Home to Over 1.800 Dogs
Territorio de Zaguates (Land of the Strays) is a dog sanctuary where we do not believe in euthanasia as a solution to the problem of abandoned dogs in Costa Rica. We are a temporary home for thousands of puppies looking for a second chance, but we are also the permanent home of many others who may never find their own family because of their looks, age or special needs and treatment.
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Meet Our Zaguates
Regardless of a rescued dog’s condition, we will always do everything in our power to save them and provide them with anything they need to live comfortably.
The World's Most Unique No-kill Shelter
Send a Donation
Learn the different ways to donate and how your contributions help us give abandoned dogs a second chance.
Adopt a Stray
Even though our rescued dogs are off the streets, the best for them is to have permanent homes with loving families.
Become a Volunteer
There’s multiple ways to help us grow.
We are a 100% Donation - based Sanctuary.
Your donations, big or small, may represent life or death for hundreds of abandoned, sick and neglected dogs currently living on the streets.
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You can read all about our daily work, curiosities and amazing rescue and adoption stories we’ve been blessed enough to witness.