Hundreds of stray dogs are roaming the countryside in Costa Rica.
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Photo courtesy of the Territorio de Zaguates Oficial via Facebook
And, believe it or not, this is actually a happy headline.
You see, these strays are at home in a spacious sanctuary called Territorio de Zaguates (Land of the Strays). This privately funded sanctuary, run by volunteers, turns no stray away.
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Photo courtesy of the Territorio de Zaguates Oficial via Facebook
Multitudes of mutts at Territorio de Zaguates roam grassy fields, lounge on cozy beds and mattresses,
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Photo courtesy of the Territorio de Zaguates Oficial via Facebook
nibble from troughs of kibble,
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Photo courtesy of the Territorio de Zaguates Oficial via Facebook
and generally play their days away while they await adoption.
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Photo courtesy of the Territorio de Zaguates Oficial via Facebook
For some, that day never comes, but they still have a comfortable, loving place to retire.
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Photo courtesy of the Territorio de Zaguates Oficial via Facebook
In addition to providing a haven for homeless dogs and actively seeking potential pooch parents for their residents, the clever Territorio staff created a campaign to make mutts more appealing to the masses. Take a look:
If you would like to help Territorio de Zaguates continue caring and finding homes for dogs, you can donate directly through Paypal at
territorio.de.zaguates.oficial@gmail.com or contribute to the sanctuary’s ongoing campaign at
GoFundMe.com/costarica-dogs.
Keep up with the Costa Rican canine capers on the Land of the Strays’ Facebook page.
These flowers are lovely. What are they? I am pretty sure they don’t grow down here. By the way, all of the Lilacs were in full bloom in Europe and I enjoyed their sweet fragrances everywhere. They too do not grow down here in Florida.
They are Lenten roses.