There are three types of dog owners in the world: Number one–People who love having a dog for a pet and companion. Number 2– People who would marry their dog if it was legally allowed. And number 3– ...

Papillo, a 2-year-old mutt from Costa Rica, could be called a very lucky dog. While he was hit by a motorcycle, which left him unable to use his hind legs (not so lucky), he had a chance encounter ...

If Costa Rica wasn't in your bucket list of places to visit, it should be now. Territorio de Zaguates or "Land of the Strays," located in the mountains of Santa Bárbara in Costa Rica's Heredia ...

Members of the Legislative Assembly’s Agricultural Affairs Commission unanimously approved this week the drafting of new legislation banning dog fights in Costa Rica. The bill now must be approved by ...

A dog shelter in Costa Rica had a surprise when they took in a puppy with five legs and two tails, The Mirror reports. Casas Cunas shelter took the pup they’ve named Mia in after her dog parents were ...

Dogs as far as the eye can see: Nope, it's not a dream; it's a real dog sanctuary. Translated in English as "Land of Strays," the pooch paradise is a no-kill shelter on a farm in Costa Rica. Over 900 ...

Despite the fact that millions of dogs each year are "put to sleep" because no one wants them, many people still choose to buy purebreds from breeders themselves or from pet stores. I just learned of ...

Imagine a relaxing walk through the mountains and rainforests of Costa Rica, hearing the chirping birds, the buzzing insects—and the happy yips of hundreds of dogs trailing behind you. Most dog people ...

Wildlife ecologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who are studying different conservation practices in the forests of Costa Rica recently made a startling discovery on a wildlife camera ...