Satos – the Stray Dogs of Puerto Rico

It’s heartbreaking seeing stray dogs on the street. You want to take every dog home, but the expense is overwhelming. Vet bills and food can equal the care of a small child, it’s too much for one person to help all of the homeless animals. For a dog, free-ranging sounds great. They have unlimited territory to claim on the small U.S. island. Unfortunately, the dogs also suffer from the excess of freedom. Fleas, ticks, parasites, and other health conditions are prevalent. Lacking appropriate care, the lifespan of these street dogs…

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The Sato Project

The Sato Project is dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico Our Mission The Sato Project is dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned dogs from Puerto Rico. There are currently an estimated 500,000 stray dogs roaming the island’s streets and beaches. With no access to food, fresh water, or veterinary care, many of these dogs are living daily lives of severe suffering. The municipal shelter system is drastically overwhelmed, with only five shelters across all 78 of the island’s municipalities. These shelters have a combined euthanasia rate…

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