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05/06/2026

03/06/2026

25/05/2026

En Costa Rica existe un santuario único en su tipo llamado Territorio de Zaguates, el cual ha ganado fama internacional por albergar a cientos de perros que viven en libertad.

El santuario se encuentra en las montañas de Santa Bárbara de Heredia, en una propiedad de aproximadamente 142 hectáreas (350 acres) donde los perros tienen acceso a vastos prados y zonas de bosque.

Actualmente, el refugio cuida de más de 1,800 perros de forma simultánea. A lo largo de sus 15 años de historia, han rescatado a más de 26,000 animales.
A diferencia de los albergues tradicionales con jaulas, los perros de Territorio de Zaguates realizan caminatas diarias por las colinas en grandes manadas, acompañados por cuidadores y voluntarios.

Sus fundadores, Lya Battle y Álvaro Saumet, promueven que los perros mestizos (conocidos en Costa Rica como "zaguates") son razas únicas. El refugio es de "sacrificio cero", lo que significa que los perros que no son adoptados pueden vivir allí permanentemente hasta su vejez.

El proyecto se mantiene principalmente gracias a donaciones internacionales y el trabajo de voluntarios, ya que los gastos de alimentación (más de 300 kg diarios) y atención veterinaria son sumamente elevados.
Este lugar es considerado por muchos como "el refugio perruno más feliz del mundo" y un ejemplo global de bienestar animal aplicado al rescate de perros callejeros.

26/04/2026

12/04/2026

When no one else could help, they built a village for forgotten dogs.

In the Brazilian city of Caxias do Sul, one animal rescue group refused to turn away thousands of stray dogs and cats—so they did something extraordinary.

Back in 2010, the organization So Ama (“Just Love”) created a makeshift community for abandoned animals, building over 1,000 small shelters from wood and tin that came to be known as Caxias do Sul Dog Favela. The result was what locals came to call a “dog favela”—a humble but life-saving refuge that eventually cared for more than 1,600 dogs and around 200 cats who had nowhere else to go.

It wasn’t perfect. Resources were limited, and the conditions reflected the realities of the surrounding impoverished community. But for animals facing starvation, illness, and cruelty on the streets, it meant safety, food, and a second chance. At its peak, the group provided over 12 tons of food each month, covered significant veterinary costs, and did it all with a small team of dedicated volunteers and donations.

So Ama, an NGO founded in 1998, fought tirelessly to change how animals are seen—not as disposable, but as lives worth protecting. The shelter became known around the world as a powerful example of compassion in action.

In 2016, responsibility for the shelter was transferred to the city, but So Ama continues to advocate for animal welfare and push for lasting change.

It may not have been glamorous—but it was built on something far more powerful: love, determination, and the belief that every life matters. 🐶🐱

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