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A group of law enforcement agency (LEA) representatives being trained in the use of animal handling tools.
Costa Rican authorities trained on proper handling of confiscated wildlife

An estimated 1,000 wild animals are illegally removed from their natural habitats in Costa Rica each year, to be trafficked to international markets, sold as pets, or added to private collections. To

Small dog standing behind a chain-link fence
Authorities in Costa Rica establish stronger controls on breeding and sale of dogs and cats

SAN JOSE—Costa Rican authorities have approved a vital new regulation that establishes stronger controls over establishments dedicated to the breeding and sale of dogs and cats. This regulation was

Dos mujeres sosteniendo un perro
Nearly 100 pets receive free veterinary care in Tortuguero, Costa Rica

TORTUGUERO—Despite being diagnosed with heartworm disease, a cheerful dog named Pulgosin is showing steady improvement thanks to the treatment he received during free animal clinics organized in the