This episode takes you into the heart of a sanctuary where stray dogs find hope, community education transforms lives, and visitors become part of a larger mission to heal the relationship between humans, animals, and nature.
Nicole Brose, Executive Director, alongside local team members Luis Almaso and Mailyn Alfaro, share the remarkable journey of building the first comprehensive animal welfare organization in Costa Rica's Guanacaste region. With approximately one million stray dogs throughout Costa Rica, their work tackles a crisis through innovative approaches—monthly spay-neuter campaigns, a pet food bank, medical treatments, adoptions, and perhaps most importantly, education programs for the next generation.

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The conversation reveals how personal connections drive meaningful change. Host Parker Condit shares how meeting a starving street dog named Asha during his honeymoon led to an unexpected lifelong bond with Guayabo Animal Rescue. Nicole explains how a chance meeting during a surf trip evolved into creating a pioneering nonprofit that bridges cultural differences while preserving the authentic beauty of Costa Rica.
What makes this sanctuary special extends beyond its animal welfare programs. The 300-acre property offers visitors an opportunity to participate directly in conservation through ecotourism—staying in beautiful villas, volunteering with animals, riding rescue horses, and experiencing the natural splendor of "rural, authentic Costa Rica" away from commercialized tourist areas. Every dollar spent supports their mission of creating generational change.
Whether you're passionate about animal welfare, seeking a meaningful travel experience, or simply curious about how grassroots organizations create sustainable change, this conversation offers inspiration and practical ways to get involved. Join us to discover how compassion transcends borders and how reconnecting with animals might be the key to reconnecting with ourselves.

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