Helping Street Dogs in Playa Junquillal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
How she ended up at Berta’s door is uncertain. But she was abandoned, scared, malnourished and wet. Around the same time in 2014, a young volunteer named Dan came to VerdiAzul, Playa Junquillal’s turtle rescue organization, and their paths crossed for a very special reason, in a very special way. It was clear to everyone who witnessed Dan and Dora …
Tick fever is the most common disease that dogs get in Costa Rica. Also known as ehrlichiosis, the spreading of this disease is due to infected ticks with the bacteria E.canis. The type of tick that that usually carries this is Rhipicephalus sanguineus, or brown dog tick. The most common symptoms of tick fever are depression and anorexia, so if you …
One of the most important efforts we make is to educate the community of dog owners about preventative care for their animals in Costa Rica. Our main focus is on the importance of spaying and neutering animals to prevent overpopulation and unwanted animals. When there are too many dogs and cats being born and not enough resources to care for …
Hope 4 A Street Dog’s main focus is on prevention, through funding and hosting spay and neuter clinics in the neighborhoods that need them most. We believe that through a combination of education and accessibility to veterinary care, we can make a notable difference in our communities. Dog and cat populations will grow out of control extremely quickly when animals …
Ever since Berta was a little girl, she loved animals. Her mom and sister say they remember Berta coming home with all kinds of creatures who were abandoned, hungry or injured and needed nursing, from dogs and cats to birds and squirrels! It seems Berta’s mission in life was clear from the start: to be a voice for animals in …
In August 2018, a California couple came to Costa Rica to get married in the picturesque beach town of Playa Negra. During their stay, they were befriended by a couple of beach dogs who they immediately formed a strong bond with. It was soon apparent that these dogs did not have a home, and the female dog was pregnant! They eagerly …