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Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara

WHAT WE DO: - Run a dog refuge where abandoned, sick and neglected dogs are cared for and nursed back to health. - Organize foster care for abandoned …

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30
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara

WHAT WE DO: - Run a dog refuge where abandoned, sick and neglected dogs are cared for and nursed back to health. - Organize foster care for abandoned and sick cats and kittens. - Arrange adoptions into responsible forever homes. - Work with other rescue organisations to fly our dogs to their new homes in the US and Canada. - Subsidize low cost spay and neuter opportunities. - Trap, castrate and release street cats to help control the population. - Report cases of neglect and abuse to the authorities.

Headquarters
Samara, Guanacaste
Operating in
Costa Rica

Mission

WHAT WE DO: - Run a dog refuge where abandoned, sick and neglected dogs are cared for and nursed back to health. - Organize foster care for abandoned and sick cats and kittens. - Arrange adoptions into responsible forever homes. - Work with other rescue organisations to fly our dogs to their new homes in the US and Canada. - Subsidize low cost spay and neuter opportunities. - Trap, castrate and release street cats to help control the population. - Report cases of neglect and abuse to the authorities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Animal Welfare
Operating countries (1)
Costa Rica

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 2 similar animal welfare in Costa Rica
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 30

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara has a partial profile.

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  • leadership details
  • a contact email
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Common questions

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Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is registered with the official charity registry of Costa Rica. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Costa Rica is 30/100.

Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara is located in Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Its registered address is Playa Torito, Torito.

Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Costa Rica.

According to GiveRadar's records, Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara is a registered nonprofit in Costa Rica. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

WHAT WE DO: - Run a dog refuge where abandoned, sick and neglected dogs are cared for and nursed back to health. - Organize foster care for abandoned and sick cats and kittens. - Arrange adoptions into responsible forever homes. - Work with other rescue organisations to fly our dogs to their new homes in the US and Canada. - Subsidize low cost spay and neuter opportunities. - Trap, castrate and release street cats to help control the population. - Report cases of neglect and abuse to the authorities. Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Costa Rica.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Costa Rica under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 3
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara

What is Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara?
Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Samara, Costa Rica. WHAT WE DO: - Run a dog refuge where abandoned, sick and neglected dogs are cared for and nursed back to health. - Organize foster care for abandoned and sick cats and kittens. - Arrange adoptions into responsible forever homes. - Work with other rescue organisations to fly our dogs to their new homes in the US and Canada. - Subsidize low cost spay and neuter opportunities. - Trap, castrate and release street cats to help control the population. - Report cases of neglect and abuse to the authorities.
Where is Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara located?
Headquartered in Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Is Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara trustworthy?
Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara's website?
https://www.patasamaraanimalrescue.com/
Are donations to Asociacion PATA para los animales de Samara tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Costa Rica under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.