Usually when we hear the word shelter, we imagine dozens of dreary kennels packed with barking dogs. While most shelters also have a play area where the pups can stretch their legs, this Costa Rican facility is totally different.
Welcome to the Territorio De Zaguates, also known as the Land of Strays — a no-kill shelter where over 1,300 homeless dogs run free across lush green hills. It’s basically a wonderland for homeless dogs!
At Territorio de Zaguates, most of the dogs are sweet, adorable mutts. In order to break the stereotype that mixed breeds are somehow less valuable than their purebred cousins, the staff celebrate each dog for their uniqueness.
Instead of Doberman mixes and Cocker crosses, Land of the Strays is home to “Chubby-Tailed German Dobernauzers” and “Fire-Tailed Border Cockers.”
This place is like absolute heaven for dog lovers! Visitors are welcome to run, snuggle and interact with the dogs. Best of all, since all the pups are up for adoption, you can take one (or two) home!
- Rescue and improve the quality of life of Costa Rican street dogs.
- Promote the adoption of animals rescued by the organization.
- Reduce the number of stray dogs on the streets by spaying and neutering all dogs we have rescued, and raising awareness about responsible pet ownership and care.
Watch the video below and learn more about this beautiful and heavenly place!
This is a place I’d definitely want to visit!
Here’s another video about this awesome wonderland!
Time to update your travel itinerary! This is a place every dog lover would love to visit!
If you want to help Territorio de Zaguates with their cause, you can send your donations to https://treeseed.org/nonProfit/3
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