We have heard from many people that here in Costa Rica it’s more likely that an animal will adopt you rather than the other way around. Our neighbours, for example, had a dog come with their house when they bought it. Other friends of ours had a dog come along with the house they rented.
We, however, have only had the occasional stray wander in for a bit and wander off again. That is until last night.
I heard a little moaning outside the window and when I went to investigate I saw this cute (and obviously very hungry) little puppy.
Where it came from I’ll never know, but it doesn’t seem to have any intention of leaving.
Now because we are due to return to Canada in 4 months or so, we simply cannot keep the puppy for that time only to abandon it when we leave. So what are we to do? There is an animal rescue society here in Atenas that we are going to talk to, and if they cannot help, there is a shelter in Heredia we have heard of, so we will have to take her there. However, unlike back home, they charge you to bring in a stray – approximately $60. What the eventual fate of her will be, we just don’t know.
In the mean time, we will feed and water her and hope for the best. Stay tuned!
