THE INAUGURAL FLIGHT OF "SATO UNITED" TAKES TO THE SKIES MAY 16TH!

THE INAUGURAL FLIGHT OF "SATO UNITED" TAKES TO THE SKIES MAY 16TH!

We FIGHT SO THE DOGS
OF PUERTO RICO DON’T HAVE TO.

Join our mission to disrupt the stray dog overpopulation crisis.

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HOW WE ARE ADDRESSING THE CRISIS

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Rescue & Rehab

We rescue hundreds of satos  per year, vet them to the highest standards, and provide rehabilitation and training - powered by our Sanctuary, where every rescued dog begins their journey to adoption.

SANCTUARY
SANCTUARY
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SATO UNITED

Our coalition of local veterinarians in Puerto Rico offer heavily discounted vetting packages to rescuers to prepare their animals to fly to the mainland. Through SATO United, their flights to the mainland are totally free.

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Operation Sato

Spay/neuter and vaccination are the key to disrupting the overpopulation crisis of satos on the island of Puerto Rico. Our Operation Sato program offers free appointments to owned and stray dogs remaining on the island.

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There are 650,000 stray dogs
wandering the streets and
beaches of Puerto Rico

The Sato Project is dedicated to building permanent change and disrupting the overpopulation crisis of dogs on the island once and for all.

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Our Impact

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DOGS RESCUED & FLOWN TO NEW HOMES
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DOGS SPAYED / NEUTERED / VACCINATED / MICROCHIPPED
AT OPERATION SATO SINCE NOV 2023
0K+ LBS
DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED ACROSS THE ISLAND
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DOGS AND CATS REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES
IN THE MAINLAND AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER

Ways To Get Involved

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Adopt & foster

Thinking of bringing home a sato? Whether you’d like to temporarily care for one of our pups on its journey to adoption, or you’re ready to commit for the long haul, we can help match you to the perfect pup.

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ADOPT
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Volunteer

We primarily run on the passion and dedication of our wonderful volunteers. We have several ways to get involved, both in person and remotely! Apply to join our #SatoStrong community today.

VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER
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DONATE

The Sato Project relies solely on charitable donations to our program. Make a tax-deductible contribution to our work today, and fund the fight to disrupt the overpopulation crisis of stray dogs in Puerto Rico!

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