Niki

Niki was a little skittish when she left Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Maine to go to her forever home. But we're guessing from this photo that skittishness is no longer an issue. She looks pretty darn comfortable. These days when she isn't having a power nap, she is wagging her tail. Even though Niki never lived in a home before, she has caught on immediately to the concept of doing her business outdoors--but she doesn't like to go out if her dad isn't with her. In fact, it sounds as if she is pretty darn bonded to him...she likes to snuggle and play with him and give him Puerto Rican kisses, also known as besos...

Laika

As a fanatic ball player, Laika is so thrilled when she chases down a tennis ball that she doesn't particularly feel like giving it up. Fortunately, her dad has figured out how to deal with Laika's possessiveness while still keeping the game going...He throws the first tennis ball, then throws a SECOND! Since Laika can't fit two in her mouth, she has to drop one and the game can continue. Lucky dog to have such a creative dad!

Laika is lucky in other ways as well. She has her own room with a single (human sized!) bed with a down puff. Sometimes she sleeps on it, sometimes on the couch in the living room, and sometimes with her parents in their bed. She also has a summer residence in Maine where she loves to run on the beach. Laika was adopted through the Worcester Animal Rescue League.

Lilu

Talk about Sato kisses...here's Lilu planting a big juicy one on her dad. She is all about love and snuggling. She sleeps in bed with her parents under the blankets with her head on the pillow. When she isn't napping, she loves to ride around in the car with her mom and run really fast in big circles. She has many fans around town and many aunts and uncles who adore her. Her best friend is a cat named Skipper. Lilu recently had her first experience in snow--she was nervous at first but loved it once she put on her sweater. Lilu was a very special foster child to ASR President Edilia Vazquez. She was adopted at Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA.

Chuchin

In Puerto Rican slang Chuchin means "it's cool." But, it certainly wasn't for this little pup after he was abandoned in a parking lot near a beach that is a terrible "dumping" area for unwanted dogs. We can't imagine why anyone would do this to Chuchin.

But, these days, things really are "chuchin" for this sato, who is affectionately known as "Choochie." He has about a million squeaky toys and plenty of access to LAPS...as in, warm places where he can curl up with one of his favorite people and get some loving. He has his own pajamas to wear at night because of the cold New England winters and he sleeps under the covers.

Flanders update

We first posted a photo of Flanders (then known as Flannery) taken as he was going off with his new parents to his forever home and his new life...he was safe in his mom's arms, but it didn't look as if he knew quite what to make of the situation.

So it's nice to have the opportunity to post a photo of him now that's he's so confidently embracing his great good fortune. He lives in Malden, MA where he loves to go for walks and run around in his very own fenced-in yard. He loves his three cousins: a Cavlier King Charles Spaniel, An Alaskan Malamute, and a Black Lab(Chloe). He was spoiled on his first Xmas getting many toys and some nice winter coats. When he got his first taste of snow, he had fun playing in it, but his paws hurt on the icy driveway. (Maybe next year Santa will bring him boots!) He is a great little guy who is loved and shows his love right back in true Sato style.

Hunter

Handsome Hunter had his DNA tested and it turns out that he has an interesting lineage. He is descended from a Golden Retriever and a Jack Russell Terrier. Hunter has a smile for everyone, as you can see, and is a super happy dog--even when his parents make him wear silly things on his head! Hunter was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA.

Alfie

Here's Alfie right after he came home from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA. He is having some bonding time with his lovely new mom and new sister, Aleida (on the right). Aleida is also a Sato and she and Alfie quickly became BFFs. They both go with their parents for walks at the beach and in the forest and they sleep in two little beds near their parents at night. Alfie is the sweetest little baby of a dog who has clearly ended up in the home he was meant to have.

Coco

Coco is a lovable, sweet dog whose favorite things are meal time, nice long walks, and mid-afternoon naps on the couch with his new "brother" Barney, another rescue. From this photo, we're guessing that he also likes a good romp in the snow in the snow.

But Coco isn't all about having fun. He also takes his job as family protector very seriously. The other night, for instance, he used his "special" bark to let his family know that the space heater in the garage was still on! Coco was adopted at the Animal Shelter in Sterling, Mass.

Charlotte

Charlotte doesn't mind the cold New England winter weather at all--as long as she is snuggled up on the couch with her dad. She was adopted through Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, Mass. Her new parents wrote us that Charlotte is cared for "with every bit of love" they can give her--as is clearly evident here!

Here's Charlotte (on the far left) when she was first rescued. Her original name was Paris and her siblings (pictured here) were named Eiffel and Pierre...

Dobbin

Dobbin made a fateful connection with her new parents when she sat quietly in her pen at the Sterling Animal Shelter, while most of the other dogs barked and jumped. That did it! She went home that day and hasn't looked back since.
Dobbin now lives on a farm with cattle, three horses, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and three cats. She tries very hard to cuddle up to the Bernese Mountain Dog at night and she is learning to be very respectful of the cats. Dobbin goes for hikes every day and is even learning to run along when mom is on horseback.

We are glad that she is in such safe hands--she was rescued in Puerto Rico after nearly being hit by a car. Her new parents protect her so well that she even has her very own fluorescent vest to let hunters know that she isn't a deer.

Gracie

Not too long ago, All Sato Rescue received an urgent plea from some very nice visitors to the island. They had come across an abandoned young cat, who was very friendly and special and they couldn't bear the thought of leaving her out on her own.

Unfortunately, there are even fewer services available for stray cats in Puerto Rico than there are for stray dogs....so the situation is very desperate. We wanted to help, but knew the options were limited. Our secret hope was that they would decide to take the cat back to New York City with them--AND THEY DID!

Gracie is now happily part of a larger feline family that includes an 11-year-old black cat named Merlin. Gracie is totally besotted with him. She follows him everywhere, plays with him as much as possible, and curls up with him to catch some Zs. Mostly Merlin enjoys the attention, though sometimes he wouldn't mind a little break.

Cybelle

It may have not been the best Hair Day for little Cybelle, but everything else was clearly going her way. Here she is in the arms of her new mom, on her way to her forever home....is there some hair gel in her future? a little styling mousse? We can't wait for updates. Cybelle was adopted through Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue.

Isaac

As if finding his forever home weren't holiday joy enough, Isaac (on the left) also has his own Christmas stocking hanging by the fireplace.

Isaac was adopted through Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Maine, and he has a new big brother, Owen, who is also a rescue. Isaac's new mom writes that he is an absolute joy and a cherished new member of the family. She is a college professor and is able to do much of her work from home, so the "boys" aren't apt to be lonely. They also get to run around an entire fenced acre, some of which is wooded, so there's plenty of room to explore.

Honey

In our line of work, we see a lot of super cute puppies--but here we have some super cute kids too. They are Matthew (5), Brandon (10), and Danielle (7), who's holding Honey (2 months). Honey was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA and she is her family's very first pet. As Honey's new mom wrote us "I think the smiles on my children's faces says it all." We agree!!

Flannery

Flannery found his forever family through our friends at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue. He is much loved.

Clarence

This most expressive photo of Clarence certainly conveys a deep Sato soul....not to mention some serious consternation at having been left on the other side of the door from a most delicious Thanksgiving turkey! Clarence lives with a very dear friend of All Sato Rescue.

Pear

Pear was a tiny, very sick puppy when she came into the care of All Sato Rescue. Maritza, our Vice President, took her home, along with a lot of medicines and IV fluids, so that Pear wouldn't be all alone in a vet hospital.

Pear is a lot healthier--and a lot bigger--these days. Her size was a bit of a shock, given that her mom was pretty tiny. (We're guessing her dad wasn't.) Here she is (on the right) in her lovely new home with her new sister/BFF, Chassie.

Pear was adopted through Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA. Happy Holidays to everyone at the shelter. Best,

Lola

Here's a nice story....on November 18, we learned of a lovely beagle mix whose owner was moving off island and couldn't take her with him. We had to move fast. Fortunately, our dear friends at Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Maine were up to the challenge. They immediately agreed to make room for Lola, and one of their volunteers drove all the way to the airport in Hartford to meet Lola's plane on 11/28 at the very late hour of 10 pm.

From there, it was straight to Maine...where Lola waited maybe two days before being whisked away to her forever home. (All this within just two weeks!) You can tell that all the excitement has tired her out and fortunately she has a new dad who happens to make an excellent mattress. When Lola isn't napping, she is running after tennis balls, going on long walks, and trying to win over her two new feline siblings.

Riley

Riley didn't take too long to make herself at home in her brand new home, as you can see here. In fact, she quickly fell head over paws in love with her new brother. She is the very definition of a love bug. Adopted through our friends at Puppy Angels, Riley now lives in Concord, NH, right across the street from a park.

Pippa

This photo beautifully captures the reason we do what we do at All Sato Rescue in a way that words could never convey....Here is Pippa leaving the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA on the way to her first and forever home.
Her new mom wrote to tell us that Pippa is without a doubt the most beautiful, magical little dog she has ever encountered. Pippa now lives in a house with a nice big yard in a suburb of Boston. She is the first puppy that her parents have had in a long while. In fact, they recently lost two dogs due to old age; one was 14 and the other 17. So, Pippa is clearly in good hands--but you could probably tell that from the photo.

ASR President Edilia Vazquez took this photo of Pippa when she was being fostered and waiting for her turn to come to New England. Pippa is looking a little lost here, and certainly she could never have anticipated the wonderful things that lay ahead of her.

Adonis

Adonis is understandably pooped in this picture...he was so ecstatic to find his new home that he has had a very energy-sapping few days. First he explored the house, then he went on his first jog, then he sniffed the entire yard, and followed that up with a walk in the woods. No wonder he's tired. His new parents tell us that shortly after consuming his dinner at lightening speed, he quickly found his doggie bed and brought his toys to its side.

Ranen update

You may remember little Ranen....he was in very bad shape when he was rescued from the beach with his brother Ray. It took weeks of TLC--not to mention regular bottle feedings--to get these two healthy.

Fortunately, that's all in the past. Ranen is a big, strong, healthy, loving dog who will never have to worry about where he is going to find his next meal. When he first went to his forever home in 2010, his parents told us that he gained 5 pounds in a single week!

In a recent update, his mom wrote that, as she was typing, he was working hard to find the very best place to chew on his bone. That's the kind of "problem" we like our satos to have! Ranen still has some puppy energy, especially when he sees another dog. He loves swimming in the river. In fact, it can be hard to get him out of the water once he gets in. Here he is in one of his favorite spots--squeezed under his parent's bed.

Remember Tips?

Tips was the subject of a very broad rescue effort that involved all sorts of people and had a very happy ending. Tips was spotted by some caring souls during a legal convention in Puerto Rico, and they wouldn't give up until he was safe in a loving home. Tips, now known as Rico, recently celebrated a year and a half in his new home in Florida--and is clearly enjoying himself. Read the story of his rescue here

Cody

Cody goes by many names: Puppy, Puppy-boy, Baby, and Boobleloo and he is happy to come running when he hears any one of them. In fact, he can't seem to stop wagging his tail there is so much to be happy about, now that he has found his "inner joy," as his new dad put it.

Cody joined his forever family at a difficult time--they had just lost their beloved Molly ( a rescued 15-year-old german shepherd mix) and the dad was dealing with some significant health issues. Clearly, the family needed something positive to focus on...Cody was up to the task! He instantly assumed his place as a member of the family-upon arrival, he jumped up on the couch, rested his head on the leg of his new teenage brother, and went to sleep. He's been bringing the love to his new family ever since.

Percy

Percy found a home in Maine through our friends at Tall Tails Beagle rescue. He had been surrendered to a shelter in San Juan and was slated for euthanasia when we intervened. ASR President, Edilia Vazquez, made room for him in her home until he was ready to move to New England. Now he lives with another dog and some great kids and he has made a ton of new friends.

Chili

To see Chili in this photo, it's hard to believe that he came to us after being rescued from a busy highway during rush hour. He was dragging almost 5 feet of rope around his neck as he maneuvered across six lanes of traffic. These days his adrenaline rushes are more apt to come from a predatory pounce on his squeaky toy, Mr. Skunk! He was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid and now lives in Boston, where he partakes in its many cultural and scenic splendors, including daily walks around the neighborhood.

Caper

Here's a nice email from Caper's mom that we received in October 2011: Caper joined our family just over a year ago from Cape Ann Animal Aid and we simply adore her. She is loving, snuggly, and oh so sweet. She is very engaged and loves puzzles and games--she even tries to "talk" us into playing with her (see photo). She is also very good at curling up next to us (or in between our feet) when we read/work-- which as graduate students is ALL the time! She loves squirrels, cheese, sticks, and above all going outside (especially when we go back home to Maine). She is a cautious dog, and New York City has more to be weary of: street sweepers, crossing guard whistles, lots of buses, big delivery trucks, and construction. But once we make it to Riverside Park for our morning play time/off leash walk, her confidence builds. Though a little shy at first, she is very sweet with other dogs and often works to lick inside their mouths. Once she finds a friend, she's a loyal, fun, and fast play mate. We are so happy to share our home and lives with this wonderful little Sato.

Lokie

Lokie is much loved by his parents, who adopted him from Buddy Dog in Sudbury, Mass in 2009. In the very beginning, when Lokie was getting adjusted to having a real home, he was a little clingy with his mom--and a little testy with his dad. But fortunately, his "parents" were very understanding of what his earlier life had been like and just showered him with love until he gained his confidence. It's clear here that his dad has won him over. In fact, they go on nice walks together every day are best buddies. These days, Lokie is gentle with everyone--he didn't even mind when his vet had to pull out two of his teeth.

Mia

Here's Mia on her first walk on the beach with her brand new family, just two days after being adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA.

Mia was one of 12 puppies in one litter in Puerto Rico that thankfully ended up in our hands. Maybe because of growing up in a very big family, she is really open to meeting new friends and she is already thoroughly enjoying her new feline big brother (a large Scottish Fold cat). She is a very sweet pup.

Gracie

That's Gracie on the left, with her dear friend Ty. Though she may look like a little angel here, her mom tells us that Gracie is quite clever about squeezing poor Ty out of the way when she wants to grab the limelight.

She and her mom recently moved from New England to Chicago, so Gracie has felt the need to ferociously patrol the front fence to put the neighborhood on notice. But it's not all work. At night she gets to go to the park and chase the beam from her mom's laser pointer...it's really fun. Of course, being a Sato, she loves to eat and has put on a little weight, but she starts agility training soon, so you may see a new buff Gracie in later updates.

Pepper

Pepper was adopted from Cape Ann Animal in Gloucester, MA, by a very nice family with four kids (Mariah 9, Kayla 7, and twin boys Jackson and Jameson 4 years old)...but he had a bit of a challenge ahead of him. The children wanted their own dog, but at the same time, they were a little afraid of dogs. Could Pepper win their trust??? YES!!!

It probably helped that he was a very shy small (8 pound) pup when he first arrived in his forever home. But as that timid pup grew into a 30 pound young adult, so did the level of trust in the household grow exponentially. Now Pepper and his human siblings know every inch of the trails in the local nature preserve--known appropriately as "Dogtown." But best of all, he has developed such a strong emotional bond with Mariah, Kayla, Jackson, and Jameson that they not only love him, but they also feel much more comfortable around all the other dogs they meet.

Cocoa

"I rescued my best friend"...is how Cocoa's mother put it in her email to us. She adopted Cocoa from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA. Cocoa was a very fearful and mistrustful pup back then. She was nervous around people and other dogs.

But that was before love had worked its magic. Now she is the most well adjusted, outgoing, happy girl who has developed deep emotional bonds, not only with her beautiful mom, but also with her grandmom's German Shepherd, Mason. Cocoa and Mason hang out together every weekend, and he really helped build her confidence. She is so grounded, in fact, that she even accompanied Mason on a German Shepherd Rescue walk with about 100 other dogs.

Shadow

We LOVE to hear about Satos that have overcome early adversity and lived to see their golden years, which is why it was so gratifying to receive an update on Shadow. She was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA back in 2001--that was before All Sato Rescue was official in operation. Shadow's rescuer, a wonderful and kind-hearted woman named Miguelina Hart, is a volunteer with the Save a Sato Foundation.

Shadow's mom reached out to us recently on facebook. She said that Shadow (pictured here with her favorite blanket and toy monkey!) is the absolute love of her and her family's life. In fact, she has grown up with a human sister, now 17,and a human brother, now 15.

Shadow arrived as a nervous, shy and mistrustful little girl and she blossomed into the consummate family dog. She loves to run and so does her mom. They hit the road together several times a week, and, on the days when her mom doesn't feel like going, Shadow will pick up her running shoes and walk around with them in hopes of inspiring a change of heart! We hope that Shadow has many more years of lovely long runs ahead of her.

Baxter

Baxter didn't have to wait long for his forever home....just four days after arriving at the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA, he was headed off to his new life. He is still shy with strangers--as you might be if you had taken a noisy plane to a big airport in a strange new place and then been driven to a shelter full of other dogs--but he is a playful and loving pup. We can't wait for the updates!

Sugar

You guessed it....Sugar earned her name due to her sweet disposition. She is completely in love with her new best buddy, Scott, pictured here. Scott adopted Sugar from the animal shelter in Sterling, MA and because he is homeschooled, they get to spend every day together. Scott says that he had always wanted a dog. (It looks like Sugar has always wanted a Scott!) They take long walks together and are totally inseparable.

Honey

This part beagle, part basset now lives in Maine and couldn't be happier. Honey was adopted through our dear friends at Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Freeport, Maine. This photo was taken of her at her sister's 9th birthday party where she had a blast.

We're guessing that she was given her name based on her super sweet and loving personality. Her new mom wrote to tell us that she didn't know how her family got so lucky!!! We imagine that Honey feels exactly the same way. In fact, Honey gets to take long walks in the park and sleep in her parent's bed every night! She also has another canine sibling and two feline siblings.

Lisa

Lovely Lisa clearly has some natural style and grace with those fashionable long legs crossed so fetchingly. She was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling by a family with kids--and she loves them dearly. Lisa is a bit shy, but will surely get her sea legs once she starts to trust the wonderful new life that she has been given....

Mario

Here's a special photo...it's Mario about to leave the shelter in the arms of his new best friend....what a lovely life is in store for him. He gets to be with kids all the time and he has lots of toys. His rescuer and foster mom said that he is one of the "bestest"--most super well adjusted, super sweet, and an all around well mannered little guys and she is thrilled that he "adopted" such a wonderful family with whom to spend the rest of his life. Good going, Mario!

In this update from Mario--now known as Tadeo--we get to see just how confident a family member he has become.

Charley

Charley (formerly known as Jomar) was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling not long after his brother JJ (see below) went home with his forever family. We hope they get to visit each other every now and then. If so, they will no doubt have lots of fun stories to share.

Charley now lives in an old farm house in the country with lots of grass and woods and he can sense that lots of happy dogs have lived there before him. In fact, the spirit of his predecessor, who passed away last February, is evident everywhere. That dog was also adopted (yeah!!) and lived a long (16 years) and happy life. In this photo, Charley is resting after a long walk with his new mom.

JJ

JJ was rescued in Puerto Rico, along with his brother Jomar, and came up to the Animal Shelter in Sterling. He did not have to wait long for his perfect family to come along....as you can see, he is pretty fond of his new mom. He now has his own big back yard and gets to go to work with his dad every day. And did someone say that Beggin strips are on the shopping list???

Zoey

Look at this face!!!Zoey's new family writes to thank us for saving their "precious dog." Clearly, "precious" is the right word...

Narciso

Little Narciso was nearly washed away during hurricane Irene. Fortunately, the tides took him to us and then to the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA, to find his forever family. He didn't have to wait too long.

A very sweet family came to meet him and he had the best play date ever with an 11-year-old girl and her cousin. The next day, he was part of their family. And guess what? His new dad is from Puerto Rico! That means they can chat about things in Spanish and Narciso will have someone to commiserate with during his first New England winter. Narciso is still getting into the swing of having so much love and so much comfort. It was all so exciting that it made him car sick. We're sure that he'll become a very confident passenger soon enough, especially if he gets to sit in Dad's lap, as he is here...

Allie

Here's Allie (on top) settling in to her lovely new home with her new canine sibling and super nice mom. We think Allie may have had a grandparent who was a Jack Russell and one who was an Airedale. We are glad they came together. Allie found her new home through our partners at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue.

Jazzy/Betun

Have we mentioned that we LOVE updates?? Well, we do...the last time we checked in on Betun--now known as Jazzy--she was a small puppy, happily ensconced in the arms of her new parents.

She's still happy...but these days, she is much bigger and her favorite thing in the world is to run around the yard with her human siblings...ok, so she also likes to pester her feline sibling, Paka...but they still love each other and cuddle daily. Jazzy's new family tell us that they can't remember what life was like before Jazzy came along.

Antonio

Here's an email that we received from Antonio's new mom: Many changes were happening in my family, as my children were sad leaving the home they grew up in. I purchased a new home, and when we got settled I really wanted them to have a piece of the American dream..

Every child wants a puppy to love. I started looking around for a great fit for our new beginnings and new house. When we walked into the Sterling Animal shelter, it was so difficult wanting to take home all the dogs. My son spotted Antonio and fell instantly in love and my daughter was so happy the expression on her face spoke volumes...

We walked outside and spoke about the responsibilities that come with having a puppy, and we all agreed, that we would love him, and take care of all his needs.

Antonio was therapy for all of us, his wagging tail, and his unconditional love. We may rescued Antonio, but he rescued all of us.

Porscha

As soon as her new family realized that this little sato can go from zero to 90 mph in seconds flat, they named her Porscha...

Porscha gets to show off her speed in a lovely large family of people and animals. At last count, she was living with several birds, three other dogs, plenty of cats and 19 chickens--not to mention her much adored human sibling, shown here. Obviously, her family loves animals, which makes them very special in our book. They write that Porscha has brought her love to their family and gets all that love back in return.

Bucare

Every single animal that we rescue is precious to us and we love each one...but every once in awhile one comes along that works its way into our collective hearts in ways that we didn't imagine possible....that was the case with Bucare, a lovely shar pei mix that was left in dire conditions in one of the most affluent parts of San Juan. Not one of the privileged members of this community seemed to care about this gentle soul until All Sato Rescue came along.

Our amazing community of rescuers took in Bucare, attended to his serious skin issues and his infections and put some meat on his bones. Then he was ready to fly to our dear friends in NH, Puppy Angels.

The wonderful people who foster our Satos for Puppy Angels loved Bucare so much that they didn't think they could let him go (They already have one Sato, Niko.)unless the PERFECT situation came along.

And it did! Jim, a very kindhearted fireman from Worcester, MA thought that Bucare would be a great younger sibling for his elderly shar pei mix, Grizzly. So, Bucare went home for the first time ever..

Now, he is quite the king. He is eating all sorts of great, healthy foods. He has the best medical care he could ever imagine--someone even figured out that his thyroid was misbehaving! His amazing coat has grown in and he has gained a few lbs. He loves to ride around in the car...and nap in the sun or pretty much anywhere....and chase geese!

Pippa

It's probably obvious that we focus on dogs....we would love to be able to rescue every animal we see no matter what type it is, but that just isn't possible.

So, anytime we are able to save a cat and find it a great home is a good day. We just had one of those in fact. Thanks to the dedication and compassion of many people, Pippa was saved after having been abandoned in an empty house.

Adopted through the Friends of Mansfield Animal Shelter, Pippa is getting acclimated to her new home and has a closet full of toys already! She is eating very yummy, healthy special kitten food and has her own purple tulip bed. Her new mom tells us that Pippa's most adorable quality is that she pulls your face close to hers and showers you with kisses and licks your face for a very long time. That IS pretty cute!

Lindita

Lovely Lindita takes her name from the Albanian word for breaking or dawning....it is quite apt indeed, as this pup has seen a new day dawning.

Her new life includes this super comfy kennel, where she goes to hang out, and new parents who adore her, as she does them. The other day, she got to go to a birthday party with a bunch of four year olds--they were lots of fun and also covered in lots of yummy-tasting treats. Then she went on a long car ride to visit a very nice woman who was 85. Clearly, Lindita loves people of all ages. She even loves cats of all ages--most especially her 14 year old feline sister Petunia. Lindita was adopted through Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue.

The Story of Vincent

We don't know where Vincent was born or the circumstances that shaped his early life. But we do know that his life has now been completely changed!

On May 30th we received a call that a dog had been attacked by another dog on the street. He sustained injuries to his ears and legs, had lost a lot of blood and could barely stand. His left ear had to be amputated. From that day the story changed completely.

Luckily he was a very healthy dog so this allowed him to gain his strength quickly and in a matter of a couple of days, it was as if nothing had happened - minus one ear. Everyone loved Vincent's gentle nature, how smart and obedient he was with everyone. It was there we discovered that he follows simple commands like SIT, PAW and COME. Also, as a sign of affection, he gets close to you and rubs his head on your legs, very softly and gently, so you can pat his head and rub his cheeks. This is one of his most endearing behaviors.

Vincent lives in the present - he lost all memories of the events that brought him to us - he has been a great teacher. Vincent would benefit greatly from a loving home, with people who like big, cuddly, gentle dogs. Sadly, we haven't had interest in Vincent here in Puerto Rico. We want what is best for him and we are sure that any family with the resources to adopt him would be happy to have such a kind and loyal dog. Just like the painter, Vincent lost his ear, but not his love for life. That sets him apart, it makes him unique.

Here's a long-awaited and much hoped for follow up photo of Vincent, as he heads off to his new forever family with a new chocolate lab sibling.

Iwi Update

We LOVE to get updates! And, we were thrilled to hear the latest on Iwi...in fact, we would like to be adopted into her new family.

Iwi, shown here cuddling with her sister, goes sailing on a lake in NH, hangs out at a cabin in Maine, and even has her own lifejacket to help supplement her (mediocre, but don't tell...)swimming abilities.

As you may have guessed, Iwi is in heaven....one of the best parts is that she gets to follow her mom around ALL DAY. When mom's in the garden, she's in the garden. When mom goes upstairs, she goes upstairs. When mom goes to sleep, she curls up and doesn't move a muscle until her mom wakes up.

Ruby

Ruby is the mistress of her domain...here she is having decided to take a nap in her own little crate. This gal has grown so much since her days as an abandoned puppy. Her mom says that Ruby has been a great addition to her home

Amerin

Lucky Amerin is the first Sato that we have heard from who was adopted through our new partner in Florida, the Naples Humane Society.

Amerin was named in honor of her new mom Stefanie's brother. (We love the name.) Stefanie writes us that she thanks God everyday that she and Amerin found each other. Amerin has been in puppy training classes and has a birthday coming up--her very first! Stefanie also says that she would be lost without Amerin.

Brodie

Brodie is a super cute, super sweet pup who can't quite believe the dramatic turn his life has taken. These days, his nickname is the "king" and he has people around him who always want to take his picture.

He recently had the time of his life on a beach where he could indulge his favorite pastime--burying his special treasures and keepsakes. With all that sand, it was so convenient!

His only bad habit is that he barks at people when he wants them to talk to him....and that's not really so bad, especially if you are a king. Brodie was adopted from Caribbean Puppy Connection.

Leia

Lovely little Leia was adopted by a family in Puerto Rico. We are so happy! We very much want to encourage the growth of responsible pet owners locally and Leia's parents are great role models.

You may also have noticed that Leia isn't the only cutie in these photos! She has totally bonded with her new BFF--the most recent addition to the family. We just know that Leia is doing her part to inspire the next generation of animal lovers in Puerto Rico....

Sidney

Sidney was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid by a family who say that she has brought incalculable joy into their lives. (We think the reverse is true as well!) Sidney has a wicker basket full of toys and chews, goes on daily walks around the neighborhood and watches her favorite cartoons all day while her parents are at work.

She also enjoys the walks through woods immensely and a daily visit to an enclosed grassy area around the corner where she gets to do what she does best, RUN.

She is still happy, naive, playful and fresh (she always gets the last word). And she has proven that she is most certainly not deaf. She can hear someone opening a Slim Jim three rooms away and will be there like a shot!

Katie and Goldie

Katie and Goldie are best friends and cousins! Their moms are sisters, so they get to all hang out together a lot. Goldie is a little shy, and Katie is a huge extrovert, so they balance each other out.

They may be a bit spoiled, but that is certainly appropriate...Katie had her very own birthday cake when she turned 4. She also has a huge toy collection and she is very particular about where they are kept. For instance, if anyone takes one of her toys into a different room, she runs out to retrieve it and put it back where it belongs.Goldie loves being picked up and held by her mom and she has a lovely purple dog tag that is very stylish.

Callie

The Barrett family have been helping Satos for awhile now. On their trip to Puerto Rico in March, they kindly transported several of our rescued dogs on the last leg of their journey to new homes. In the process, they fell in love with one of their "passengers," a three-month-old puppy named Callie

Now, Callie is an official Barrett family member. She eats 3 times a day, has many new toys and absolutely LOVES to lie in luxury in front of a heater! She is an absolute nut at times....she knows when she has taken something she shouldn't and dives under the bed!!! She digs, jumps like a kangaroo, and can yawn in different octaves!! Talk about unusual talents!

Aslin

Aslin, a feisty two-year-old Puerto Rican sprite, has proven to be an effective and endearing ambassadress for the cause.

In fact, Aslin's "person," Jackie, was so keen on helping other Satos that she put on a yard sale and gave the proceeds to us for our animal programs. Aslin played a key role during the sale by greeting shoppers and making them feel at home.

It's all part of her "real" job...Aslin has her advanced training diploma from Petsmart and recently became an AKC canine good citizen. She loves lifting spirits at the senior day program and for pre-schoolers. She is planning on doing further traing to become a certified therapy dog.

Aslin was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA.

Calliope

Calliope is a happy, frisky little gal, who is thoroughly enjoying her new home in Massachusetts. Her mom reports that she can't imagine not having Callie in her life...

Lydia

Lucky Lydia has gone from living on the streets in Puerto Rico to having a large canine family--the humans aren't bad either!--in beautiful New Hampshire.

Here she is (in front) with one new brother rescued from Mexico and the other, who was adopted locally. Everything is so great now...her parents even want to fatten her up! The only wrinkle is the cat!!! Lydia is working very hard on her feline etiquette.

Lola

When we circulated a photo of Lola shortly after she was whisked off the street to safety, one of ASR's best friends had a feeling that this pup was destined to live in New Jersey! And, now she does....Lola went to live with the parents of our friend--their names are Mike and Alicia. They had recently lost their beloved poodle of 16 years and they had a hole in their home and their hearts.

But, Lola has certainly fixed that....she has brought new life and love into their lives...

Dexter

Dexter flew up to Boston's Logan Airport on a cold night in February. He was a very tiny pup, traveling in a carry-on bag and he wasn't sure what was going on, but he was just happy to say hello to everyone he ran into.

Little did we know that this would just be the first adventure in a glamorous life of travel and fun! For instance, here's Dexter on vacation in Florida....hey, New Hampshire can get pretty cold in the winter. Dexter also has lots of older canine siblings that take very good care of their "baby" brother.

Noa

Noa found a well deserved forever home through our friends at Caribbean Puppy Connection.

And, thank goodness for that....as this little gal (We think she is a purebred Schnauzer.) had a very bad start to life. She and her sister were thrown out like trash behind a mall. They were starving to death and had almost no hair.

It took many months to nurse Noa to health and finally bring out her beautiful fur coat. Unfortunately, her sister did not survive.

Nenita

Nenita was adopted by a couple who were so keen on enriching their home with a dog that they moved out of their old place--where their silly landlord wouldn't allow animals!--into a pet-friendly spot just minutes from the dog park!

Then they went to the Animal Shelter in Sterling to find their new family member and it took all of 30 seconds for them to fall hopelessly in love with Nenita. She's got such a sweet personality, with a bit of a feisty streak at the same time. (You kind of get that impression from the photo!)

To make matters even better, Nenita's new mom works from home so they can be together every second of every day. In fact, as her new mom wrote to us, Nenita was sound asleep in her lap.

Sawyer

We have to show you two photos of Sawyer with his big sister, Roady, whom he obviously adores. Sawyer is the little one. They are a great--if somewhat mismatched--pair. Roady is also a rescue (yeah! rescues are the best!) and she came up north to Mass. from Tennessee.

Here they are catching some ZZZZss...Sawyer is quite the cuddler. We can't wait to hear more about this duo as they become even more bonded.

Bombi

Here's Bombi in a rare moment of rest. He's usually bombing around the house or running along as his dad rides his mountain bike or cross country skiing or exploring the 100 acres of lovely woods down the street. So committed is Bombi to playing, that he tries to urge on every living thing in his path--and even some things that aren't alive. He's been known to pounce on stuffed animals and even try to play with shadows or his own reflection.

Unfortunately, during one of his romps, he broke a toe. Can you imagine trying to put a splint on this little whirlwind? Once he heals, it will be time to start training classes.

Bombi was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid by a nice family who live in Connecticut.

Coa

Coa was quickly adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA and ended up in a great new home with wonderful parents and a feline brother named Billie. She is an angel and picks up everything very quickly--the only thing she doesn't seem to understand is why people like this cold weather! Her new mom is going to get her a sweater to go with this new yummy chewy thing.

Jessie

Here's Jessie on her mom's lap, right after they completed a three-mile walk to the beach on a day when there was actually a hint of spring in the air. Despite the long New England winters, Jessie is thriving in her new home--and very bonded with her new mom.

Sugar

Sugar went to her new, forever home right before Christmas. She is doing great and is loved by the whole family. She has a great personality and is a joy to be around. She is very playful and friendly and at her happiest when she is running around with her six-year-old human brother!

Michelina

Little Michelina made a love connection with her new parents and is especially excited to have a new 13-year-old sister/best friend. She is now an adored member of the family. Michelina was adopted by our good friends at Caribbean Puppy Connection.

Antoine

Antoine was adopted by a man in Mass., but ended up visiting sunny San Diego and decided to stay! The weather, after all, was much closer to his native Puerto Rico than New England.

Antoine landed in a lovely family, where his mom speaks to him in Spanish, he can play with a guinea pig, and where he gets lots of sleep, nap, and cuddle time with his brother and super best bud, as pictured here.

Antoine does have a reputation as a bit of an escape artist, but at least everyone in his neighborhood knows him and can help him get home.

Frida

Frida was adopted by a veterinary technician who helps our Satos when they arrive at our partner, Caribbean Puppy Connection. Frida's new mom and her fiancee bought their first house and knew that it wouldn't feel like a home without a dog...Frida was an obvious choice--She was even there during the marriage proposal!

Frida is incredibly SMART, affectionate, funny, clever, social, sweet, beautiful and just a little love! She loves socks! Not to snack on, but because they are so fun to steal and relocate. Frida goes everywhere with her parents, even to work! She is the official mascot at her mom's vet hospital, where she greets the clients from behind the counter and always puts them at ease.

Carmen

Would it shock you to hear that this angel, adopted through our friends at Caribbean Puppy Connection, is "having a little trouble" with her new feline siblings Toots and Boots? We're imaging that "trouble" means a little chasing, jumping, and general exuberance. Hopefully, the cats will get Carmen in line. The good news is that Carmen's new parents love her "more than anything."

Cooper

Cooper was adopted by a wonderful family with a teenager and young children as well. They think he is so smart, and is taking to his training well. Cooper was adopted through Caribbean Puppy Connection.

Sandy

Head-over-heels in LOVE, is how Sandy's family describe their relationship. Sandy was placed through our great friends at Caribbean Puppy Connection. Sandy is the "best thing that ever happened" to her family, who feels very lucky to have her. She even ended up being the perfect size, about 60 lbs. A small big dog. Just big enough to count as a big dog, but not so big she's knocking everything over with her tail.

Iwi

This lovely border collie mix ended up in wintry New Hampshire and she doesn't miss the tropics one bit. Iwi now gets daily mile-long romps in the woods behind her house, topped off by a good night's sleep in her parent's bed. And, a huge treat is the fact that both her new mom and dad are around the house whenever she needs them (Her mom works from home.) so she gets lots of attention. Did we mention that she gets to watch TV on the couch?

Sparks

Here is Sparks about as happy as a little Sato from Puerto Rico can be. She has a new sister and a new brother! She was a very tiny pup when she arrived at the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA....now she is much bigger, full of spunk and lots of fun.

Lil' Papi

Lil' Papi had to wait awhile for his forever home. It was especially sad because he arrived from Puerto Rico with two siblings and they went home right away. But, it turned out to be well worth the wait. He couldn't be happier. Lil' P was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA.

Ginger

Ginger is all of five months in this photo and growing like a weed, according to her new mom. Ginger was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA. She has three human siblings and two mammal siblings: a cat and a guinea pig. Ginger's mom writes that taking a walk with her can be a time-consuming endeavor as she likes to stop and say hello to everyone she meets. They never get very far!

Aisha and Alisha

These two pups flew up to Boston with a very nice couple who brought them on in two carry-on bags. Fortunately, the aircrew was very sympathetic to the pups and let them come out and sit in people's laps on the plane. So, sisters Aisha and Alisha made lots of friends. They didn't have to wait long at Caribbean Puppy Connection before they found the perfect new home....And, guess what? The two Sato sisters were adopted by two human sisters, so they all get to live together....hermanas juntas para siempre...

Here's a fun update on Aisha and Alisha, the sister pups adopted by human sisters. Look how much they have grown! These two pups look supremely happy in the arms of their moms. And it's no wonder...as tiny puppies, they were left at the doorstep of ASR President Edilia Vazquez in a plastic file bin!

Sully

This Sato experienced his first Christmas parade not long after finding his forever home in MA. He didn't like the drums, but the fact that a two-year-old girl shared her cupcake with him made up for everything...Sully LOVES everyone and everything from the little german shepherd puppy in his obedience class to his feline sibling, Bruce, who is absolutely NOT interested in wresting. It's all good....the snow, the sledding, the dirty sock that has become his favorite toy, and most importantly his new mom and dad, Carlene and Ray. Sully was adopted at Caribbean Puppy Connection.

Skipper

Skipper's new parents write that he is a nice mix of feisty and cute--and you really do get that feeling from his photo. He is also scared of loud trucks, but fearless when it comes to meeting big dogs. Because his dad works nights and his mom works days, Skipper can almost always find somebody to curl up and nap with. He has his own fluffy bed, but really his parents' bed is so much larger...why not just sleep there? And, if he could just please have the really expensive, organic dog food, that would also be nice...Skipper was adopted from the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, MA

Izzy

It's always nice to hear from people who adopted our Satos many years ago. That was the case with Izzy who went to her forever home back in 2002. Izzy left an indelible impression on her rescuer, ASR President Edilia Vazquez. That's because Edi's daughter ended up adopting Izzy's mom--there's some symetry in that relationship that we can't quite get our head around.

Though Izzy is getting up in years, she still loves to chase squirrels and bunnys, and the fact that she has lost most of her bottom teeth has in no way impeded her from enjoying a daily bone--though ice cream treats, as pictured here, are so much easier.

Angelina

Though All Sato Rescue specializes primarily in dogs, we are thrilled when we have a chance to help an abandoned cat find a great home. That was the case recently, when someone left the lovely Angelina tied to the door of ASR President Edilia Vazquez's home in San Juan.

Angelina was adopted locally by a very caring couple. You can see that she has landed on her feet....or rather, she has landed on her new dad's shoulder....

Daddy Yankee

This fashionable guy was found in a parking lot with his sister by a friend of All Sato Rescue. Who would leave them in a parking lot???!! We often wonder that too....

But, lucky for Daddy Yankee his photo was circulated among (ASR Board member) Twig's work colleagues and a love connection was made! He flew to Boston and was picked up by his new daddy. Now DY is pretty much in charge of his new home, which includes another pup and a cat. For Christmas, he visited Maine and saw snow for the first time...it was nice, but he prefers being wrapped in blankets or snuggling with his dad on the couch.

Auggie

You may have seen Auggie's photo on our Facebook page when he was rescued off the streets. His name then was Destino. He was close to death and scared, but he let ASR President Edi Vazquez pick him up and put him in her car.

When he was healthy, we sent him up to our partner Puppy Angels in New Hampshire. When a very nice family--with a five-year old boy--saw his photo, they all fell in love. Auggie probably fell in love too...especially since he was treated to a shopping spree at Petco on the way home!!

Now this lucky pup has absolutely everything he could ever imagine: a work-from-hom mom, a best friend human brother Ethan, and long walks during the day. He takes great pride in sitting loyally by his mom's chair while she works, just in case she needs him.

Dora

Sometimes it happens that the kind people who serve as foster parents to our pups through our partner shelters find turn out to be massively bad at fostering....

It's true! Or maybe it's just that our little Satos are incredible charmers....either way, Dora started out as a foster dog, but ended up being officially adopted. Good thing, because she looks pretty comfortable napping on the couch with her canine brother. (She's the one on the right.)

Journey

Journey's new family picked her name given how far she had come--from life on the streets of Puerto Rico to a cushy life in New Hampshire.

Journey was adopted through Puppy Angels. In her new family, she has both canine and human siblings. She has her own toys and treats. She gets to chew on people's hats and mittens--and doesn't even get in trouble!

Then there are the car rides--all the time! Her human siblings go all sorts of exciting places and she gets to escort them...

Kenobi

Imagine living in a hole near the highway for weeks, just waiting and hoping for someone to come along and help you.


That was Kenobi's situation, when he was picked up by a very dear friend of All Sato Rescue.

He soon flew to Boston and went to our partner, Buddy Dog Humane Society, in Sudbury, MA, but he languished there for quite awhile, until a nice couple came along and recognized his gentle, caring spirit.

Now, Kenobi (whose parents are Star Wars fans) is the king of his home. He likes a good long nap during the day, interspersed with some dramatic forays outside to keep the local squirrels on their toes. His sad and fearful days on the streets are happily way behind him.

Barnaby

When a new coworker of Twig's (All Sato Rescue cofounder), mentioned her interest in adopting a dog, it didn't take long for the Puerto Rico foster network to kick into action. The call went out for a lab mix and among the many dazzling candidates was Barnaby. Was it the hint of weimaraner? his soulful eyes? Whatever the chemistry, this super sweet pup was picked out of the mix and was soon on a plane to Boston.

He went to our NH partner, Puppy Angels, but within the week, he was in his meant-to-be new home. Now he spends every day with his work-from-home dad, goes on weekend romps through the woods, and shares the newfound joys of a comfy couch with his favorite stuff toy! His new mom notes that he shredded every toy, but this one, which he seeks out at naptime.

Nala

Lovely Nala was adopted from Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury, MA by a couple who are long-time Sato fans....(Nala's new grandmother has had a Puerto Rican pup for seven years.) Nala is settling in and learning what it's like to have her own warm bed and snuggly toy to sleep with.

Rusty

Sometimes people ask us what All Sato Rescue would like for Christmas. Aside from the obvious--donations, supplies, a comprehensive animal welfare campaign for Puerto Rico--our most treasured present is knowing that the pups we have so lovingly rescued and nursed to health have found loving forever homes.

That's why we were so grateful to hear from Rusty's new family just a week before Christmas. They wrote to tell us that he is "tremendously loved" and a "true member of the family."

Max

Max was adopted through Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA. His new mom writes that she would have sent his photo sooner, but that it was very hard to get him and his four human siblings to sit still long enough for her to take a shot!

Here he is with his beloved family (left to right): Anna age 2, Sam age 1, Alexandria age 4, and Ben age 6. Max is usually super busy, playing frisbee and romping around endlessly with his sibs. But, when he gets tired, he has discovered that his parents have a big, comfy bed where he can go to escape the chaos.

Bella

Bella may not consider hers to be such a happy ending--at least not in this photo. Who likes a bath anyway?? Especially when it's freezing cold out in New England and you're used to sunny Puerto Rico???

But the sight of her curled up on this comfy cushion is probably closer to the true story. Or maybe it's more like a fairy tale. She looks a bit like the princess and the pea here.

Bella was adopted through our friends at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Lobo

A very kind-hearted couple in Puerto Rico live across the street from a construction site. They noticed that a Sato frequented the site. He had a very bad skin condition, an injury to one leg, and was malnourished. They knew that the construction workers were feeding this pup, but when the project ended and the workers moved on....he suddenly had no one.

The couple weren't about to let him starve, so they started feeding him and they contacted local shelters to see if anyone would take him in and find him a home. But, the shelters in Puerto Rico have very high euthanasia rates (95%), so that option was dismissed. They contacted ASR President Edilia Vazquez for advice. Edi helped guide them toward a vet and we knew that we could take Lobo into our program and find him a home in New England.

But that wasn't going to happen! The couple, even though they already have three dogs, decided that Lobo was just too noble and too kind to give up! So, now they have four canines--and lots of good karma coming their way.

Tess

Tess was in foster care with a volunteer from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA...but, as she began to settle in to her new surroundings and saw how well the couch upholstery complemented her features....she decided to stay permanently.

Tess and her brother were spirited out of deplorable conditions at municipal shelter in Puerto Rico where they would almost surely have been euthanized. They were fostered by ASR President Edilia Vazquez.

Remembering Tess's endless playing and sense of mischief, Edi is suspicious that Tess's angelic and demure pose here must have been staged!

Roger

Roger was adopted from Buddy Dog in Sudbury, MA. His new parents wrote us with that magic phrase that makes everything we do worthwhile..."You should not worry about him – he is loved."

You can probably tell that from his photo. Roger has grown from a skinny little thing into a healthy 46 pounds. Peanut butter treats are a favorite!

He is great with people and loves to run. His feline siblings still swat him on his nose when he tries to chase them, but that hasn't been much of a deterrent.

His first Thanksgiving was especially fun.

Osita

This beauty was adopted by equally exquisite parents...They make a lovely family. Osita is sweet and friendly, very playful and full of the joy. She loves to play with a tennis ball in the yard and a Kong in the house. Anything that bounces is fair game. Osita will sit when waiting for her food bowl, for about 8 seconds. She was adopted through our newest partner, All Shepherd Rescue.

Hunter

Hunter was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA and his new family report that he is an "awesome addition." His mother is actually a vet tech at the animal hospital that spays and neuters our Satos before they go up for adoption at Cape Ann.

She met Hunter the morning of his surgery and felt an instant connection. The next day she sent her husband and 3-year-old daughter down to the shelter to meet him and they approved! So, Hunter had his forever home even before he went up for adoption.

Hunter joins a home that already has one Sato--11-year-old Otis. Otis is a bit of a celebrity in the Sato world. He was the star of a postcard campaign in which about 5,000 people sent cards with Otis's before and after photos to the governor of Puerto Rico to beg him to take steps to improve the lives of the island's abandoned animals.

A photo of that postcard is here, but you have to use your imagination a bit, as the writing is reversed. The card reads "No animal should be left to suffer..." and has a great photo of Otis frolicking on the beach. Unfortunately, even the wishes of 5,000 kind people did not move the government to take any action....their record on animal welfare continues to be deplorable.

Coco Chanel

Here's Coco Chanel chilling with her best friend. Coco has a great home in Florida where she went after some ups and downs in Puerto Rico. In the first home on the island, she was almost burned by a toxic flea dip before being returned to us. Then her second family returned her after two years because of a family emergency. Poor Coco was so depressed after that--as anyone would be. But the odds turned in her favor when she hit the Sunshine State and now she is treated like the Queen that she is.

Roo

The day after we posted Roo's photo on our facebook page, a very nice woman--and mom to three other chi mixes--in New Jersey saw him and made a love connection. She got up at 5 am and drove all the way up to Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA to adopt this little bit o'honey.

Now Roo--named after the sound he makes when he barks--is part of the pack. And what a long way he has come since someone threw him into the yard of ASR President Edilia Vazquez. She picked off over 100 ticks from this little four pounder, who was terribly anemic as a result. His vet was very concerned.

But Roo knew that something really good was ahead, if he could just hang in there....and he did. Now he has a new wardrobe, ground beef cooked to his specifications, and a big canine brother to show him the ropes.

Pachin

Pachin was adopted as a seven-month-old puppy from our newest partner, the Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick, Maine. As is the case with almost all of our rescues, he arrived at the shelter with a note from his rescuer.

Now he lives in Freeport, Maine, which is a beautiful coastal town. His new parents write that he is doing great and is a wonderful little dog. That update brings a lot of joy to his rescuer, who says that he was totally hairless when she found him. It's typical for an abandoned dog to lose its fur due to malnutrition. So nice to see that that will never again be a problem for this lucky Sato.

Bogen

Bogen enjoys outings to outdoor cafes and being a muse for his photographer dad.

Lucy

Lucy was adopted by a very nice woman through our friends at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA. She is a perfect combo of playfulness and cuddliness and she is much loved. Since going to her forever home in late July, Lucy has gained a full two pounds, and now tips the scales at nine pounds. That means she's still light enough to rest right up against her new mom's cheek for maximum cuddling.

Lucas

Lucky Lucas is pictured here the day after he was adopted into a lovely home. His new mom says that he is a little shy as he takes in his new surroundings, but we're sure that it won't be long before he is racing around confidently.

Bailey

Bailey was an exceptionally tiny puppy when she was rescued, along with her brother. But now she is so grown up that she has taken on all sorts of important responsibilities in her new home. In this photo, she is at her sentry post, watching over her family's big backyard in case the squirrels and birds try to invade. She also keeps track of all the soccer games that take place on the town field--for instance, what if someone loses the ball? Bailey will know exactly where it is.

Bella

Bella was rescued by a wonderful woman who is a good friend to ASR. Little Bella and her two siblings were literally thrown over a six-foot fence and into her yard. It was a rainy day and they were very scared.

But, Bella was adopted into a great home with a real human brother and a feline sister. She is a very loving puppy. Her rescuer says that seeing this photo and hearing about Bella's new life gives her strength when she is tired and sad by all the animals in Puerto Rico that need homes.

Buddy

Buddy was adopted into a particularly great home, but he had a big job ahead of him. That was to help fill the void in his new person's life that had been left by the passing of her beloved rottie/husky mix.

We're happy to report that Buddy is up to the challenge. His first order of business was to implement a strict exercise regimen with long workouts twice a day on week days and three times a day on weekends. For extra cardio, he likes to include some quick sprints after squirrels.

Then there's nothing like taking time out for reflection. He likes a good nap--his person's stomach is a preferred location, but he also likes to curl up on a sweatshirt bearing the logo of his new favorite team--the Boston Red Sox. He's also making lots of friends, including Marlow, a great Dane, under whom he likes to stand. (Is this a new Sato trend? See Paolo and Sadie below.)Buddy was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA.

Paola and Sadie

Little Paola and big sister Sadie make a cute--though mismatched--pair as they enjoy a beach day in Gloucester, MA. They are a team! They play together, nap together, and even walk as one unit, with Paola trotting along right underneath her big sis. Sadie is very long suffering when little sis jumps on her and she's a mentor too. Paola was very shy at first, but she's learning to come out of her shell by following Sadie's example. The two were adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid by a nice couple who report that they are the "best girls around."

Hurricane Trixie

Hurricane Trixie earned her name because of the destruction she leaves in her wake...particularly when there's a box of kleenex around. Did you know that if you pull out one sheet, another pops up, and another and another??? What self-respecting puppy could resist that kind of temptation?

When Trixie isn't shredding kleenex, she can be found trying to get her feline older brother to play by planting sloppy kisses all over his face. Did we mention that she LOVES everybody?? Trixie was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA.

Geneva

This lovely German Shepherd had a tough start in Puerto Rico when someone threw boiling oil on her....we will never understand how people can do such horrible things to animals. After a long stay with our friends at Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue, where she became very dear to her foster mom, Geneva found the perfect family. She sure looks happy here being hugged by her new best friend.

Leah

Leah was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, Mass. by a family who already have an 11-year-old Sato. Leah was rescued in the town of Caguas by a very kind man, who took her to the vet for all her shots and then visited her regularly when she was being fostered by one of our stalwart foster moms while she waited to catch her flight to Boston. He would sit on the ground and coddle Leah in his lap and dream about her finding a really terrific home. And she did!

Chaina

So, who doesn't have a few pounds to lose? Chaina is just starting a new exercise regimen that involves plenty of long walks. This little Gordita was adopted from the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, MA in 2006. Her parents say that she is a perfect fit for their family.

Laika

Laika was named after the first Russian dog in space and her new dad reports that she is out of this world! They are getting to know each other better, and having more and more fun. She is very happy and she has made her dad very happy. Laika was adopted from Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Kalea

Puppy Kalea looks thrilled to be in the arms of her new mother. Kalea was adopted from Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Leia

Leia is a little princess in a family of four human brothers...in fact, those very brothers were the ones who gave her her name--in honor of Princess Leia in Star Wars. And just like her namesake, she has her own galaxy to conquer. It happens to be a fenced-in yard.

Betun

Betun didn't have to wait too long before finding the perfect parents to adopt....This little cutie pie spent about a week at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Lola

Lola is "loved to pieces!" Her new parents report that she is settling in well and is becoming a one-woman welcoming committee, making them feel very loved upon their return home from work.

Ted

Ted was part of a lovely--and large-eared-- litter of Satos whose names all began with "T." (Think Toby, Tammy, Tim, Trudy, etc...) They all landed at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA--which found great forever homes for every single one.

Murfee

Murfee has a little bit of that fiery Sato "attitude" but that doesn't mean she isn't a sweetheart. In fact she is especially sweet with her new nine-year-old human sister: they spend most of their waking hours loving each other. Lucky dog Murfee lives in the seaside town of Rockport, MA.

Diva

Diva was found abandoned on a beach in Puerto Rico. We sent her up to Gloucester to our friends at Cape Ann Animal Aid, which also takes in dogs from Georgia where there is an animal overpopulation problem. Lucky for Diva, (on the left) her new mom also adopted a little Southern Belle, named Crouton, at the same time. Now the two are fast friends.

Breezie

Breezie, a.k.a. Wild Woman, lives with several bulldogs and a couple of rescued greyhounds and she keeps them all in line. She has a big yard to patrol too--it's almost as though she has an entire kingdom over which to preside and she takes her job seriously. Aside from her personality, her ears may be her most stunning feature.

Austin Update

We've written about Austin before, but we're also a sucker for cute new photos, and we really like this shot. You'll remember that Austin lives with an older Sato sister named Brandy--who's about 13 now.
Back in the day, their mom didn't even like dogs!!! Now, she has two and she's a dog groomer, so she's around pups all day.

Trooper

We think that one of our Satos relocated to Vermont--Brattleboro in particular--and liked the outdoor activities there so much that he got word back to his buds that it was a beautiful place to live y que vengan pronto! Well, it's possible anyway...

At least that's the case with Trooper and his pal Eva (below). Where they diverge is that Eva is a hiker and Trooper prefers water sports. In fact, he is so bonded with his dad, a rower, that he guards the extra oars when dad's out on the water. (As you can see in this photo by Peter Gill of the Putney Rowing Club.) Once he even swam across the Connecticutt River after dad's boat--just to provide a bit of extra encouragement. Since Trooper only has three legs, his dad didn't immediately realize that he would be a good long distance swimmer...but now Trooper's famous around the rowing club for his fast and enthusiastic dog paddle.

Eva

An old high school friend of Twig's (an ASR board member) was interested in adopting a dog. She lives in Vermont, but traveled down to Sterling, MA to visit the Animal Shelter there. In a twist of fate, as she explained her connection to Twig, Shelter Director Leigh Grady mentioned that not only did she know Twig, but that Twig had been out there the day before.

Might this be a sign that this lovely lady from Vermont was meant to adopt one of the Satos that Twig had helped get up to Mass?? Of course it was....

So that's how Eva ended up living the good life in the town of Brattleboro where she goes on long walks through the woods with her mom and human sister.

But it's not just the rural splendors that Eva adores. Her mom is also an excellent photographer, so Eva is constantly in the limelight. As you can see in the photo here, Eva has taken her role as muse so seriously that she has learned a few tips from watching "America's Next Top Model."

That's right....she's "smizing"....as in "smiling with her eyes." Tyra Banks would be proud.

Gypsy

When Gypsy's parents went to Buddy Dog in Sudbury, MA to look for an animal companion, they were drawn to the kennel of the only pup being quiet amid a cacophony of barking. One look into those big puppy-dog eyes and--voila!--a new family was formed. Over the past three months, Gypsy has grown both in size (she LOVES to eat!) and in comfort with her new home. She is very lucky indeed: her littermate was poisoned to death by some cruel person in Puerto Rico. We are very glad for at least one happy ending.

Hugo

Once Hugo was available for adoption, he only had to spend a couple of hours waiting for his forever family to come along and take him home. Lucky boy! He is thoroughly enjoying his new life, complete with a canine brother, who may weigh in at 78 pounds, but still recognizes that Hugo is the one in charge.

Bonnie

Bonnie was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA and her family report that she is "firmly in charge of our lives."

She is also pretty much in charge of her new mom's landscaping business. Bonnie is an integral part of the team. She goes on all the site visits and isn't shy about sharing her opinions. In this photo she is saying an emphatic "no" to a suggestion that catnip be planted as ground cover...

Crispo

No loud noises, please....Crispo is taking a little nap. A lab mix with many other Sato strains, Crispo probably didn't get a lot of quiet time around his seven siblings. His mother, Zoey, gave birth to them in an abandoned home that was set to be demolished. Crispo was privately adopted into a lovely, caring family in Burlington, MA. They love him so much, they even tuck him in at bedtime. In this photo, Crispo is probably dreaming about the games he's going to play his human Siblings.

Liko

Liko's new parents were recently married in Hawaii, so they picked a Hawaiian name for him that means "Bud." Here's the whole family on a camping trip--one of Liko's new favorite activities. He is also crazy about car rides (as they usually lead to the park!), cuddling time, and belly rubs. Liko was adopted from Puppy Angels in NH.

Ibania

We don't have a lot of details on Ibania's new home, which she secured through our friends at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA, but we're fairly sure we don't need to call in the Animal Cops! If this doesn't look like a match made in heaven, what does???

Elliot

Satos aren't always mixed breeds, as you can see by Elliot here who is 100 percent dachshund. Elliot was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA into a family with another dachshund named Gilbert. The two are already fast friends. Elliot waited a long time for a home and he's now enjoying every single second, including being able to sleep in bed with his new parents.

Sunday

Sunday was adopted from Buddy Dog in Sudbury, MA by a big family--four kids! She is having a blast! She aced puppy training and fell in love for the first time--her boyfriend, Sammy, is a shih-tsu, who takes her on regular play dates. (Sammy is an older man, so they always have a chaperone.) Her only bad habit is chasing after her human siblings and nibbling at their feet.

Kona

Kona's new family write that they can't get enough of him. From the looks of this photo, with brothers Zac, Sam, and Luke, the feeling is mutual. He is rambunctious, playful, and very, very sweet--a great combination. And he is getting quite a bit of attention, as his new brothers help train him to sit, stay, and fetch. (That last one is especially fun.) Kona gets to play constantly, go to work with his dad, and spend weekends on a sailboat.

Bella

Bella was rescued with her siblings at the bottom of a cliff. She was sent to the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA and was adopted by a family who report that she is doing well and enthusiastically embracing puppyhood....meaning that she runs around like a maniac, tackles her pug sibling, shreds her squeaky toys into tiny pieces, and then kicks back with her tummy toward the sky.

Winnie

Winnie is so scrumptuous that when she does something naughty, her parents don't have the heart to punish her. (We're guessing she has figured out how to use her looks to best advantage!) On her first Christmas, she received piles of toys and treats, and she has a winter wardrobe and kitty cat siblings with whom to snuggle. And she has a lot to say. She is a real "talker." If we could interpret her chatter, it would probably be something like "thank you for giving me such a great home."

Journey

This ridiculously cute pup went to our friends, Puppy Angels, in NH, where she was quickly adopted into a home with horses. Journey loves to ride around in the truck, but she isn't sure what to make of all these big critters with their swishing tails. She likes to go with her new mom when she finishes up in the stalls and stays very close, even though she isn't on a leash.

Tips

If you checked out the video link on our homepage, you know the story of Tips, the little pup found by a group of attorneys who were in San Juan on a conference. These amazing people organized a huge campaign to rescue this pup and find it a new home....and it all worked out. Here is Tips on Father's Day, enjoying a little coffee break with his new dad. Tips also has a human sister with whom he loves to cuddle.

Oregon

Oregon here spends most of his time running after tennis balls in an enormous yard, so it's hard to believe that he spent months recovering from horrific broken bones. In fact, he still has some hardware holding him together, but he doesn't see that as an impediment to having fun. He is proud pet to a human brother who plays baseball--and therefore has a great arm for throwing those tennis balls. Oregon was adopted from Buddy Dog in Sudbury, MA.

Izzy

A nice couple was vacationing in Fajardo when they fell in love with a sweet female that hung out near the food court. She had a broken leg. When these people had to go back to Chicago, they were desperate to find a way to help Izzy--so we got in touch with our dear friend Sandy. Sandy is such a dog lover and has such a can-do attitude, that she went right out and found Izzy, took her to the vet, cared for her, and got her on a plane! Izzy was first in for some surgery on her leg--you can see her in a splint here--but it didn't really bother her that much, especially on her very first Thanksgiving, which she is celebrating here.

Since that Thanksgiving back in 2008, Izzy has had plenty of reasons to count her blessings....Counting calories, on the other hand, may not be in the cards. Is it just us, or has Izzy gained a few pounds? She sure looks great to us and the more to love, the better.

Tulsi

Tulsi has been in her new home just over a week and her new parents report that they are already overcome with love for her. She has a nickname too. It's Holy Basil, which is a sacred and healing herb in India--so it matches her gentle and loving nature. (Not to mention her obvious mastery of yoga poses...look at that Downward Dog!) Tulsi now has a large yard in Dover, NH, with easy access to the woods, the White Mountains, and the ocean. She surely has lots of hikes and swims in her future.

Mimi

Mimi was found abandoned near a food vendor...it's hard to be all alone when you're a ten-pound pup, but she did very well to find a spot where there might be a supply of leftovers. Fortunately, she doesn't have to worry about that now.

Kurt

Kurt was in foster care for quite awhile until both he and his foster parents realized that it was useless to keep looking for the perfect home for him....he had already found it! Now, Kurt is officially a member of the family, which includes four other dogs and three cats. (Clearly, Kurt's parents are the kind of people we love.)

Ulani

Awhile back, a very kind man found a Sata who had been tossed out onto the streets with a collar so tightly wrapped around her neck that it had become embedded. She was in terrible pain. He immediately rescued her and nursed her back to health. Then he contacted All Sato Rescue to see if we could find her a good home. We knew that our friends at Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA were up to the task

Well, you can probably guess the rest of the story. Ulani here (Yes, that's her peaking out from her very own feather comforter and catching some rays at the beach) didn't just find a good home, she found a GREAT home! With a mom who takes her on walks in the woods and to the beach, and then on car rides all over town. We wish every Sato could have an ending this happy.

Bassett Heaven

We are fortunate enough to partner with the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA, which also specializes in Bassett rescue. The only trouble is that the kind woman who fosters the dogs doesn't really understand the concept of fostering....or maybe it's the bassetts that don't realize it's supposed to be a temporary placement. Either way, these three lucky Puerto Rican rescued Bassetts have transformed "foster" into "forever."

Daisy(from left to right)was rescued by ASR President Edilia Vazquez about a year ago; Clarence was rescued by a fellow rescuer and friend of ASR a few years back; and Earl was spirited out of a particularly horrible municipal pound.

Bailey

When Bailey arrived at Buddy Dog in Sudbury, MA, she was afraid and sad to be in a shelter--even such a wonderful one. Then something magical happened. A nice family took her out of her cage to meet her and she decided right then and there that the 13-year-old son was her soul mate. She nuzzled into his lap and has pretty much been bonded to him ever since. Of course, she loves the WHOLE family, but from the second she spies her brother in the morning until the moment she tucks him in, her tail is wagging.

Nacho

If there were ever an ad for the health benefits of napping....this would be it! Don't you just want to curl up in the middle of this trio and catch some ZZZss? Sato Nacho is the dal mix at the top. He lives in Maryland these days, where he got to experience a huge blizzard over the winter. His mom said he was totally pooped after some heavy romping through the drifts. We're guessing he came in and took a nap.

Charlie

Here's Charlie (in the center) hanging out in the shade with his BFFs. He lives happily with another male Malamute and two females. They travel in a group, following their mother whereever she goes. Charlie spends a lot of time outdoors with the cat in the winter, but when it gets hot, he hardly moves off the air-conditioning vent!

Bella

Two kind families and two rescue groups worked together to give a lovely Sato the life she deserves. Here's the story:

In mid March, a couple from Maine were vacationing near Lucia Beach in Yabucoa when they befriended a stray dog that was particularly loving and sweet. The couple were pretty sure that this female had already had at least one litter of puppies.

Leaving her to return to Maine was terribly painful for the couple and they couldn't stop thinking about her. They were so worried that they went online and found All Sato Rescue. They then contacted our President Edilia Vazquez and asked for her help, sending a very generous donation to cover expenses. This couple couldn't take her themselves, but they wanted to help get her off the beach and into a home.

Edi immediately put out the word to the wonderful Sandra Cintron, who is with Manos por Patas, focusing on the abandoned dogs on the beaches in Yabucoa.

Then began a long and tense wait for news of the pup who had been named Sweetie, for obvious reasons. Strays on the beaches are routinely picked up by animal control and euthanized. Sweetie's chance for a new life was dwindling every day that passed.

But when it comes to Sato rescue, Sandra doesn't give up. She toured the beaches with Sweetie's photo in hand for nine days before finally finding her and getting her to safety.

Meanwhile, another animal-loving family had visited Yabucoa and fallen in love with Sweetie. They too reached out to Manos por Patas in hopes that the group could rescue this pup and, the best news of all, they wanted to adopt her themselves.

Manos founder, Ginny Cornett, worked with Edi to find a way to transport Sweetie to Chicago. In just over a month, this lucky dog went from struggling to survive on a beach, to living in the lap of luxury.

Now named Bella, this Sata gets two good meals a day, full access to the couch, and lots of love from her canine sisters and human sisters. In fact, nearly everyone in the family adores Bella...the lone hold out is the cat, who greeted his new sibling with a big scratch. But even that hasn't dampened Bella's joy at finding her forever home.

Bella

Bella was adopted very quickly from Puppy Angels in NH. She was adopted by a family who run an Italian restaurant, so we will never have to worry about whether she is eating well. Bella's medical care and transport fees were paid as a birthday gift to honor a very dear friend and staunch supporter of Sato rescue.

George

George here is taking a moment to reflect on his AMAZING NEW LIFE! Just weeks ago, he was struggling to find his next meal....now he is living on a 30-acre farm in the gorgeous state of Vermont and going for boat rides on the Connecticutt river. And now that the human siblings have moved out of the house, George will be getting ALL the attention from his new parents.

Sasha

Sasha arrived at Friends of Mansfield Animal Shelter with a note saying that she would be like "velcro." And she is! In fact, Sasha was right next to her new mom as she first wrote to us. Sasha gets to go on many walks and is rewarded with a "mini party" whenever she does her business in the right place. Her mom says that Sasha is an angel and we don't doubt that, but it sure seems as though she has a little devilish glint to her eyes!

Foxy

Foxy isn't technically an All Sato Rescue rescued pup...but she sure is a compelling ambassadress for Satos everywhere. This little bundle of honey was found by a woman from Boston when she visited the notorious and horrifying Dead Dog Beach.

The beach is where many people go to dump unwanted pups. Can you believe someone wouldn't want Foxy????

These days Foxy lives in Boston's North End, home to the city's finest Italian restaurants. In fact, Foxy has been immersed in European culture, as evidenced by her stylish beret. In addition to Spanish and English, Foxy also understands Italian. Naturally, she loves pasta...

Lily

Lily is mastering leash training, but she really likes to walk a little bit and then plop herself down and look around to see if someone might want to pick her up. It's cute now, write her new parents, but they worry about when she weighs 60 pounds! One thing special about this pup is that she has the same birthday--January 29--as her new mother's mother, who passed away many years ago. It almost feels as though her grandmother is reaching across time and space to keep the connection with her family...besides, who doeesn't love an Aquarian?

Gracie

Gracie's new mom reports that she is perfect in every way. So many Satos are!!! Gracie was adopted from the Howard County Animal Shelter in Maryland. She was a bit shy at first, but she quickly warmed up and settled into her new home. She has made friends with all her neighbors and with her canine brother, a Sheltie named Joey. The pups are super lucky because their mom is home with them most of the time.

Skyler

Skyler has a wonderful new family that includes two sisters (ages 4 and 6), two parakeets, and one fish. Sky is a real snuggler (as you can tell here), lives near Cape Cod, and is considered "the perfect puppy." We hear that a lot about Satos!

Shasta

Here Shasta is giving new meaning to the phrase "lap dog." To say that she has settled in to her new home would be an understatement. This lucky gal was adopted from Friends of Mansfield Animal Shelter in Conn.

Chalupa

This little piece of honey spent months in the foster care of ASR President Edilia Vazquez and they became very bonded. So, it was very hard for Edilia to send Chalupa up to our friends at Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, MA to find her forever home. The good news is that Chalupa didn't have to wait very long before the perfect person came along for her to adopt.

Mia

Mia was rescued from a section of San Juan that is a notorious dumping ground for unwanted animals. She was found with three litter mates, all of whom went to Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, Mass. Mia now has three feline siblings and a human mom who is a photographer.

Ham

Ham and his little sister, Pringles, were rescued in a downpour after ASR President, Edi Vazquez, and Cape Ann Animal Aid Executive Director, Sunniva Buck, spent half an hour luring them in with slices of pizza.

Now he is enjoying life with his very own yard where he can stretch out and then run around like crazy. After all that exercise, he likes to sack out in front of the TV with his new best friend pictured here.

Avatar

Avatar was adopted into a family in Puerto Rico after she was found in a store parking lot. She is now much loved and much spoiled...her new mom made a special trip to the mall for a bed, treats, fashionable leashes and collars, and all types of squeaky toys. Avatar loves riding in the car and recently went to the beach for the first time. She ran around so much that she went right to bed with her stuffed elephant the second she arrived back home.

Gabbana

Now that she has gotten over the shock of being sent on a huge, noisy airplane all the way to Boston, Gabanna is beginning to show her true sweet, snuggly personality. She has her own comfy dog bed, but she recently discovered a place to sleep that is much more spacious and has a bigger blanket selection, so she has decided to claim it as her own. It used to belong to her parents, but now they are learning to curl up around her. Gabanna was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, Mass.

Emma

Emma gets along well with all the dogs in her new neighborhood and even made a BFF with the one next door. She likes to go for rides with mom and dad, especially when they go on errands, so she can go into stores and say hello to everyone. But being a Puerto Rican sun bunny, she is not a fan of cold temperatures. Fortunately, she has a whole new wardrobe of sweaters.

Precious

Precious's life went from rags to riches in a matter of days...ASR President Edilia Vazquez met a kind woman at the vet's office who told her about a dalmation that had been abandoned at a bus terminal. Edi encouraged her to go back and pick up the pup and take her to the vet for a health workup. Precious got all her tests and vaccinations, was pronounced adoption ready, and grabbed the next plane to Miami! There she went to our partner Dalmation Rescue and ended up in a home with another Puerto Rican rescue and a large yard.

Luna

Luna clearly isn't your typical Sato. But this lovely Malamute did start out life in Puerto Rico. She ended up at the Worcester Animal Rescue League in Worcester, MA where she was fostered by a family that only meant to keep her until she could find a permanent home. But Luna had other ideas. She decided that her foster parents deserved the right to have a loyal canine companion, so she "adopted" them.

Shanti

Shanti was rescued by our friends at Save a Sato and sent to ASR's partner Dalmation Rescue, Inc. in North Miami. She was adopted by a family that take full advantage of Florida's many natural wonders, including exploring the waterways by kayak.

Cookie

Cookie was placed by our good friends at Dalmatian Rescue in Florida. He was adopted super quickly by a wonderful family that live in Alabama and plan to give him all the luxuries in life that he so clearly deserves.

Winston

Winston landed at ASR President, Edi Vazquez's home with both back legs broken. He endured many months of being crated and was patient and sweet when Edi lifted him up and carried him outside to do his business. Then his lucky day came and he went to Cape Ann Animal Aid and was adopted by a wonderful couple that are taking great care of him. His new mom reports that he has pretty much taken over the couch, but he is happy to share space with whoever wants to watch the news. He's even gotten enough strength back in his leg muscles so that he recently walked two miles around a pond. Love is a great healer....

Bernie

Bernie was bounced around to different homes when he first arrived in New England. He was even returned once because his owner said that he was too attached! It was breaking our hearts.

Then our dear friends at Puppy Angels in NH agreed to take him on and help him work on some of his issues. He was a little nervous, had separation anxiety, and was very nervous in the car.

But what began as a foster placement ended up being a forever home, and we couldn't be happier, after what this guy has been through. In addition to his many feline siblings, Bernie has a canine brother, who is a very calming influence on car rides. But for the most part, Bernie doesn't really want to ever be away from his wonderful new home.

Libby

Libby lives with three kids, a canine brother, and 5 chickens...and life is good! Here's a typical day: she sleeps on mom's bed, gets up for breakfast, sleeps on mom's bed, plays with her canine brother Kiley, sleeps on mom's bed, runs around outside, grabs an afternoon nap on mom's bed, has dinner, and then it's bedtime! What's not to like?

Lady

Lovely Lady was adopted by a retired couple who have plenty of time to devote to her and she is doting on the attention. She loves her new home and her new designer bed. Lady also has some big responsibilities: her new parents lost their 12-year-old canine companion a few months earlier and Lady is charged with helping them get over the loss. So far, she's doing a great job. Lady was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, Mass.

Here's an update on Lady--a.k.a. Ladybug--whose parents write that she is a "gift from heaven." Lady loves her new nickname and she comes running whenever she hears it.

Bass/Benjamin

ASR Vice President Maritza Rodriguez found Bass after he had been hit by a car and dragged himself into her office parking lot. He let her pick him up, even though he was in pain.

Now things are looking up for him. Renamed Benjamin, this lucky pup has his very own deck where he can run around in circles and bay at the moon. He has new parents who wanted to adopt him so badly that they drove 100 miles to the Animal Shelter in Sterling, Mass. He loves to give them kisses and he's so serious about protecting his new home turf that he marked his dad's foot by accident!

Benjamin's family was so devastated by the death of their previous basset that they weren't sure they could go through it again....but it only took a few clicks of doggy toe nails on hardwood floors for them to know they had made the right decision.

Beau

It may look as though Beau here has his baby brother Simon in a head lock, but it's just that these two are so bonded, they are literally joined at the hip. One reason for that bond is that Beau is deaf and Simon acts as his "ears." It took awhile for anyone to realize Beau had a handicap, and his new family is very understanding and supportive. They have a special leash and harness for him so he can go outside and investigate while staying safe. We are very grateful that Beau found such a wonderful home.

Charlie

Charlie was one of a pair of small pups that had been orphaned and abandoned on a remote beach. He was originally named Ray and his brother was Ranen. (You can see his story in the "Makeover" section of our website.)

Now with a new name and new possibilities, Charlie is thriving. He has a dad that he adores and follows everywhere--he's been known to cry when he can't be with dad. He loves his chew toys, and sometimes, when he is giving kisses, he mistakes a nose or ear for one of those toys and gives it a little nibble. Fortunately, his grandparents and dad don't mind.

Stinky

You might think that Stinky is most known for his foul smell, but it's really his crazy nature that defines him. This guy loves to talk and run wild laps around his house. He has two kitty siblings who gamely put up with his antics. Stinky was adopted from Friends of Mansfield Animal Shelter in CT.

Maddy

Not only does Maddy have an adorable little brother that he can nap with, but he has a new mom who says that she loves him so much she hates being away from him for even ten minutes. We can see why. This little cutie was adopted from the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Mass.

Zola

Zola arrived at Friends of Mansfield Animal Shelter weighing all of six pounds--after having given birth to six kittens. Her new mom saw her photo and knew immediately that this kitty needed a good, safe home. Zola was gentle, though very scared after all she had been through. With time and trust, a sweet, outgoing, energetic, and curious cat emerged.

Roxy

Roxy has an awesome character. She goes to work every day with her mom and is the official greeter to all customers--except, of course, when she is sleeping upside down in her chair. Otherwise, she is pretty much glued to her mom: she likes to lie on mom's feet or snuggle up with her to watch TV. (She's a big fan of "It's me or the dog.") Roxy has an older canine sister and lots of playmates.

Chance

Chance is one relaxed kitty. He is from the same litter as Tiana and Danute below. Chance's parents say that even after two years together, he still brings them joy every single day. He greets them at the door, plays fetch with his toys, and is an expert cuddler.

Tiana and Danute

It doesn't get much cuter than this! Here are siblings Tiana (white)and Danute (orange)napping. Tiana is totally deaf, but that doesn't affect her at all. Danute likes to steal his mother's jewelry--you've heard of a cat burglar, right? And, Tiana likes to watch the action. The two were adopted through Friends of Mansfield Animal Shelter. ASR is always grateful for the chance to find homes for our gatos.

Gypsy

Gypsy has a true-to-life wags to riches tail. She and her four sisters were abandoned in a park at just 7 weeks old. She was adopted by an enterprising couple through the Friends of the Mansfield Animal Shelter in CT. Gypsy, now 8 years old, has a talent agent and career. She acted in a feature film and TV commercial and modeled for the ASPCA.

Dominoe

Dominoe nows lives in Lancaster,MA with two horses. She has a nice backyard too, with a swimming pool that her dad is kind enough to dig a path around in the winter so that she can run laps and stay in shape.

Duke

Duke was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, Mass. He LOVES water. He lives on a lake where he likes to wade in it, splash around in it, and chase sticks in it. And when he can't be near the lake, he likes to tip over his water bowl so he can lie in it. He lives with two elderly cats, one of which--Lefty, pictured here--has actually become Duke's personal pet companion. They share their food and Duke's kennel and they like to give each other high-fives.

Pesto

Pesto also goes by the name of Noodle. She was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA by a very experienced dog family, who already have two pups in their home. They report that Pesto is a little skittish, but they are very patient with her and love her very much....we're so grateful that she ended up in such a great home.

Sam

Sam and his siblings Sacha and Cecile didn't have to wait long before finding their forever families. They were all three adopted from our friends at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Sacha

Sacha and her siblings Sam and Cecile didn't have to wait long before finding their forever families. They were all three adopted from our friends at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Cecile

Cecile and her siblings Sam and Sacha didn't have to wait long before finding their forever families. They were all three adopted from our friends at Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Katia

For her rescuers, seeing Katia happy and healthy in a loving home is almost like winning the lottery. This lovely lab mix pulled more than a few heartstrings when she was noticed in a horrific municipal pound, terribly ill, and just days away from being euthanized. Through her treatments for infections, parasites, and malnutrition, her loving nature never waivered. Her new family call her "Angel" or "Princess" to reflect both her nature and her new stature. Her eight-year-old human brother is her soul mate.

Ranen

This little guy is also featured on our Makeover section as a tiny puppy who had been rescued off the beach. But that's all in the past. He was sent to Cape Ann Animal Aid where he was adopted into a great home. It took him awhile, but he soon mastered the art of climbing a spiral staircase! A growing teenager, he gained a full five pounds in his first week in his forever home.

Pluto

Pluto adores his new human brothers. They all sleep in bunk beds, so he sleeps with one brother one night and the other the next. Then they all go out in the snow and play. Life is good...

Vicky

Vicky was in a high-risk situation in Puerto Rico, but was so shy that there was concern that she wouldn't be a good candidate for adoption. Our good friends at the Worcester Animal Rescue League wanted to give her a chance and we're so glad they did....look at her now. She has a Sato sibling and plenty of acreage where they can really cut loose.

Sadie

Little Sadie has adjusted very well to cold weather. It helps that she loves her new mom and new sibling and new comfy couch and new winter coat.

Nina and Miles

Miles is often mistaken for Benji, the famous pooch that put terriers on the map....his new mom calls him "ridiculously cute" and we see what she means. Nina has a velcro relationship with her mom. They are truly inseparable. All three enjoy jogging together...that is, as long as Nina wins.

Rain

Rain wasn't in very good shape when she and her puppies were rescued. But now she's the picture of health, even though she's no fan of frigid New England winters. Her new mom made her a coat, which she never wants to take off. Here she is enjoying the sun with her "brother" Ben(a terrier mix that was adopted 10 years ago.)

Sparky

Sparky was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA and he is doing GREAT! He hasn't had a single accident in the house, he sleeps all night without a peep, comes when he's called, and fetches his toys. He even likes his new cat Buddy. His family calls him their little sparkle dude.

Maya

Robin

Robin is a special needs pup. He has a hearing impairment. Our amazing partner, Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA., found him a great home where he gets to go for walks in the woods and has a canine roommate.

Fievel

Fievel was very timid at first, as everything was so different, but he is learning to love and trust and is lucky to have a great family. He is a dog that loves to run. He loves to visit his grandmother, who happens to have a big backyard where he can really blow it out.

Pelouche

Plenty of toys...check. Soft cuddly bed....check. Devoted owner....check. Looks like Pelouche hit the jackpot. This lucky dog was adopted from Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Salva

Salva is the only child in her household and she couldn't be happier about it! She was adopted from the Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Henry

Here's Henry (on the left) taking a short breather from some serious rough housing with his big sister Holly. (Older brother Herbie is just out of camera range.) Henry was adopted from the Worcester Animal Rescue League in Worcester, MA. He now lives on a huge farm with lots of family members--both canine and human. His mom is so caring that she even dabs sunscreen on his white chest during the summer months!

Lucy

Lucy's new family reports that she is super smart, very funny, and much loved. She was adopted in August 2009 from Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA. She even knows how to jump through a hula hoop!

Patrice

Patrice was adopted from Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA. into a great home where she sleeps every night with her new sister, who's holding her here.

Dinah

Here's Dinah with some of her new friends, enjoying the beach south of Boston. Dinah was adopted from Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue in Cohasset, MA.

Huckle

Huckle was named for one of his new "brother's" favorite book characters. He is a very playful pup. Once, when he saw his reflection in a mirror, he thought it was another dog and started to try and play with it. It was the only time his new family has heard him bark! Huckle was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, Mass.

Papi

Big Papi here spent a long time at Buddy Dog in Sudbury, Mass. waiting for his forever person. The wait was certainly worth it! This gentle giant took a little while to come out of his shell, but now that he has, he has a lot of love to share.

Rudy

ASR's partner, Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue, in Mass. helped place a very special litter of Satos--several of which were hearing impaired. One of these, Rudy (on the left) was adopted into a wonderful family where he bonded quickly with his dalmation sibling. Naps together on Mom's lap are especially rewarding.

Austin

This little munchkin was adopted by a family that already had one Sato. Now the two are becoming fast friends, though Austin's sister is 11 years old and can get a little sick of the constant playing. Their mom is a dog groomer, so Austin always looks very put together...though he does find that he may need a nap after a long day at the spa.

Kiwi

Kiwi was a Christmas present for the Baker family in Maine, who adopted her through Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Falmouth, ME. Her new human sisters first received all sorts of dog items--leashes, treats, toys--and were a little confused, until they opened the big box with a beagle in it! They said it was their happiest Christmas ever. Kiwi is the Baker's first dog ever.

Rosalita

Is this heaven, or what? Rosalita is her new family's Latin Princess. Sweet and mellow, she is a perfect fit for a lively household with three small kids. Her favorite thing to do is snuggle with ANYONE on ANYTHING soft, including her enormous dog bed that she often shares with the kids.

Veruska

Veruska's life started out badly, but she has put it all behind her now that she has a wonderful family that surround her with covers and pillows. They had lost a much loved 13-year-old dog a few years ago and weren't sure they were ready for a new canine companion. But Veruska changed their mind...

Chica

Chica and her litter mates were known as the "Golden Girls." They were saved from a terrible fate at a local municipal shelter. Chica is the new love of her new mom's life...She has her own fenced-in yard to patrol and lives with 2 cats that she adores. (They aren't sure how they feel yet!)

Jose

Jose was adopted from the Worcester Animal Resue League in Worcester, Mass. in 2008. Ever since, he has been a loving companion to his mom. She says he is exactly what she was hoping for.

Ponce

Ponce de Leon (on the right with new owner Jackson) is doing great in a wonderful new home in Natick, Mass. He was adopted from Buddy Dog in Sudbury, Mass. He loves his new friend, Remy (on the left), and his new family. Ponce likes sleeping on his warm comfy dog bed and chewing on rawhide.

Perla

Perla is front and center on her parent's wedding day. She is one happy pooch.

Bolillo

All Sato Rescue isn't just about dogs....we rescue cats too. Bolillo was found in a parking lot after he had been hit by a car and was dragging his leg. Even then, he was loving and approachable. He made his way through our foster sytem and on to St. Huberts in New Jersey where he was adopted into a spectacular home and couldn't be happier to be safe and loved.

Mimi

Nothing quite says "Sato" like a giant ear span--so there should be few doubts as to Mimi's heritage. This gal was very shy and fearful at first--she had been found near a school with her seven puppies and probably worked hard to try and protect them. Now Mimi is the most loyal canine companion ever. Her mom says that she has tricks too--like "speak" and "wave," which she is happy to demonstrate even if you don't ask her to.

Uno

Here's Uno is one of his favorite spots--on Dad's lap. Uno is a great snuggler, but also serves as the neighborhood good will ambassador. His family says that he knows and greets everyone--and every dog, especially his best friend Eva. On most of his dog walks, he manages to end up at Eva's house, where he likes to sit on her porch and look longingly inside in hopes that she'll come out and play.

Pepper

Pepper was adopted from Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, Mass. where she stole the hearts of her new forever family. She has a best bud named Freckles and a two-year-old human sister to play with. Her family say that Pepper's bouncing abilities remind them of a jack rabbit.

Garbo

Garbo is another poor pup who started out life in a terrible municipal shelter where she was very sick and skinny when ASR President, Edilia Vazquez, saw her. She's come a long way....Garbo now vacations around New England, hangs out with her best bud who's a golden retriever, and even gets to chase the bunnies that come in to "her" yard.

Puki

Puki is a very friendly, cute and loving puppy who puts a smile on everyone's face everyday!

Abby

Abby's a superb sailor girl. Her position in the dingy is paws up on the bow, muzzle raised into the wind. She jumps from dingy to dock and back again like the old salt that she is...but sometimes even sailors need a nap with mom.

Lucy

Lucy lives in Somerville, MA with her canine sister and best bud, Greta. Lucy's mom and dad are both professors and writers--so she leads quite a life of letters.

Josie

Who would think that a Sato from Puerto Rico would have dreams of competing in the Iditerod....that's Josie. This gal is so smart and quick and agile that her "person" thinks she'll be walking a tightrope soon. But Josie has another love--her 93-year-old "grandfather" whose life she greatly enriched with her serenity and sweetness.

Jimmy

Jimmy is full of love and a very happy pup, who plays with his two human brothers in the backyard all the time. He's learning the basics - sit, down, come, stay - and he's very smart! Jimmy was adopted from Buddy Dog in Sudbury, Mass.

Lilly

Lilly was adopted from the Animal Shelter in Sterling, Mass. She is super sweet and full of spunk! When she's tired, she curls up in her person's lap. She is always available for hugs and kisses.

Bella

This little lovebug goes by Bella--or Bells for short. She recently experienced her first snow and loved it.

Katie

As a tiny puppy, Katie was surrendered to a shelter in Puerto Rico that happens to be a true hell hole....it may even be worse for a dog than living on the street. But ASR President, Edilia Vazquez, goes there to rescue pups that would otherwise be euthanized. That was the case for this lovely gal...who was sent to the Worcester Animal Rescue League and now lives in Webster, Mass. Katie was the quietest dog at WARL and when her new mom took her out for a walk and brought her back into the noise of the shelter, Katie put her little head down and made it clear that she wanted to go somewhere calmer. Fortunately, she went home that day and now lives with a cat, a bird, and three people. She has her own dog bed, but she prefers to snuggle with her people.

Maiya

Maiya's new mom went to Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester, Mass. to adopt another dog. But it was already gone....so fate stepped in and she went home with Maiya. It only took one look in those eyes. Now Maiya has her own sweater, blanket, and comfy new bed--snow boots are next!

Rosa

Rosa was adopted from the Worcester Animal Rescue League. Her original name was Mama Candy, but she likes Rosa better. She is in heaven with her two new human sisters. Her new family promised to give her more love than she can hold!

Bruiser

Life for Bruiser started out pretty bad. He was stuck in a horrible municipal pound where conditions are desperate. But ASR's Edilia Vazquez and Maritza Rodriguez spied him on one of their visits and promised him they would get him out before something awful happened. They did! Now he is so happy that his new family says he almost never stops wagging his tail. He also spends a lot of time on Dad's lap.

Mia

Mia is much beloved by her parents and sibling Beagle Bailey. Bailey and Mia love to play, go to parks, and run around like crazy--then it's fun to snuggle up for a good nap. Mia was adopted from the Worcester Animal Rescue League.

Lily

Lily was adopted into a wonderful family where she is proving to be very smart. She graduated at the top of her class from obedience school and has learned to ring a bell when she wants to go out! She has lots of tricks and loves to run around the house playing tag with everyone.