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The "Land of the Strays," or
Territorio de Zaguates, is seriously heaven on Earth for dog-lovers, especially those looking to adopt a new family member. The
privately-funded, volunteer-run organization is in Costa Rica, where they bathe, feed, and exercise the 900 dogs they house by guiding them on scenic walking tours that are free and open to the public.
Visiting the refuge does not mean that there is pressure to adopt a dog; visiting to play and meet with the dogs is free, as many citizens just come by for the fun of it, and the "shelter" is
no-kill.
This refuge is said to be one of the happiest places for a dog to live. There's a lush landscape for the dogs to roam freely and play, and an indoor area with beds and bathing and feeding stations for the dogs to relax. Water stations are also placed all around the property to ensure that active dogs can remain hydrated at all times.
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