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Nosara Animal Care (NAC) is a Costa Rican-based animal welfare organization founded in 2008, by Canadian Sarah Foster. Nosara is a rural village on the pacific coast of the Nicoya Peninsula in the province of Guanacaste. In 2010, NAC received its official non-profit designation and continues its work in Nosara and surrounding communities to this day.
Through community outreach and in-school education programs, NAC promotes the understanding of responsible and compassionate care for dogs and cats. To reduce the numbers of unwanted and sick animals, we organize and sponsor low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics. We also arrange access to and contribute toward veterinary services for at-risk animals living in low-income homes.
We have a NO-KILL policy. Our rescue/rehab program takes in injured homeless animals, works to restore them to health, and with the help of foster families, houses them until they are adopted. We do not euthanize unless an animal is suffering and the consulting veterinarian advises that it would be the most compassionate outcome.
Ours is a costly, labor-intensive effort, and we rely on business sponsors, grants, donations, and volunteers to stay operational.
Please visit our Volunteer and Donate pages for information about how you can support our efforts.
Helping to connect animals-in-need or pet owners to information and necessary resources
Finding safe and loving temporary and permanent homes for the animals in our care
Born and raised in Costa Rica, Isis has been living in Nosara since 2011 and joined NAC in 2014. A physical therapist by profession, Isis also supervises our NACed/Super Dueños program and assists with social media and fundraising efforts.
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Craig was born in Denver Colorado, and is a visual designer who has lived in Nosara for 10 years. He joined the Board in 2025 and feels strongly about furthering the mission to help the community’s animals.
Rachele was born in British Columbia, Canada, and is a retired dental hygienist who now spends the majority of her time in Nosara. She has been volunteering with NAC since 2021, where her background in healthcare has proven valuable in fostering animals with serious medical conditions. Rachele is also deeply committed to supporting NAC’s spay & Neuter program, contributing her time and care to improving animal welfare in the community.
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Harry is originally from the UK but moved to Nosara in 2009 to be the Coaching Director for Surf Simply. He joined the board in 2025 having previously volunteered as a foster parent.
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Ashley, originally from the United States, moved to Nosara in 2010 after visiting Costa Rica since 1999. She introduced her unique Breathwork style to the community and supports healing. Ashley is a member of the Nosara Animal Care board since 2023, serving as the fundraising liaison.
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Marvin is a Costa Rican attorney who studied law at UCR. In 2024, he moved to Nosara, where he began helping dogs independently. In December 2024 he joined the NAC team. His work includes leading on-site rescues, conducting home visits, investigating cases, and transporting animals during emergencies. He is dedicated to creating safer, more compassionate environments for every dog and while also strengthening the connection between the organization and the community.
