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Stray dogs run at dog sanctuary Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. In a lush, sprawling corner of Costa Rica, hundreds of dogs roam freely on a hillside – among the luckiest strays on earth. Fed, groomed and cared for by vets, more than 750 dogs rescued from the streets of Costa Rica inhabit Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays”, a pooch paradise. The 152-hectare sanctuary in the centre of the Central American country is funded by donations. Around 8,000 dogs have passed through the refuge. There are more than a million stray dogs in Costa Rica, where the government outlawed putting animals down in 2003. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Stray dogs run at dog sanctuary Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. In a lush, sprawling corner of Costa Rica, hundreds of dogs roam freely on a hillside – among the luckiest strays on earth. Fed, groomed and cared for by vets, more than 750 dogs rescued from the streets of Costa Rica inhabit Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays”, a pooch paradise. The 152-hectare sanctuary in the centre of the Central American country is funded by donations. Around 8,000 dogs have passed through the refuge. There are more than a million stray dogs in Costa Rica, where the government outlawed putting animals down in 2003. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Alvaro Saumet attends to an injured stray dog at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Alvaro Saumet attends to an injured stray dog at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Alvaro Saumet looks as a veterinarian neuters a stray dog at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Alvaro Saumet looks as a veterinarian neuters a stray dog at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Stray dogs poke their heads through the door of a truck as they are taken to a veterinarian for spaying and neutering, at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Stray dogs poke their heads through the door of a truck as they are taken to a veterinarian for spaying and neutering, at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Stray dogs drink water after a walk at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Stray dogs drink water after a walk at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Alvaro Saumet feeds stray dogs at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Alvaro Saumet feeds stray dogs at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Alvaro Saumet rescues a stray dog in San Jose, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Alvaro Saumet rescues a stray dog in San Jose, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Alvaro Saumet (C) walks with stray dogs at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Alvaro Saumet (C) walks with stray dogs at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Alvaro Saumet speaks to his stray dogs at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Alvaro Saumet speaks to his stray dogs at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Johnny Jarquin plays with a stray dog at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Johnny Jarquin plays with a stray dog at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



Alvaro Saumet plays with stray dogs at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

Alvaro Saumet plays with stray dogs at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)



A stray dog with her puppies rests at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)

A stray dog with her puppies rests at Territorio de Zaguates or “Land of the Strays” dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. (Photo by Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters)
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