Every day, they dodged cars as they slept on the hot pavement. Larger male dogs relentlessly chased the three females, trying to impregnate them. They carried wounds from life on the streets. They had no protection, no safety, and no future beyond whatever dangers the next day would bring. For most people driving by, they were easy to overlook.
For us, they were exactly why SATO United exists.
Molly, Penny, Rosie, and Rex became passengers on the very first SATO United flight in May. Today, their lives could not look more different. They are healthy. They are safe. They are loved. The females are no longer relentlessly pursued by larger male dogs in heat. They are all sleeping on soft beds instead of asphalt. They are living in homes with families who adore them.
Because of that success—and because the need remains so great—we are thrilled to announce that SATO United Flight 002 is now scheduled for June 27th!
To make this flight possible, we need to raise $100,000 by the end of the month.
This funding will cover:
Aircraft costs and fuel
Crates and onboard animal care
Veterinary clearance and transport coordination
Safe, temperature‑controlled travel environment
Every dollar raised today goes directly towards the rescue animals of Puerto Rico. Every seat, every crate, every gallon of fuel represents an animal whose future hangs in the balance.
Hurricane season is approaching, and temperatures in Puerto Rico are already extreme. Commercial airline restrictions leave many rescuers with no viable way to move animals safely. SATO United flights provide a rare and urgent solution for an entire network of veterinary partners, transport professionals, rescue organizations, fosters, and adopters all working together to give animals a second chance.
Thank you for believing in this mission, for believing in this coalition, and for helping us prove that when we work together, even the sky is not the limit for our satos!