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Pata Samara Animal Rescue
Founded in 2019, PATA is a non-profit organization entirely run by volunteers.
Leading this mission is Sally Ella Horn who tirelessly coordinates operations, oversees animal care, and ensures the sustainability of the shelter. Together with a dedicated team of volunteers, she shares a passion for protecting dogs and cats, dedicating her energy to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding homes for these animals in need.
Rescuing dogs and cats in distress is at the core of what we do. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, rescuing abandoned pets, or taking in injured or sick animals from the streets, we try to act as quickly as possible to provide immediate care or help. Once rescued, the dogs and cats receive medical attention and rehabilitation before being put up for adoption into loving homes. We run a dog refuge where abandoned, sick and neglected dogs are cared for and nursed back to health. Our cat friends are fostered by families we know and trust.
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About the experience in: Samara, Costa Rica
Switzerland
Responsibility for the dogs 🥰
17 days ago
Pata Samara replied
Thank you for your help Caro. It was wonderful to have you join us. Hope to see you again soon.
About the experience in: Samara, Costa Rica
Denmark
Worst thing about this is the time here was to short. Really felt a home here. The dogs is cute and what an experience to have Luna on the beach. All the dogs are special.
The lokation is perfect 7 min from the beach.
There are horses running loss around in the beach. And Sally is just the sweetest host. She answers fast and she really put aloy of time into the dogs. Amazing. Im.in love with this place. Even the Chinese woman in the store so sweet she learned me a new spanish word everytime i came. People are Nice i feel very safe here. I cant recommend this enough.
20 days ago
About the experience in: Samara, Costa Rica
Spain
Para mi la experiencia fui realmente bonita, donde pude conectar con todos esos animales que sin duda me ayudaron más a mi que yo a ellos, siempre llevaré este lugar en un bonito rincón de mi corazón, gracias a Sally por todo lo bueno que haces por estos animales eres un persona extraordinaria y a todos los voluntarios que vienen, y a mis dos compis de estas semanas en especial a kami y Karo. GRACIAS! :)
25 days ago
About the experience in: Samara, Costa Rica
Argentina
La experiencia en Pata Samara me dejó muy conmovida. El corazón atravesado por estos perritos que solo buscan amor. Algunos sólo conocen el maltrato, el abandono y llegan al refugio teniendo una oportunidad para encontrar otra vida. Sally es extraordinaria, su trabajo es incansable para con ellos. Todo el tiempo está pendiente qué nada les falte y por supuesto se ocupa de que encuentren su hogar para siempre. Con respecto a nosotras las voluntarias también siempre estuvo atenta a todo y su trato hacia nosotras siempre educado,amable, amoroso y con una sonrisa. Gracias Sally por tu trabajo!🥹
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Samara, Costa Rica
Argentina
No tengo palabras para describir lo maravilloso que es este lugar, de hecho, decidí quedarme aún más tiempo porque me he sentido como en casa.
Sally es una persona increíble, comprometida con su trabajo, te das cuenta de que realmente ama a los animales y se preocupa por ellos, dedica todo su tiempo y energía en darles lo mejor. Los perritos si. Increíbles y te roban el corazón.
El trabajo es súper tranquilo, súper flexible, los horarios te permiten descansar y disfrutar del lugar, la casa está hermosa y totalmente equipada, es cómoda y segura.
sin dudas, fui muy feliz 🫶🏻
about 1 month ago
Pata Samara replied
Kami, it was such a pleasure to have you join us. You were amazing — friendly, fun, full of energy, and always ready to help. Your support meant so much, and your love and care for the dogs was truly exceptional. You brought brightness and such good energy to the refuge. You’ll always have a place in my heart. Hasta la próxima guapa.