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.

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.

Jenny

This very shy little girl will need time, patience, and lots of love. With the right family, Jenny has so much love to give.

Loco

This sweet shepherd mix is four years old and our special needs boy who needs a loving home with plenty of safe, fenced space.

Vida

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

Perla

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

Lilo

This lucky boy was found by a group of students to be hanging around their school starving.

Tara

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.

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.

Juancho

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

Nikki

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.

Dotty

Rescued from a farm, Dotty is safe and thriving. She’s growing into a beautiful, healthy pup and will make an amazing companion.

Fiona

This tiny girl came to us completely furless, her skin covered in painful scabs. Today, she’s healing beautifully and ready for a loving home.

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!

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.