What is Gotcha Day, and why celebrate it

Many rescued dogs don't have a birthday — no one knows when they were born. That's where Gotcha Day comes in: the anniversary of the day they came home, the day they finally became yours. And yes, it's worth celebrating.

Why it's so special

It's a way of saying “I'm so lucky I found you.” In an area like Manuel Antonio and Quepos, where so many people adopt and so many foundations are out rescuing, Gotcha Day feels even more meaningful. It's celebrating a second chance.

How to celebrate it

Just like a birthday: a cake made for them, a walk to their favourite spot, an afternoon of pure spoiling. And if you feel like it, it's a lovely day to support a shelter — we keep the details of the foundations we help right on the site.

Birthday or Gotcha Day, any excuse is a good one to remind them how much we love them.