We are a non-profit organization of individuals concerned with the welfare of domestic animals in the Costa Ballena region of Costa Rica.
Founded in 2007, we initially focused our efforts on free spay and neuter clinics and have spayed or neutered over 3000 animals. We then expanded our efforts to include rescue and have placed over 1500 animals in good homes. We strive to develop a culture of understanding, concern and care for domestic animals through our work. In 2020, and because of the pandemic, we decided to go back to our original roots and are concentrating our efforts on spay and neuter and education.
DAWG is a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization, run entirely by volunteers. All money donated goes entirely to the ongoing welfare of the animals. DAWG also receives financial support from a 501(c)3 charitable organization based in the U.S. called Domestic Animal Welfare Group Inc. (Donations made to Domestic Animal Welfare Group Inc. are tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers.)