A compelling Netflix documentary.
There is a series on Netflix called Dogs. It consists of a series of 1-hour films showing many different qualities of our special dogs.
Last Monday evening we watched the episode that took the viewer to Costa Rica.
Territorio de Zaguates – Land of the Strays
Territorio de Zaguates is an extraordinary dog shelter located in the mountains above Heredia Costa Rica an hour from downtown San José.
It was incredible. Almost too much to put into words.
Firstly, there were the huge number of homeless dogs, in all states of health, that roamed Costa Rica.
Secondly, the dog sanctuary was founded by Lya Battle and Alvaro Saumet who are still hard at it.
Thirdly, they have somewhere between 700 and 1,100 dogs in the sanctuary.
Finally, let me let them say it in their own words.
WE ARE…
A non profit organization, founded by Lya Battle and Alvaro Saumet. During the last eight years we’ve been promoting well-being and respect for animals.
HOW WE DO IT?
Veterinarian: We take care of our mutts with deworming, sterilization and any other care they need. The cost of maintaining a dog healthy is $5 per month.Shelter: Territorio is home for hundreds of doggies. We give them here a safe place to live, free of maltreatment, and full of love. The cost of providing a home is $11 per month for each of our unique specimens.
Food: Each mont we consume thousands of kilos of dog food, to keep our pack healthy. Giving a full small plate to each mutt cost us $20 per month.
There is much, much more on their website that I encourage you to go to. Here are some photographs of the dogs that they rescue.
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There are a number of videos on YouTube to watch.
Here’s a short one.
And here’s a slightly longer one by National Geographic.
Finally, if you feel so minded here is the donate page. It’s a good cause and, for example, for just $36 you can sponsor one dog. That’s what Jeannie and I did.
Anyway, we hope you can spare something.
I must watch the Netflix series. Thanks for including all of the videos & the information on how to donate.
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Yes, Susan, if you subscribe to Netflix the series of videos on Dogs is well worth watching.
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Wonderful place.
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Absolutely, John. It sounds as though you have visited the sanctuary?
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No, but I did see it on the Dodo a while ago.
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OK! That doesn’t detract one iota what these people do for dogs.
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The videos on this place bring tears of joy to my eyes.
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That is so lovely. A beautiful response to the post. Big hugs to you!
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Right back atcha!
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🙂
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Paul, thanks so much for sharing this. As we have Netflix or subscribe to Netflix, we still have to view this documentary. Appreciate the heads up, and the work that these people are doing which is extraordinary. Sometimes it’s so overwhelming to witness what humans have done to other species, but all we can do is try to make it better in our little corner of the world. Which these people clearly have done. ❤️
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Bela, a thoughtful and wise comment from you. As you say, all we can do is try to make it better in our little corner of the world. And that is huge!
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It is. Chris and I watched the entire video last night and both of us had tears streaming down our faces. What a wonderful woman. ❤️
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Oh Bela!
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Remarkable video and thank you for sharing Paul
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Thank you, dear Sue, thank you very much!
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A wagnificent effort!
Pawtacular humans🐾
💜nose nudges💜
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Splendid! Keep it coming!
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Wonderful people to do this. I will definitely sponsor a dog. Or two!
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Well done, Margaret, that’s fantastic!
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