Tag: dogs
Proper Care for Having Happier Pets
Owning pets include several duties. Their care goes beyond providing food and hygiene. These hairy companions ask for daily attention, both in quality-time and...
Choosing The Right Pet For Your Family
Before choosing an ideal pet, important aspects must be taken into account; First of all, you should consider if you are prepared to have...
Love For Our Pets: The Best Trends
In Costa Rica, families once had mixed-breed dogs, known as zaguates, which they fed with household waste and gave little attention to their health....
Animal Rights Law Passes in Costa Rica
After being stalled in Costa Rica's legislative assembly for months an animal welfare bill has finally been passed by President Solís' administration. Up until...
The Madrid Metro Opens its Doors to New Passengers: Dogs
Leashed and with a muzzle, properly identified and in the back cart; Although there are certain restrictions, dogs can now ride the train in...
Huge Win for Animal Welfare in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is cracking down on illegal breeders. Learn how you too can help animal welfare!
Earlier in April, 64 dogs were seized from tragic...
Costa Rican Children are Contracting Eye Worms Due to Negligent Pet Owners
A condition called ocular toxocariasis (colloquially, "eye worms") is transmitted by a worm-shaped parasite found in the feces of infected dogs and can enter...
Beach, Big Screen, and Super Bowl: Marina Pez Vela Takes Fiesta to a Whole...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Marina Pez Vela is hosting the single largest Super Bowl party on the Pacific coast. Marina Pez Vela, located...
Three Pitbulls and 33 Roosters Were Rescued From Illegal Fighting Rings in Guadalupe
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The National Animal Health Service of Costa Rica (SENASA) announced that they were able to rescue 33 roosters and three...
Firefighters Save Two Dogs Burned During a Housefire in Sagrada Familia
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Earlier today, kind-hearted firemen and Red Cross workers saved two dogs who were injured during a house fire in the area...
Costa Rica’s Newest Hotel Trends: Catering to Specific Types of Travelers
There are a growing number of Costa Rica hotels that cater to particular groups of travelers. Some hotels cater to people who bring their...
Turrialba Ash is Hitting Dogs in the Area Hardest; Many Have Been Abandoned
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Dogs have been the creatures hit hardest by the ash emanating from the Turrialba volcano. Reports from the Ministry of...
Keep Your Costa Rica Pet Happy and Healthy With Preventative Parasite Care
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Taking preventive measures may help ward off fleas and ticks from your pets and at the same time, prevent the...
The Fifth Annual Perrocross Run Brings Out Over 300 Dogs and Dog Lovers
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – For the fifth time, the Perrocross competition drew more than 300 dogs and their owners (and owners for...
Teacup French Poodles Rescued From Illegal Costa Rica Puppy Mill
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - This week, 18 teacup French Poodles were rescued from an illegal puppy mill in the province of Cartago. Humane...
Study Proves the 'Green-eyed Monster' Exists in Dogs
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Man's best friend experiences a very human feeling, jealousy, according to a new study, which shows a dramatic...
Guinness Declares Costa Rican Spider the Most Poisonous in the World
Costa Rica has one of the most poisonous spiders in the world, as published by the famous book of Guinness World Records.
According to the...
Costa Ricans Prefer Exotic Pets Like Hedgehogs
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - "Man's best friend" is the timeless and favorite pet, but now there's more competition in the race to...
Animals find refuge in Costa Rican rainforest haven
Puerto jiménez, COSTA RICA–Paris Hilton learned the hard way: Kinkajous just don't make good pets. Paris's kink "Baby Luv" lost BFF status when it...
