By Chris Stanley | Project Leader
PATA Quarterly Report
October 2026
Reporting Period: April 26 - June 26.
Introduction
Over the past three months, PATA has continued its critical work rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming vulnerable street dogs in Costa Rica. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have provided medical care, shelter, and love to numerous dogs in desperate need. Despite challenges, we celebrate the lives saved and the progress made. Here’s an update on our work.
New Rescues
We have taken in several new dogs facing extreme hardship:
Adoptions & Fosters
We are thrilled to report that several of our rescued dogs have found loving homes:
Adopted:
Sunday, Pickles, Trixie, Molly, Tigger, Pulga, Fresi, Lady, Ollie and Paco
Fostered:
Brisa, Charlotte, Lassie
Medical Care & Veterinary Services
Our commitment to medical care remains unwavering. We provided veterinary attention to several dogs, including:
Sunday- severe neck injury and head trauma
Buster-emergency surgery due to screw worm infestation
Expenses & Financial Report
With your generous support, we have managed to cover the following essential expenses:
Veterinary Services: $3100
Medications: $827
Food: $942
Shelter Rent: $3,105
Electricity: $420
Fuel & Transport: $845
Total Number of Dogs in Our Care: 29
Challenges & Emergencies
While we have made significant strides, we have faced serious challenges, including:
Buster’s Emergency Surgery:
Buster was rescued with a large hole below his anus that was infested with screw worms. He was also bleeding from his mouth due to severe tick fever. Unfortunately, due to the severity of his injuries and his advanced age, Buster did not survive the operation.
Sunday’s Injuries and Treatment:
Despite only being 6 weeks old, Sunday was beaten and abandoned. He had brain trauma and a severe injury to his neck. Sunday now requires daily medication to control seizures and suffers from vision loss due to his head trauma. Sunday was adopted by one of our volunteer families and is doing well.
Positive Highlights
Despite the hardships, there have been bright spots:
Volunteer Support: We welcomed 23 dedicated volunteers who lived in our accommodation and assisted with dog care, socialization, and administrative work.
Successful Adoptions: 10 dogs have found loving homes both locally and internationally.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward, we remain committed to our mission of rescuing and rehabilitating street dogs. However, we need your support to cover ongoing medical expenses, food, shelter, and transport.
How You Can Help:
PATA now has a permanent refuge thanks to an anonymous donor who provided a 0% interest loan for the property. In the past, PATA has had to rent properties to house our rescues. We are currently raising funds to complete fencing that will keep the dogs secure and also provide different areas for play and development. And of course, funding is always needed to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome the neglected animals of Samara and surrounding villages. Please share our mission with any friends or family that would be interested in helping.
Thank You
We are incredibly grateful for our donors, volunteers, and supporters who make our work possible. Your kindness and generosity ensure that PATA can continue providing lifesaving care to dogs in desperate situations. Thank you for being part of the PATA family and for helping us give abandoned dogs a chance at a better life.
With gratitude,
The PATA Team
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