Free kisses at Las Fiestas de la Calle, PR!!

Thank you for helping the satos with this!!! 
 
From our sato mail:

Hope you get the photos.  You are authorized to use the photos for your facefook page if you'd like.  Below is the receipt for the donation.  There were a lot of nice people that stopped to greet Maya and Toby, and donate to Save A Sato.  It would be great to recognize their generous donations on your facebook.

Thank you guys for your work on behalf of the Satos, we are please that we could provide a small token of support for your work.  We look forward to visiting your shelter next time we are in the San Juan area.

Best wishes, and warm regards.

Orlando and Olga Ruiz-Roque
Maya and Toby
"Calle San Justo Yorkies" Viejo San Juan

Fiestas de la calle San Sebastian, San Juan PR 2014

From our sato inbox!

This is my sato "Dixie" from the mean streets of p rico that i jabber about so much. I have been wanting to show her to you and just figured out how to attach a pic. Lol I'm a bit techno challenged! Anyway, this is the one who stole my heart. I can not express enough to people what wonderful dogs these satos are. They are just different. They are intelligent and faithful. I think they are also grateful for getting a chance at a good home. They seem to make the most of what they get and return their love double to you. They are so unique it makes them hard to describe, but I can certainly say without a doubt...a sato will be the best dog you will ever have as a family member. She certainly fills my heart daily with happiness. Its almost like she tries to do things that make me laugh. So my point is to all the people thinking about adopting these satos don't doubt them, just adopt them! You will never regret it. They are a one of a kind breed.

Roberta Gordon

Nivea!! Update!

Here is a picture of my daughter and Nivea.  We used the picture for our Christmas Cards this year.   She is THE BEST DOG EVER !!!!  You may post the picture on your website if you’d like.   Nivea came from the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Massachusetts.  We have had her for about two and ½ years.   She has made our lives so happy.     She loves to play in the snow,  go for long walks and stroll  around the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee with my husband, but most of all she loves us and  her treats.  She gets lots of treats and lots of love. 

Dixie and Scooter celebrating halloween in an original way!!

This is Dixie (my rescue from Puerto Rico) dressed as a bag of science diet and her sister Scooter (Ohio rescue) dressed as her treats. Have a safe and happy HOWL-O-WEEN!

Thanks for sharing this is so funny !!! S.A.S

 

 

Agustin, now Augie, a rescue from Save A Sato, found a "forever home" read the story!

Augie was dropped off in traffic on a busy highway in Puerto Rico. A volunteer from Save A Sato rescued him from certain death.  MABHR agreed to take Augie in after Save A Sato reached out
for help. There is no doubt in my mind that Augie had an angel looking after him. That angel has brought Augie to our family. But that angel had a lot of help from good people here on Earth. As I have told Richard, it seems like there is more at work here than just chance. Augie's story is one for the ages, and the best part is that there is a whole new chapter about to be written!.....

 

 

This is an email sent to our friends at, Mid Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue

 

> Richard,
> Suzanne, Michelle -
> Greetings! Today
> marked the one week anniversary for Augie at our home in New
> Tripoli!

> It has been a
> very exciting and busy week for all of us here!
> 
> Augie arrived
> home with us last Saturday afternoon. We gave him all the
> time he needed to sniff around inside and outside and become
> familiar with his new home.
> By the following
> morning, he was much more active and actually gave us a few
> barks! Since then, he has become more and more comfortable,
> and his transition to his "forever home" has been
> seamless. Augie has been exploring
> inside and outside all week - he is young and curious!
> Augie has a fascination with doors. If there is a closed
> door, he will sit and stare at it - he wants to know what is
> behind it! If he cannot open it, he barks until he gets a
> chance to explore some more!
> 

> We bought Augie
> two large doggie pillows, one for upstairs, one for
> downstairs. We also got him a new leash and collar. To be
> safe, we also bought a harness that fits him properly. If he
> is out front, he is always
> in the harness so that he is not pulling on his collar and
> choking himself. The harness is a 'mesh fit', which
> is comfortable for Augie and also very safe. This harness is
> great for walks!
> 


> I registered
> Augie with Lehigh County by getting a dog license. I also
> have him scheduled next week for an exam at our vet, Country
> Doctor. Augie is current with all his shots, but I want to
> get him "on the books"
> at our vet and set up a schedule for heartworm medication
> and annual visits to ensure that Augie has all his shots
> when they are due.
 

 I have attached a word document with several pictures of
> Augie in our home over the last week. These are pics of
> Augie on his new doggie pillows, Augie barking in the back
> yard, and Augie sleeping on my bed (yes,
> I am spoiling him rotten!). Please feel free to share this
> email and pictures with Save A Sato in Puerto Rico. Augie is
> a miracle, and the hard work and dedication of the
> volunteers at this rescue were the first step in making this
> miracle happen. I think
> that the people there would love to know that Augie is
> doing just fine, and that he has found a loving
> home.
As for my new
> friends at Mid Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue, I can only say
> this - THANK YOU.
>
> Richard, you
> have been incredible from the beginning. MABHR is lucky to
> have such a caring and devoted man working for them.
> Suzanne, Michelle - I never had the honor of meeting you,
> but I want to take a moment and
> thank you for what you are doing. I am sure that there are
> days when all three of you wonder if all your hard work is
> making a difference. Today, I can tell you that your
> hard work DOES matter.

 

Gabby at her forever home

This is gaby, living at her new home! her parents want to share this pictures with all Save A Sato fans! Thanks for the email!

Grandma's little angel.  

 Gabby is healthy, Happy and just the sweetest little girl.

Adopting a SATO was the best thing our daughter could have done for our grandson's.

We love her to pieces!!!

A Happy Ending for Caesar!! another sato with a Forever Home!

Raquel saw when a car pulled up, open the door and let the dog out.  He ran underneath a car to hide.  Raquel coaxed him out from under the car.  From then on he would not leave Raquel's side.  The first night Raquel slept on the floor by his side, he was so afraid of being left alone.  She had him for 1 year.


Hello Save a Sato!

I wanted to write a short note to give you an update on Cesar.  Cesar was flown to Chicago on September 12 to Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue, with help from Good as Gold.

 
I picked him up at O'Hare International Airport and took him home.  We are fostering him while we look for his forever home.  For a few days he was tired and a little scared, but you can't blame him for that.

Since then he has been busy.

He's been to the vet for a minor surgery to remove a lump on his left eyelid and a broken tooth.  After just a week or so he goes to the door to go outside and is pretty much housebroken.

He has a foster brother and sister and they all get along pretty well.  He likes going for walks, playing in the yard, going for rides in the car, and sleeping on the couch.

He is a very happy dog that is very friendly to all the people he meets.   He goes everywhere with us and just loves attention.

We wanted to thank everyone at Save a Sato for saving Cesar.  He is a very sweet dog and we will make sure he finds a great forever home, and we will take good care of him until then.  I'm attaching a picture of him playing with a ball on his dog bed, which he loves to sleep on.

Thanks also for everything you do to help all the animals.  You are making a HUGE difference.

Best Regards,

Michael

Cesar has already found a forever home.  His adoption is pending approval by the lab rescue, but I know for sure that Cesar has found a great home.

The people that will be adopting him are my parents.  They met him and simply loved him.  Cesar crawled right up into Mom's lap and that was that.  Cesar will never have to worry about being loved again and will live out his days as a cherished friend and part of our family.

Up to this point he's been living with us and we've gotten very fond of him also.  He goes everywhere with us, sleeps in bed with us and is a great little guy.  We love him too, but know, as fosters, that we have to give him up to save another dog that needs help.  We will certainly miss his happy face and wagging tail.  He's always smiling it seems, and is just happy to be loved.

Thank you again to Raquel and everyone at Save a Sato for saving him.  You guys did a great job with him.   There is a happy ending for Cesar and I know he will be happy and loved and will bring happiness to his forever home also.

Best Regards
Mike

Great news from As Good As Gold, another happy ending for a Sato!!

 Read the full newsletter....

 

Happy Tails by Dorelle Ackermann

"As Good as Gold" aptly describes Nala, who traveled 2,000 miles to bless my family with her presence.  How is it that a street dog from Puerto Rico can be so gentle, calm and trusting?  How can she be so beautiful with such a lustrous coat?  How can she already be potty trained and has adapted to life in the suburbs?  Well, she's as good as gold!

If you are reading this newsletter, I don't need to explain how a dog can capture your heart within minutes of meeting her at her wonderful foster home with Tracy Zavos.  After her initial fears were overcome, she sat next to me leaned in and looked up with her trusting brown eyes.  It didn't matter that I thought I was quite content with owning one golden (my other golden crossed the Rainbow Bridge last January).  I knew I couldn't ask for a better match.  What a joy to see her courageously face her fears and overcome them.  Her first trip to PetSmart was cautious. On her second trip (she's too cute not to have her own designer collar and leash) she pranced right in to the store.  Her first night sleeping with my daughter required a boost up on the bed; the second night she hopped right up, sprawled out in the middle of the bed and took over the pillow as well.  She's working at winning over Maija (my 7-year-old golden) by joining in a little Frisbee play, but not quite ready to plunge into the local pond to retrieve it.  I'm willing to bet she will be tops in her etiquette class, which we start on Friday.  After all, she has the "street smarts" of a Sato and the "desire to please" of a golden.  A winning combination.

Since meeting Nala (a.k.a. Queen), I've learned about the partnership between AGaG and saveasato.org.  Together they have brought over 20 golden retriever/mixes from the streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico to our area.  What is incredible to me is the dedication and commitment of so many volunteers that made this happen.  How fortunate I feel to be the recipient of this sweet pup and the efforts of so many.

  

I am recommitting to supporting AGaG through service and donations.  Each

bottle of wine, candle or calendar purchased contributes to saving a golden and enriching the life of a family.  Where else can you enjoy a murder mystery or dinner at the zoo and be supporting such a worthwhile cause at the same time?  I can certainly step up and "Strut My Mutt" which is another winning fund raiser for AGaG.  And, although there is a core group of volunteers that donate an incredible number of hours, the few hours that I donate as a transporter for goldens add up when multiplied by dozens of people that also "give what they can".  

  

After I read an article about Serena featured in "Tails from the Backseat" in the newsletter a couple of months ago, I decided to apply for a golden.  Serena was also a Sato dog from Puerto Rico.  Was it fate that I didn't get Serena, but got another Sato dog?  Perhaps, and perhaps this article on Nala will inspire you to apply for a golden.  I hope so.

 

Ellen send us a beautiful collage on her experience after visiting Save A Sato's Shelter

Ellen visited us a couple of months ago with students from Connecticut, to volunteer and help on the shelter's daily tasks, she fell in love with our satos and she is planning to comeback again on june. After visiting our shelter, she told us that her life has changed and she now lives to help animals from the streets, in anyway she can! We are so happy for hearing this! we hope to continue to encourage people all around the world to think like this.

**Hellen, your spanish is good!! we hope to have you here again so we can practice, while we play with the satos! :)

 

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También, planeo volver a Puerto Rico este junio con estudiantes para ser 
voluntarios con Save a Sato otra vez. Fue una experiencia fantástica para los 
estudiantes y para mí. La experiencia cambió mi vida y voy a ayudar a los perros 
callejeros por el
resto de mi vida.  Nick dice que va a venir en el viaje "por seguro". Ojalá que 
sus padres estén de acuerdo. :-)  Chesi también quiere ir otra vez, pero aún no 
le ha pedido el permiso de su mamá. 

Rico (Manolo) está fantástico. Mi mamá está taaaaan contenta tenerle. Y tengo 
otra noticia buena: Acabo de comprar billetes para volar a Iowa en diciembre con 
mi esposo y hijos. Mi familia en Iowa bromea que la razón que voy tiene más que 
ver con Rico
que a ella. (jaja). El solo problema es que no me gusta dejar a Phoebe porque 
ella esté triste cuando salimos. Pero cuando no podemos llevarla, tengo varios 
vecinos que tienen (y les gustan mucho) perros así que ella está bien cuidada.

Ajuntado a este correo electrónico está una foto del cartel que le mandé a 
Gloria. Puedes ponerla en el sitio Save a Sato si quieres.

Ojalá que mi español no fuera terrible; necesité la oportunidad para 
practicarlo.   :-)

Un abrazo fuerte,

Ellen 

Colegio San Jose, superior de Caguas ayudando a los satitos!

Nuestro mas profundo agradecimiento a la clase del septimo grado, del Colegio San Jose de Caguas PR por su aportacion y esfuerzo en ayudar a los satos de Save A Sato, gracias a maravillosas personas como ustedes, nuestro albergue sigue en pie y con ganas de seguir ayudando cada dia a nuestros satos de todo Puerto Rico.

Aqui unas fotos de la maravillosa aportacion de estos estudiantes!!