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My name is Leo!

Posted 3 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Black - with White
Age
2 years old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Leo
2–3 years old | 13 lbs | Arriving in Morristown, NJ on December 28th

Leo is a gentle soul looking for a fresh start. He was rescued by The Sato Project from a heartbreaking hoarding situation in Manatí, Puerto Rico, where he lived in a home with over 30 other dogs. Life in those conditions was hard, but Leo is finally safe — and ready for a new chapter.

Now healthy and healing emotionally, Leo is preparing to fly to Morristown, NJ, where he hopes to meet a family that will offer him the love, patience, and safety he’s never truly known.

Because of his background, Leo may be shy or unsure at first, but with time and compassion, he has the potential to become a devoted and loving companion. He would do best in a calm, understanding home where he can go at his own pace and learn what it means to be truly cared for.

Leo is ready to leave his past behind — and he's hoping to do it with you.

To Adopt:
Fill out an application at thesatoproject.org/applicationform.
Questions?
Email us at adoption@thesatoproject.org

About The Sato Project:
The Sato Project has been working hard since 2011 to rescue and rehabilitate the stray dogs of Puerto Rico, known locally as “satos.” To date, we’ve saved over 8,000 dogs and are committed to stopping the overpopulation crisis with spay/neuter and vaccination programs. Your adoption helps us continue this vital
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Alessandra Migliore
Phone
Address
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

The Sato Project is dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned dogs from Puerto Rico. There are currently an estimated 500,000 stray dogs roaming the island’s streets and beaches. With no access to food, fresh water, or veterinary care, many of these dogs are living daily lives of severe suffering. The municipal shelter system is drastically overwhelmed, with only five shelters across all 78 of the island’s municipalities. These shelters have a combined euthanasia rate of over 94%. For thousands of stray and abandoned dogs in the area in which we operate, we are their only hope.

More about this rescue

In order to meet our adoptable dogs you need to first complete our Adoption Application which can be found here: http://www.thesatoproject.org/applicationform. We will then get in touch to process your application and set up a virtual meet and greet with our dogs in Puerto Rico. We will then let you know when your Sato will be making their flight to the mainland!

Our adoption fee is $650. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, fully vetted and vaccinated and microchipped.

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