In August of this year, a dog known as Marie was found without help on the porch of an unoccupied house in Costa Rica—besides having neither food nor water, she was she’s pregnant.
One concerned neighbor took Marie’s photos and sent them to Tania Cappelluti. Cappelluti had moved from Berlin to Costa Rica with plans to open a yoga retreat but ended up founding Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue Costa Rica (CAARCR).
“They (Marie’s original family) moved, leaving the pregnant dog behind,” wrote Cappelluti. “She had no food or water. She was on her own with a big belly. The poor girl was sitting day and night in front of the door, waiting for her people to return.”
Marie experiencing a sudden loss is a difficult thing to imagine, and there is no saying how she’d be able to cope with the situation. But with Cappelluti’s help, Marie was placed in a foster family, and she showed just how strong she was.
Finally safe at the foster house owned by Wynn Mackey, Marie delivered seven healthy and vigorous puppies. They were named Buster, Benny, Hansel, Tino, Guido, Luca, and Ani, the only girl.
For a couple of months, the furry family runs and plays in Mackey’s yard. But as with any animal rescue, the story doesn’t end here. Each of them will need a forever home.
In most cases, the mother dog is the most difficult to adopt since people often prefer puppies. Surprisingly, in this case, Marie was the first to have a family who wanted to bring her home, followed by Luca in no time.
But six other puppies need a forever home. Despite the community’s small size, Cappelluti is strong-willed and will ensure each puppy finds its perfect home.
Photo Credits to Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue Costa Rica
Anyone vacationing in Costa Rica must drop by the CAARCR and consider bringing home one of the center’s rescue dogs with them.
“If people could come to get them here, we can accommodate them for a night in our rescue center,” said Cappelluti.
