There’s a refuge in Costa Rica called one of the best places on the planet for a stray dog to live. Territorio de Zaguates (or “Land of Stray Dogs”), is a no-kill refuge that cares for hundreds of homeless dogs, who can run free on the sprawling property in the hills outside of San Jose.
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The dogs are given food, water and shelter where they can sleep at night. It’s also where volunteers bathe and care for them.
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These naughty dogs think they can get a head-start on dinner when the food truck arrives!
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Each dog is given a name and available for adoption. The mutts are also given their own “unique breed” status.
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“Our mission is to find a home for all dogs that are in our care,” Territorio de Zaguates writes on Facebook. “We are a temporary home for hundreds of dogs looking for a second chance, and we are also the permanent home of many others who may never find their own family.”
https://www.facebook.com/territoriodezaguates/videos/1699893790281870/
Volunteers regularly take the dogs out on hikes on the large property for exercise. Look at all those happy faces!
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There are water troughs all along the hiking routes so that they stay hydrated.
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The dogs’ caretakers have all kinds of fun with the dogs. In the video below, they slide down a hill on cardboard and the delighted dogs give chase!
https://www.facebook.com/territoriodezaguates/videos/1705469713057611/
The public are welcome to schedule a hike with the dogs to hang out with them and help volunteers.
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Of course, you can also adopt a dog!
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What looks like fantastic place, and one I would love to visit! Share this awesome dog shelter with your family and friends!
Note, the video below has some great highlights of Territorio de Zaguates!
