Next trip in the making

I took a break for a couple years from traveling abroad to help shelters while I focused locally and gained more knowledge.

This year were going to....COLOMBIA. It's in the beginning stages so I have very little info at the time. I am in contact with some rescues in Bogota in regards of me helping at facilities and materials needed. During our last trip to Puerto Rico we were set to bring back a dog but time circumstances did now allow us. This year that is my main goal.

WHY COLOMBIA?

Colombia has a high population of animals with only one main non-profit shelter. They are struggling to stay open with the population they have to intake. Very small rescues help to aid in their struggle but it is not enough. Due to the lack of shelters in the area, the amount of stray animals is at its high along with animal abuse. I hope to gain more knowledge as I come in contact with the shelters directly and hear what their main obstacles are.

For information on how you can help homeless animals in Colombia visit www.adacolombia.org. It is all in Spanish so you may need a translator :)

Saving a Sato

On April 2011 we set out on our next journey, to Puerto Rico where stray dogs are commonly referred to as Sato's. The over population of Sato's was evident upon arrival. During your typical trip to the wonderful island it may not be apparent but once you enter the small villages you will be welcomed by strays in every block. This is nothing but normal for the locals to see. Upon speaking to locals they would point out each dog and describe to me how long these dogs have been roaming the streets and their stories. I met a brave soul her name was Reina a pit-bull, she had been in the streets for over 3 years on her own. Her owners left her in the streets after moving and no one ever took her in. The locals have taken on feeding her outdoors but she still has not found a home of her own. Since it was late at night I was never able to capture a photo of her or able to leer her in to save her. I returned the next morning and she was no where to be found. Dogs like Reina are all over Puerto Rico and wonderful people like Save A Sato Foundation do everything they can to save them with the limited resources they have. It was a wonderful experience I will not forget. Not all dogs/cats where pictured but we were able to feed many dogs and cats and give preventatives to more than 20 feral dogs.

                                          Old San Juan

San Juan

Cabo Rojo

Arecibo

If you are planning a visit to Puerto Rico please visit www.saveasoto.org to find out ways you can help Sato's during your visit.

SAVE A SATO WISHLIST

SAVE A SATO HAS A ONLINE WISH LIST WHERE YOU CAN DONATE SUPPLIES AND THEY WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO THEM. I WILL BE GATHERING DONATIONS TO TAKE SUCH AS NEWSPAPER,TOWELS, TREATS,AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES SUCH AS VACINES,GLOVES,HEARTGUARD,DEWORMER ETC. PLEASE HELP ME SUPPORT THEIR CAUSE BY DONATING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SUPPLIES ALL REMAINING FUNDS WILL BE DONATED TO SAVE A SATO FOUNDATION,WAGS RESCUE AND CHICAGO CANINE RESCUE.

SAVE A SATO AMAZON WISH LIST
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/16PDL2GA04X7X/ref=cm_sw_su_w

SAVE A SATO
http://www.saveasato.org/
W.A.G.S RESCUE
http://www.wagsshelter.org/
CHICAGO CANINE RESCUE
http://www.chicagocaninerescue.com/

Puerto Rico SAVE A SATO FOUNDATION

THIS YEAR I WILL BE VISITING PUERTO RICO AND HELPING AT THE SAVE A SATO SHELTER (http://saveasato.org/) A NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION TH.AT HAS RESCUED OVER 16.287 IN THE LAST 10 YEARS. THEY HELP RESCUE STREET DOGS GIVING THEM FOOD LOVE AND ALL THE MEDICAL NEEDS THEY REQUIRE.  IF YOUR EVER IN THE PUERTO RICO AREA AND WOULD LIKE TO BE A SATO ESCORT PLEASE VISIT THEIR PROGRAM, DOGS CANT BE ADOPTED TO THE U.S  WITHOUT A PERSON FLYING AS WELL SO THEY NEED PEOPLE TO FLY WITH THEM ALL EXPENSES PAID.
THEIR IN NEED OF TRANSPORTERS FOR THESE CITIES AT THE TIME.
Bradley International Airport (BDL) - Hartford, CT

Logan International Airport (BOS)- Boston, MA

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - New York, NY

Newark International Airport (EWR) - Newark, NJ

Tampa International Airport (TPA) - Tampa, FL

Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - Fort Lauderdale, FL

THESE ARE SOME OF THEIR AMAZING SUCCESS STORIES

First trip Costa Rica

Our first trip was to Costa Rica it was a short trip but we succeded in feeding every homeless dog we encountered. We visited the animal shelter in costa rica in san rafael de heredia
(http://www.animalsheltercostarica.com/) these people are amazing they have raised awarenes throughout the community, everyone we asked knew about the shelter

 

 Homeless man with his pack of dogs thats the way to live

      “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.” ~Josh Billings

                                                   our little friend  joining us for dinner

                                                                    our room mates

                                                who says a stray cant learn a thing or two

 

 

                                                  in the end you take the good with
                                                    the bad and make the best of it