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Sato is a Puerto Rican slang term referring to a mixed breed dog. Due to a combination of economic, social, and cultural factors, Puerto Rico has a terrible problem of animal overpopulation, abandonment, abuse, and neglect, meaning that abandoned satos can be found everywhere, struggling to survive on the streets, beaches, and commercial centers. Because of satos' out-of-control numbers and people's view of them as a public menace and health hazard, they are sometimes the victims of abuse such as burning and drowning.
While satos come in a variety of shapes and sizes, they are often small to medium sized, with large ears and stubby legs. They are highly intelligent, healthy, and loyal, making them excellent companion dogs.
Many organizations, such as Save a Sato Foundation, All Sato Rescue, Island Dog, Amigos de los Animales, el Faro, and the Sato Project, are dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned satos and finding homes for them through shelters on the U.S. mainland. Because of these efforts, satos are becoming more and more popular pets in the United States.
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