Puerto Rico
A Small Island. An Overwhelming Crisis.
Puerto Rico is just 3,424 square miles, yet an estimated 500,000 - 650,000 stray dogs struggle to survive on its streets, beaches, and in its neighborhoods. Across the island's 78 municipalities, only 4 municipal animal-control centers serve communities facing an overwhelming need. Local rescue organizations work tirelessly to save lives, but limited shelter space, veterinary resources, and funding leave countless dogs without the help they desperately need.
These dogs, affectionately known as Satos, face hunger, disease, injury, and abandonment every day. At Zoomies Rescue, we're committed to being part of the solution by partnering with local organizations to give these deserving dogs a second chance at a happy, healthy life.
The need is enormous. The resources are limited. Every dog saved makes a difference.
The Reality for PR Dogs
- 3,424 Square miles of total land area
- 500,000 - 650,000 estimated stray dogs
- 78 Municipalities facing animal needs
- 4 Municipal animal control centers
- ~94% euthanasia rate
Zoomies Rescue has teamed up with FlydogzPR!
Flydogz-Puerto Rico helps find Satos a "freedom" flight from Puerto Rico to the United States. They work endlessly to connect local rescues/independent rescuers in Puerto Rico with people traveling to and from Puerto Rico to help bring the dogs to the mainland for a chance to find find their forever home!
How you can help
Become a Fly Angel! - Traveling or know someone traveling to Puerto Rico? Sign up at FlydogzPR.org to escort a dog to Chicago.
Foster a dog - We always need temporary homes for our dogs to decompress and adjust until they find their forever home.
Donate - Make a donation to sponsor a dog from Puerto Rico
