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Animal Shelter · Matapalo
Costa Rica Has 1 Million Homeless Dogs
Adopting, fostering, or sponsoring a dog from Halfway Home Animal Shelter can help reduce the number of stray dogs on the streets of Costa Rica. Learn how you can help save a dog's life today.Adopt
Change the life of a stray dog or cat by making them a part of your family.
Meet the animals →Foster
Keep a rescue off the streets by providing a temporary home until they are adopted.
Apply to foster →Volunteer
Help our shelter walk, feed, bathe, and love the animals that rely on us every day.
Sign up to volunteer →About us
Halfway Home Animal Shelter in Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste is helping to make a difference.
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About us
Animal Rescue, Veterinary Care, Adoptions & Foster Homes
Halfway Home is a grassroots organization whose efforts are to contain the dog population in and around Tamarindo, Costa Rica. There were so many homeless and abused dogs people had brought in to the clinic that overcrowding grew to crisis levels, and something had to change.
Read our story →- 16,789+
- Successful rescues
- Rescue
- Safe shelter and care
- Community
- People helping together
Meet the animals
Waiting for Adoption
34 animals currently sharing their stories. Every animal is looking for a loving forever home.
Shaq
Meet Shaq →Mixed - Zaguate · 2 years
Mixed - Zaguate · About 2 years
Tigre
Meet Tigre →Mixed - Zaguate · 14 years
Mixed - Zaguate · About 15 years
MuMu
Meet MuMu →Mixed - Zaguate · 1year
Mixed - Zaguate · About 1 year
Tilly
Meet Tilly →Mixed - Zaguate
Mixed - Zaguate · About 2 years
Simona
Meet Simona →Mixed - Zaguate
Mixed - Zaguate · About 10 months
Scout
Meet Scout →Mixed - Zaguate
Mixed - Zaguate · About 1 year
Rodolfo
Meet Rodolfo →Mixed - Zaguate
Mixed - Zaguate · About 4 years
Rocky
Meet Rocky →Mixed - Zaguate
Mixed - Zaguate · About 1 year
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How Our Volunteers Help Us
Walk, feed, photograph, foster, transport, and love the animals who rely on Halfway Home every day.
Life at Halfway Home
Moments from the shelter
Success Stories
Hear what these incredible people had to say about adopting a pet from Halfway Home. We're so thankful to everyone who adopts a dog or cat!
Steve – USA
Dog Lover★★★★★I brought him home once I saw Buddy's adorable face. Halfway Home had already handled his required vaccines for entry into the US, making the process easier than expected.
Mary – Canada
Cat Lover★★★★★There is no better feeling than knowing you were able to change the life of a dog who didn't have a home. I never knew adopting could be so easy and affordable. Many thanks to Halfway Home!
Scotty – Tamarindo
Dog Lover★★★★★We said we wanted a puppy but when we saw Cocoa there was no doubt she was perfect for us. We are so happy to have rescued an older dog. Halfway Home never gave up on her and neither will we!