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Laperro
Joined 2014
Posts: 16

9 years ago

Animals in Nic.

9 years ago

I am hoping to travel to Nic. sometime before the end of the year. My eventual hope is to relocate there.

As a life-long animal / nature lover I found myself lying awake last night considering the potential everday horrors one may have to overcome in order to live in C.A.

Though I admittedly only spent a few days in Nic. while traveling in C.R. I saw extreme cases of animal disregard in both countries.

In La Fortuna mamed and disfigured street dogs dragged themselves down alleyways and across streets. No one cared. Ditto for dogs in Nic. so infested with mange that they were furless and bleeding from cracked skin....again no one cared.

I know they are relatively poor countries and unfortunately animals are seen as disposable.

Worse yet the Latino machismo B.S. prevents neutering. Thus a perfect storm for the thousands of desperate dogs.

I wonder if there's anyone on here like me? If so has this issue made it difficult to both live there, and face the locals without contempt?

I am now rethinking the notion of taking my dog if I move there. It seems that she would likely be far better off rehomed here, which would allow me to rescue another once there.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

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