7,150+
Dogs Rescued & Flown to new homes
8,000+
Dogs & cats spayed/neutered & vaccinated
150K+ lbs
disaster relief supplies distributed across the island
230+
dogs and cats reunited with their families
in the mainland after a natural disaster
Our Impact
Since its inception in 2011, The Sato Project has rescued over 7,150 dogs, rehabilitated them with the highest standards of veterinary care, and placed them in loving homes on the U.S. mainland. We address the underlying causes of overpopulation, abandonment, and abuse through community outreach and completely free-of-charge spay/neuter and vaccine programs. To date, we have spayed/neutered over 8,000 dogs and cats.
The Sato Project’s disaster relief efforts started with the devastation of Hurricane Maria in 2017 and continued through the earthquakes of 2020. After Hurricane Fiona in 2022, they have expanded to be a permanent part of our work.
Our disaster relief efforts include distributing humanitarian and animal emergency supplies, pulling dogs from overburdened municipal shelters with over 94% euthanasia rates, and reuniting families with their beloved pets via our No Dog Left Behind program.
How You Can Help
Adopt a sato
Want to add a member to your family? We might be biased, but we think there is nothing better than a rescue dog from Puerto Rico.
Volunteer opportunities
The Sato Project runs on the passion and dedication of our many wonderful volunteers. Are you interested in joining our team?
Make a Donation
The Sato Project depends entirely on charitable donations to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for abused and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico.
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Community Stories
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March 2020
"The students and faculty from Puerto Rico at RUSVM mobilized our community soon after the disaster events, in an effort to raise funds to assist with relief efforts for animals in the affected areas. The students decided to donate the monies to your organization, as it proves to be one that year after year continues to provide a holistic approach to improving animal welfare in Puerto Rico."
Doris M. Castellanos / Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
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december 2019
The Sato Project is an amazing organization! The care and passion that they put into their daily work to save helpless animals is truly inspiring. They helped me change the life of a dog and in turn, changed mine.
Janelle / Adopter and Supporter
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October 2020
We adopted Amos and Chili from The Sato Project. There is no more committed rescue organization, one that is never afraid to take on the most difficult cases. Just ask Victor Amor. Just ask Champ. Just ask Charlize. Time after time, the Sato Project presents graphic evidence of what love can do. It is an honor to support this small, but mighty organization.
Paul J. / Adopter and Supporter