet these beauties soon! 

This handsome boy is 10 years old and is quite spirited. He is often seen in the pastures leading the herd with his persuasive ways.
This handsome boy is 8 years old and oh what a ham. Luna is well trained and is a favorite among guests to watch in parades and overall showing off his skills.
This sweet girl is 20 years old and very well mannered. After coming to us due to her family could no longer care for her, she now is healthy and a favorite trail riding horse among guests.
This sweet and small sized boy loves attention and to be ridden. Due to his size he is great for kids to ride. He is approximately 23 years old and came to us due to his owners death.
This sweet girl loves to play. She is very beautiful to watch prance around the pasture, playing and loving the attention. Marina also loves treats and ear scratches too.
Meet Amigo. This super sweet smaller boy loves attention, to be ridden, treats, and to snuggle up to all the other horses.
Meet Payaso. This sweet little girl came to us very ill and emaciated. She was close to death and had no place else to go.
This gorgeous girl will steal your heart. She is seven years old, super strong, and a great trail horse for guests to enjoy

Ray

This super sweet buy shy boy is six years old and was saved from a slaughter facility when he would have been killed.
This handsome boy will surely steal your heart. Zeus was rescued after his owners couldn’t care for him any longer.

Meet Our Goats & Cows

Goats and Cows come to us from a number of reasons. Either they are abandoned and has no one to care for it, or is facing severe neglect or abuse. Once they come to us they become  long-term residents, living their life safe, happy, and loved. 

Shavo came in with Angus, Phil and Elton and all seven years old. When they came to Guayabo Animal Rescue they were severely emaciated and needed a lot of medical treatment.
Chibolo came in with Angus, Elton and Shavo and all seven years old. When they came to Guayabo Animal Rescue they were severely emaciated and needed a lot of medical treatment.
Elton came in with Angus, Phil and Shavo and all seven years old. When they came to Guayabo Animal Rescue they were severely emaciated and needed a lot of medical treatment.
Angus came in with Elton, Phil and Shavo and all seven years old. When they came to Guayabo Animal Rescue they were severely emaciated and needed a lot of medical treatment.
He is a sweet boy who doesn’t like his photo taken. But we did it! He is approximately two-three years old and came to us because of being abandoned.
This sweet goat is loving and very playful, and came to us due to having no place else to go. Gwen was very emaciated and so scared…
This tiny newborn calf came to us after we were told he was being tied to a fence, with no proper nutrition, isolated, and so very tiny
This super sweet loving girl came to our attention from someone who had spent a lot of time loving on her next to where she stays while in Costa Rica
This adorable year old miniature goat’s owner couldn’t care for him any longer. He is now neutered and loving his new life at Guayabo Animal Rescue.