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OZZY | DOG | MALE | YOUNG | SMALL I am officially adopted January 2020 by a wonderful family in USA. I have a new canine brother Henry. We love to cuddle and nap with each other. I am so thankful to El Refugio for rescuing me…
OZZY | DOG | MALE | YOUNG | SMALL I am officially adopted January 2020 by a wonderful family in USA. I have a new canine brother Henry. We love to cuddle and nap with each other. I am so thankful to El Refugio for rescuing me…
DULCE | DOG | FEMALE | ADULT | SMALL -ADOPTED! – STORY COMING SOON HI, I’m Dulce. I was found on the side of the road, abandoned, pregnant, near Dominical, Costa Rica. I had my four puppies on September 2, 2019, and we are being cared for…
SCOOBY | DOG | MALE | ADULT | MEDIUM ADOPTED!! HI, I’m Scooby. I was found near an abandoned farm in Sierpe, Costa Rica. I was in pretty bad shape, underweight, and needing some medical attention. Now, I am being taken care of by a beautiful family…
ROCKY | CAT | MALE | ADULT -ADOPTED November 9, 2019!- We all fell in love with Rocky at the shelter. He was a very vocal cat and let us know he wanted us to come sit by him. Then, he would purr so loud and cuddle up next…
ALEJANDRO | AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER | MALE | ADULT | MEDIUM ADOPTED!! November 4, 2019. He was only with El Refugio for a short time. Everyone at the shelter fell in love with his calm manner. We are so happy…
SEBASTIAN | CAT | MALE | YOUNG JUST ADOPTED! We are so happy for Sebastian! Sebastian the cat was adopted after almost 2 years at the El Refugio Costa Ballena shelter. We are so happy for Sebastian and for his new family. Have a Purrfect life Sebastian😽 …
SUN | CAT | FEMALE | YOUNG ALMOST READY FOR ADOPTION Hi, my name is Sun. I was abandoned in the streets in Ojochal, Costa Rica, with my two kittens, and thankfully rescued by El Refugio. I am a beautiful Calico cat. Right now I am busy being a…
RIVER | CAT | FEMALE | BABY – ADOPTED! – Hi, my name is River. I was abandoned in the streets in Ojochal, Costa Rica, with my mama and sibling, and thankfully rescued by El Refugio. I am sweet as pie though, just look at me! xoxo River Let’s…
BREEZE | CAT | FEMALE | YOUNG Hi, my name is Breeze. I was abandoned in the streets in Ojochal, Costa Rica, with my mama and sibling, and thankfully rescued by El Refugio. I am sweet as sugar though, just look at me! xoxo Breeze Breeze is a beautiful…
UPDATE! We just got word that our Sweet Abby was adopted – here is the post from the Pittie Project PNW “The Pittie Project PNW ADOPTED! Our Costa Rican princess, Abby has officially found her forever home! Big thank you to our sister rescue @elrefugiocostaballena for providing Abby everything she needed and giving her this…
PRISCILLA | CAT | FEMALE | YOUNG JUST ADOPTED! SWEET LOVE Hi, my name is Priscilla. I was rescued by El Refugio from the beach. I had a broken leg! I am all healed up now and ready to be your forever source of giggles and smiles. xoxo…
LUCY | DOG | FEMALE | ADULT | MEDIUM | LUCY, our sweet part-chow dog, was adopted by Dror on September 14, 2019. She will live just down the street from the shelter. We are so happy for them both! Thank you Dror!! Hi, my name…
DAISY | DOG | FEMALE | YOUNG | SMALL | ADOPTED NOVEMBER 2019 – we are so happy for you Daisy!! She is now named Kiki and enjoys a life with her beautiful family in Ojochal. We hear she also is best friends now with a…
FRANKY | DOG | MALE | YOUNG | MEDIUM ADOPTED October 2019!! We are so happy for Franky. He came to us starving and living on the streets. Now he has his very own family in Costa Rica to love him. He has so much love to…
PALOMA | DOG | FEMALE | ADULT | MEDIUM – ADOPTED – Many of you know and love Paloma. When Dan and Sue met her at El Mercado several weeks ago they decided to foster her and were determined to find her a good home. Of course…
TINA LOUISE | CAT | FEMALE | YOUNG – ON TRIAL ADOPTION – Hi, I’m one of Graycie’s kittens. My name is Tina Louise. I have two first names because I am extra special and extra lovable. Come love me and I’ll love you back. I am very friendly and confident….
SPOT | CAT | MALE | YOUNG I WAS JUST ADOPTED TODAY MARCH 16, 2020, I AM SO EXCITED TO BE LIVING IN OJOCHAL, COSTA RICA – THANK YOU!! Hi, I’m one of Graycie’s kittens. My name is Spot. I am part of the Tuxedo group because of my sleek…
OLLIE | CAT | MALE | YOUNG I WAS JUST ADOPTED WITH MY BROTHER ANDY – WE ARE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN TOGETHER WITH OUR NEW FAMILY!! Hi, I’m one of Graycie’s kittens. My name is Ollie. I am fun, fun, fun! I am very friendly with…
ANDY | CAT | MALE | YOUNG I WAS JUST ADOPTED WITH MY BROTHER OLLIE – WE ARE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN TOGETHER WITH OUR NEW FAMILY!! Hi, I’m one of Graycie’s kittens. My name is Andy. I am a sweetie pie filled with fun. I am friendly, confident,…
GRAYCIE | CAT | FEMALE | YOUNG | RESERVED FOR ADOPTION! SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY Hi, my name is Graycie. My name may be the color of a rainy season sky, but I bring Sunshine into every room. Come meet me, and I’ll bring some sunshine into…
I am Chopin, and I have been overlooked all these years for no good reason. Please take me home! ❤️ MUSIC TO YOUR EARS “A kitten is in the animal world, what a rosebud is in the garden – Robert Sowthey” Chopin is a quiet cat, but full of love and cuddles. He…
LOLA IS ADOPTED!!! LOLA | DOG | FEMALE | YOUNG | MEDIUM LOVING OPTIMISTIC LOVABLE ANGEL Hi, I’m Lola. I was hit by a car and had to have one of my…
WILSON | DOG | MALE | YOUNG | MEDIUM ADOPTED September 2019 Wilson was such a JOY to have at El Refugio. He came to us very sick and malnourished, but with medical attention, lots of special care, and LOTS OF LOVE, he has become his true…
TONY | CAT | MALE | ADULT PENSIVE ATTENTIVE LOVING Hi, my name is TONY. I am a young adult male. My eyes tell it all; I am attentive of you. I will give you unconditional love and kitty hugs purrever! Come find me at El Refugio. xo Tony…
TWIX | CAT | FEMALE | ADULT JUST ADOPTED! We are so happy for Twix. She will now be living in Ojochal, Costa Rica. SWEET AS CANDY Hi, I’m TWIX. I am a young adult female. I’m named after a candy bar, but don’t let my name fool you. I have plenty of sass with…
TABASCO | DOG | MALE | ADULT | LARGE T was adopted on New Year’s Eve by his foster Randi and Michael. T was with Randi for over a year and they quickly bonded and became best friends. We are so very happy for T! Thank you…
SMOKY | CAT | MALE | YOUNG -ADOPTED – STORY COMING SOON! ALERT MYSTERIOUS FRIENDLY Hi, I’m SMOKY. I am a young male. I could be mistaken for a Wild Cat, but my heart and temperament are pure Gold. I am looking for a human to love….
SHELDON | DOG | MALE | BABY | MEDIUM – ADOPTED! – Sheldon was adopted August 6, 2019. His beautiful family was on a vacation in Costa Rica and fell in love with him (hard not too!). He will now be living with them in the United…
ROSEMARY | CAT | FEMALE | YOUNG – ADOPTED! – Hi, I am ROSEMARY, one of RICA’S kittens. We are full of fun, lots of fun! Please come meet us. One (or all of us!) would love to come home with you. Warning – you WILL fall in love…
ROLO | CAT | MALE | ADULT I’VE GOT TUXITUDE! Hi I’m Rolo – a Tuxedo cat with a bit of class and a lot of sass. I am very chatty, and I love to follow volunteers around as they do their chores and tell them how everything should…
RICA | CAT | FEMALE | ADULT FULL OF LIFE Hi, my name is RICA. I came to the shelter with five kittens! I enjoyed being a mama, but now I want a home of my own. I am a strong female cat, with a sense of independence but always…
RAMONA | CAT | FEMALE | ADULT Hi, I am Ramona. I am a beautiful tabby cat with lots of personality. I love to get attention and strokes! I also have a curious need to know what is going on behind every door! I am an inquisitive, friendly cat who…
PRINCE | CAT | MALE | ADULT – ON TRIAL ADOPTION!! – REGAL DUDE Hi, my name is PRINCE. I am an adult male. I am a little shy around other cats, but I LOVE my humans. I love ear scratches and just hanging out. Let’s chill out together!…
KEYLOR | CAT | MALE | YOUNG -JUST ADOPTED! Keylor was often the first cat to greet people arriving to El Refugio. He came to the shelter as a kitten and is now 1 year 7 months old. Mariana chose this big beautiful boy to be hers and we could not be…
I am the longest time resident, sweet as the dickens, full of love, please adopt me. A TUXEDO FOR YOU! Hey everyone I’m Mickey and I’m a super chilled out surfer dude of a cat! I’m popular with my feline friends and like to check that everyone is okay. I’ll be more than happy to…
NORMAN | CAT | MALE | ADULT – ADOPTED! Our longest resident cat and author of the Norman’s Corner blog – NORMAN – has been adopted. In June, 2019 he went home with his furever human. We asked his human how she feels about adopting Norman, and she said “Norman…
JACOB | CAT | MALE | YOUNG – I was recently adopted on January 18, 2020, and to the BEST friend a cat could ever have. His name is Ronan and he is MEOW awesome! I live in Uvita with him and his family. My new family is really enjoying my diverse…
HUNTER | CAT | MALE | ADULT JAMES BOND-LIKE COOL CAT Hi, I’m HUNTER. I am an adult male. I get along well with humans, other cats, and dogs. I like to be part of a pack – a cat pack. I love to love them! Let’s meet. I am waiting for…
HAVY | CAT | FEMALE | ADULT We are soooo happy for Havy. She has been at the shelter all of her life – over 3 years! She touched the hearts of everyone she met at the shelter with her cuddles and her purrs. We are so very happy for her and…
| CHURRO | CAT | MALE | ADULT I am on TRIAL ADOPTION. I am doing well, exploring my new human’s home, and enjoying lots of attention. LET ME RESCUE YOU! Hi, my name is Churro. I was a stray living on my own, but now I am safe at…
CADBURY | CAT | MALE | YOUNG ADULT ****JUST ADOPTED!!! We are so happy for Cadbury. He has been waiting a long time for his humans. They came today. We will miss your sweetness Cadbury. Have a wonderful life! SWEETER THAN CHOCOLATE Hi, my name is CADBURY. My siblings and I were found…
BRYAN | CAT | MALE | ADULT RUBBISH TO REGAL Hi, I’m BRYAN. I am a young male. I was found in a trash can with my 2 litter mates. I clean up pretty nice, don’t I? I love to catch a kiss or a cuddle when a human is close…
*JUST ADOPTED!! BANDIT | CAT | FEMALE | YOUNG | AFFECTIONATE LOYAL PLAYFUL Hi, my name is BANDIT. I am a young adult female. I was dropped off at the shelter when I was a kitten. I was saved by the humans at El Refugio, now I…
ALICIA | CAT | FEMALE | ADULT ADOPTED! After almost 2 years at the shelter (since she was a kitten), she was adopted today May 19, 2020. We are so happy for you sweet Alicia. NURTURING OLD SOUL Hi, my name is ALICIA. I am a young adult female. I am the color of sunshine…