Foster Home-Based
Dog & Cat Rescue in Costa Rica
Join us creating a better world for animals!
Since 2014, Charlie's Angels Costa Rica has grown into a volunteer-operated organization that provides safe foster homes, crucial medical care and a path to a brighter life for thousands of dogs and cats.
We play a crucial role in preventing overpopulations of homeless dogs and cats by offering monthly spay and neuter clinics in various communities.
A Decade of Dedication:
Every Rescue Story is Made Possible by People Like You
Because there are no government-run animal shelters in Costa Rica, stray animals rely on amazing individuals and families who foster, donate, and volunteer in collaboration with private rescue organizations like ours.
We work without a shelter — by design.
We work operate through a network of foster homes across the Pérez Zeledón region in southern Costa Rica — and sometimes beyond.
After managing a full-time shelter for years, we switched to a foster home-based organization to help more animals with lower costs and simpler logistics. And it works!
Since closing our shelter in 2021, we’ve rescued hundreds of animals. And the number keeps growing.
Our foster parents are kind, compassionate people who open their homes to dogs or cats in need. The more foster homes we have, the more lives we can save. It’s that simple.
If fostering has ever crossed your mind, contact us! You don’t need to be an expert — all it takes is a bit of love and commitment. We’ll support you every step of the way.
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Spay & Neuter Saves Lives
Since 2014, our monthly pop-up spay and neuter clinics have helped reduce pet overpopulation and improve animal welfare in the Pérez Zeledón region.
A professional vet team performs the surgeries in a mobile ambulance unit, while our experianced volunteers support the animals every step of the way.
Want to help?
Donate to keep these important clinics going! Volunteer and be part of the team!
We Can All Be Angels!
Whether you foster an animal, support with transports and errands, or escort our furry friends to their new homes in North America, your support makes all the difference.
FAQ
Where are you located / Is there a shelter I can visit?
We are a foster-based rescue, which means we operate without a shelter or office. Every animal we help is cared for in a foster home. Most of our fosters and volunteers are located in and around San Isidro de El General, Pérez Zeledón, in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica.
Can I visit the animals available for adoption?
Yes! Once your application is approved, we’ll coordinate a meet-and-greet with the foster home.
For more information visit our:
DOG ADOPTION PAGE
CAT ADOPTION PAGEDo you rescue wild animals too?
We focus on rescuing dogs and cats, but we can point you in the right direction if you’ve found a wild animal in distress. We recommend contacting:
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary in Uvita at +506 2200 3271
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center via WhatsApp at +506 6058 3898
SINAC (National System of Conservation Areas) at (+506) 2522-6500 for wildlife emergencies.
To report a dog or cat in need please visit our CONTACT PAGEI found a stray dog / cat. Can you help me?
For urgent cases, please refer to our Emergency Guidelines on the CONTACT PAGE.
We are a small, volunteer-run organization with limited resources, but we do our best to help whenever possible. To report a stray animal or find more information, please visit our CONTACT PAGE.I saw a dog / cat on social media up for adoption but can’t find it on the website.
There are two possible reasons:
1. We haven’t had time to upload the animal to the website, but it may still be available.
2. The animal is in a foster-to-adopt trial or has already found a home. You’re still welcome to apply using our general adoption application. Then we can match you with a similar dog / cat.Are you a officially registered non-profit organization?
Yes! Charlies Angels Resque is officially registered under the legal name Asociación Charlie’s Angels CR, cédula jurídica 3-002-757592.
How are you funded?
We rely entirely on donations from generous individuals and the occasional fundraising. Every contribution makes a big difference. For more informatiopn visit our DONATION PAGE
Are Donations Tax-Deductible?
Unfortunately, we can't issue tax-deductible receipts for donations made to our Costa Rican Bank Account or PayPal.
However, we’re supported by Friends of Charlie’s Angels Costa Rica, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the U.S. This allows U.S. donors to make tax-deductible contributions to support our rescue work in Costa Rica.
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