1) Sato Dog
Sato refers to the Puerto Rican slang word
for the word mutt or mixed breed dog. Most Sato Dogs are small to medium
in size and they are thin with stubby legs. They are known to be great
house pets, compassionate to their owners, highly intelligent, healthy and
loyal.
2) The problem and importance of adopting
from Puerto Rico
Right now in Puerto Rico there is a
problem of overpopulation and approximately 200,000 homeless or abandoned Sato
dogs are on the streets and beaches of Puerto Rico. In Puerto Rico due to some cultural
and social factors as well as economic factors, they are dealing with issues of
abandonment, abuse, and neglect. Because of this high population, some locals
have viewed them as problems and they have been victimized to drowning, burning,
and euthanized.
When I heard about this issue, my
boyfriend and I wanted to make a difference. We fell in love with the adorable
puppy we saw at Buddy Dog in Sudbury and knew we had to rescue her to give her
a good life of safety, comfort, compassion and love.
I want to spread the word about Satos and
the problem currently happening in Puerto Rico! You can make a difference too
by adopting a puppy from one of the many local shelters I have listed and
changing the life for one innocent puppy. Also, I have also listed here many
different resources on Sato rescue organizations and resources.
