Tania Cappelluti
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We’re a foster-based rescue, which means we work without a shelter facility or office. Every animal we help receives care in a loving foster home. Most of our foster families are located in and around San Isidro de El General / Pérez Zeledón, in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica.
Before reaching out, please take a moment to read below and understand how our rescue works—and how you can help.
If you're contacting us about a dog or cat in critical need, please see the emergency guidelines ↓
How We Work
We’re a small team powered by volunteers and foster families. To help us respond quickly and stay organized, please choose the right path for your request:
Interested in fostering, adopting a dog, adopting a cat, donating, or volunteering?
Please visit the relevant pages on our website to fill out an application form.
Have a general question? Feel free to reach out to us via WhatsApp or E-mail.
Please keep in mind that because we’re a small team of busy volunteers, replies can sometimes take a few days—unless it’s an urgent case.
— Charlie’s Angels Rescue Team
Report Animal in Need:
If the animal is in a critical situation, please see the emergency guidelines ↓
If you want to report an animal in need follow the steps below.
Emergency Guidelines
If you're dealing with an urgent animal case and can’t wait for a response from us, please contact one of the veterinarians listed below directly.
Let them know you're calling about a potential rescue case—they’ll advise you on the best next steps.
Please note: We cannot guarantee we’ll be able to take on the case without reviewing all the details first.
San Isidro de El General /
Pérez Zeledón:
Santi Vet Clinic
📞 +506 2771 4862
📍 Next to Maxi Palí
Corral Del Sol
📞 +506 2772 5445
📍 Calle 3
Dra. Veronica Mora
📞 +506 8879 7021
Veterinario a Domicilio (House Visits)
📞 +506 8824 2971
Huellas – Dra. Milena (Has Ambulance, House Visits)
📞 +506 8937 1297
Veterinaria Los Álamos
📞 +506 2771 7331
📞 +506 8836 4432
📞 +506 8376 6224
Veterinaria Pelícano – Bo. Sagrada Familia
📞 +506 7180 5908
Uvita / Osa:
Costa Ballena Vet
📞 +506 2743 8282 / +506 4001 4822
📍 Uvita center, next to HERTZ Rent a Car
Jaco:
Vet Veterinaria Dra. Wendy Villalobos
📞 +506 2643 2960
📍 100m east of the Municipalidad de Garabito
Looking for Help Closer to You?
[Download our list of active dog & cat rescue organizations across Costa Rica]
We’re based in the Pérez Zeledón area and may not always be able to assist outside our region—especially in urgent cases. Reaching out to a rescue group closer to you can often mean faster help for an animal in need.
Every group on this list is doing amazing work, just like us—and we’re all in this together.
Want to Report Animal Cruelty?
If you witness neglect, abuse, or mistreatment of an animal, please contact the following authorities:
SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal)
They are the main government authority for animal welfare.
You can file a complaint directly through their platform:
Online form: senasa.go.cr
Email: denuncias@senasa.go.cr
📞 +506 2587-1600
OIJ (Organismo de Investigación Judicial)
For severe cases of abuse or if you witness a crime in progress, you can also report it to the OIJ or local police. Animal cruelty is a criminal offense under Law 7451 and Law 9458 in Costa Rica.
📞 800-8000-645
For Urgent Situations CALL 911
Fuerza Pública - National Police
911 is the general emergency number in Costa Rica for police, fire, or medical emergencies—including urgent animal cruelty cases.
For non-emergencies, you can also reach Fuerza Pública through their regular phone number.
📞 +506 2222 1365
(Central office – they can direct you to your local station)
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.
We Appreciate Your Support!
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