Luckiest stray dogs on earth

Count these mutts as the luckiest strays on the planet. More than 750 dogs rescued from the streets of Costa Rica roam free in the mountains of Costa Rica, frolicking in the "Land of the Strays" -- a pooch paradise.

Looking for a Chihuapoodle Punky Hairas, Shaggy Cockerpoodle or Chewbacca Pekin Dog? This is the place to visit.

Thanks to the private organization caring for the strays, Territorio de Zaguates, many have found new homes with loving families in large part due to an inventive marketing campaign to eliminate the stigma of mixed breed dogs by giving them unique breed names.

Land of the Strays

There are more than a million stray dogs in Costa Rica, where the government outlawed putting animals down in 2003. Around 8,000 dogs have passed through the refuge, Territorio de Zaguates.

Territorio de Zaguates is dedicated to the rescue of abandoned dogs. The organization shelters, neuters and works to find loving homes for them.

Land of the Strays

A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates, or "Land of the Strays," dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016.

Because mixed breeds are considered less valuable than pure breeds they have always been less adoptable. At the sanctuary, canine experts decipher the breeds present in each dog, and with the inclusion of a unique detail for every dog, give birth to unique breed names. Some examples include: Chubby-tailed German Dobernauzer, The Alaskan Collie Fluffyterrier, Chewbacca Pekin Dog, Shaggy Cockerpoodle, Crazy Terriernauzer, and Chihuapoodle Punky Hair.

The organization's marketing campaign: "When you adopt a mutt you adopt a unique breed" helped change perceptions and popularized the dogs in Costa Rica. The dogs got forever families and the organization raised $457,000 in 45 days.

Pooch paradise

Fed, groomed and cared for by vets, the dogs stroll freely in the lush countryside of Costa Rica.

The 152-hectare sanctuary in the center of the Central American country is funded by donations.

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Stray dogs drink water after a walk at Territorio de Zaguates, or "Land of the Strays," dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016.

The modern facilities at the sanctuary include feeding and bathing stations as well as comfortable bedding for the dogs.

The 152-hectare sanctuary in the center of the Central American country is funded by donations.

Land of the Strays

People are invited to visit the sanctuary to spend time with the dogs... and hopefully adopt them.

Land of the Strays

A stray dog is seen at the sanctuary in Costa Rica, April 20, 2016.

According to the group, the world recognizes only 400 breeds of dogs, but they take pride in Costa Rica having thousands.

Land of the Strays

Alvaro Saumet feeds stray dogs at Territorio de Zaguates dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016.

All the dogs are available for adoption.

Land of the Strays

A stray dog with her puppies rests at the sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, April 20, 2016.

Territorio de Zaguates

Stray dogs are taken out for exercise by volunteers at the sanctuary Territorio de Zaguates in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016.

Territorio de Zaguates

Alvaro Saumet attends to an injured stray dog at the sanctuary in Costa Rica, April 22, 2016.

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Stray dogs poke their heads through the door of a truck as they are taken to a veterinarian for spaying and neutering, at the sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 22, 2016.