I used to roam the streets of Puerto Rico looking for food and a family to love and
protect me from the ticks and bad stuff like hurricanes and earthquakes. It’s tough
living outdoors and alone in Puerto Rico. Street dogs in Puerto Rico are called
Satos. We are smart, loving, playful and sometimes we are a bit scared and alone in
the world. All we need is love. We come in lots of shapes and sizes, and there are more than
half a million of us still in Puerto Rico looking for their forever homes.
In 2014, I hit the jackpot! Humans named Moira and Carl rescued me and brought me to
the Washington DC area. I was finally home! But a few years later, believe it or not, they
dragged me back to PR for a visit. Sure enough, a rescuer asked Moira and Carl if they could
transport another Sato named Lana back to DC where an adopter was ready. Of course, I had
to okay everything, and as you can see, I approved because she’s cute and friendly.
Lana, now Megan, is doing terrific in her forever home in Staunton, VA as are the other 60
friends that I have approved to join me stateside since then. I'm so happy to be able to help them live a great life here!
Toby, Director of Adoption Matches.
