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The Sato Project is dedicated to rescuing abandoned & abused dogs from PR 🇵🇷 #SatoStrong

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Today’s flight was just like our team… small but oh so mighty 💪

This afternoon, nearly two dozen satos got a first class journey to their new lives on the mainland via SATO United. This day wouldn’t have been possible without a few generous guardian angels who wanted to see some very special dogs transition from their time at our Sanctuary to new chapters with adopters and fosters. We thank them dearly, as well as our volunteers, our team in PR, and of course, Bob the pilot! ♥️

Tune in for video highlights tomorrow as we recap some of the day’s magic ✨#SatoStrong

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TNR NOVEMBER STARTS NOW 💪

While we run Operation Sato in the clinics fulfilling vouchers for owned dogs in Puerto Rico, the work continues providing spay/neuter and vaccination to community dogs in Ponce! Today is the first of three days in November we’ll be spending at Clinica Veterinaria Mi Dogtora providing $650 of services to strays in need.

Thank you to the community caretakers who brought pups in early this morning! And thank you to @BISSELLPets for helping cover vetting costs and to @Banfield for donating vaccinations!

Tune in for more content as the day unfolds 😁

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When a skeletal, injured dog showed up on Alex Claudio’s porch in Puerto Rico, he knew immediately he had to help, because the dog was on the verge of death. He started feeding the poor pup and gave him a bed, a bath, and a name: Nico, after his beloved late brother. Nico quickly captured Alex’s heart and the hearts of people across social media who were moved by this story, the story of a little sato who would have died without Alex’s compassion and commitment.

Over the course of the last four weeks, Nico has gained a ton of healthy weight back and has normal bloodwork again. Vetting costs are incredibly expensive, and it’s a barrier for a lot of pet owners in PR to get their animals the medical care they need. The Sato Project reached out to Alex to offer neutering, vaccination, and microchip services free of charge under our Operation Sato program, so Nico could focus on the other expensive elements of Nico’s care.

With 650,000 strays on the island of Puerto Rico, we cannot rescue them all, but we can help systemically interrupt the overpopulation cycle and disease transmission with sterilization and vaccinations. If everyone had as big a heart as Alex, things might be different, but for now we take heart in knowing one more stray has a warm bed, food, unconditional love, and high quality veterinary care to keep him safe and remove him from the cycle.

Thank you to Alex for being #SatoStrong!

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🥊 BOBBY BECKLES SOCIAL MEDIA TAKEOVER: Announcing the opportunity for a VIP Rocky experience!

Friends,

I wanted to personally take over TSP’s social media for the afternoon to announce this very time-sensitive opportunity: the first person to donate $5,000 or more today will receive two tickets to join Chrissy and I at tomorrow night's much-anticipated Rocky™ in Concert at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. Together we'll celebrate Rocky's 50th anniversary with a live orchestra performing the legendary score in sync with the iconic 1976 film, and an exclusive conversation with Sylvester Stallone and Bill Conti! Academy Award-winning director Peter Farelly will be in attendance too!

In addition to serving as a Board Member of The Sato Project, I had the privilege of helping support the stunt work that helped bring the upcoming film "I Play Rocky" to life. Training and coordinating stunts with the lead actor, Anthony Ippilito (who will also be there tomorrow night!) and seeing the film come together to inspire people has been something I'll always be proud of.

My wife, Chrissy Beckles, Founder and President of The Sato Project, is a champion amateur boxer who has fought in Madison Square Garden three times, and the determination, grit, and spirit she learned in the ring have become part of the DNA of our organization. Now in our 15th year of operation, Chrissy and I couldn't be more excited to ring in the anniversary watching Rocky fight on the big screen the way she has fought for the satos of Puerto Rico.

This isn't a raffle or drawing. The first qualifying donor automatically receives the experience.

Only one pair of tickets is available. Once claimed, this opportunity will close.

Head to https://t.co/paM1EUNnqP and select $5,000 to claim the experience!

Cheers,
Bobby Beckles
Co-Founder of The Sato Project, Board Member

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Plans Thursday night?? We’ve got em!

The Sato Project depends on your support to rescue abused and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico and permanently disrupt Puerto Rico’s stray dog overpopulation crisis. Want to learn more about how you can support the mission? Our next Sato Supporter call is coming up this Thursday, November 5th at 5:30 PM EST!

On the call you’ll learn more about how to deepen the impact of your gift, with:

👉Act 60 / Act 22 obligations
👉Employee matches
👉Gifts of stock
👉End of year giving options

Registration is free; reserve your spot here! Register for our Sato Supporter zoom call here: https://t.co/RKGYOP4LCd

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Happy Halloween from satos Joy and Philip! 👻

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KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING IN PONCE: Send medical supplies directly to satos in need!

We had such a successful month of spaying/neutering and vaccinating community dogs in Ponce with Clínica Veterinaria Mi Dogtora. We have three more dates scheduled in November, and our team needs supplies!!

Supplies like...

-heating pads to keep the pups warm while they recover from surgery
-medical drapes to keep things hygienic and safe
-hemostat clamps to perform procedures
-supplies like post-its and sharpies to keep our paperwork organized

Unsure what to send? The list also has a digital gift card option!

TNR (trap, spay/neuter, and release) is the strongest tool we have in our fight against the island’s overpopulation crisis. Stand in our corner with your wishlist donation today 🙏

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How can this pretty autumn princess have zero applications ?? 🍂🍁🥺

Kisa has been dazzling her foster every day with her snuggly, affectionate, goofy personality. She is so grateful to be in a home, but we need to find her a place of permanence with a forever family ♥️

Kisa is 6-7 years old but has puppy spirit to spare. Our brindle beauty is only 30 lbs; so she’s tiny, but full of heart!! She’s also friendly with all creatures, cats and dogs included! Please share this special girl to get some applications in the door ASAP 🙏🐾

To adopt Kisa, fill out an application at https://t.co/SLfeMwb0zx 🏡

For questions, email our team at [email protected] 📩

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We’ll have bites, drinks, and a special sato cocktail public records dreamed up just for us 🍸

We also have a HUGE list of raffle prizes available to win, including items and gift cards from: BARK, Susan Alexandra, Petsies, PRIDE+GROOM, bravowwhl, and sooo many more.

And of course, our fearless leader Christina Beckles will be there to recount her journey founding The Sato Project and growing this incredible mission and community from the ground up 💪

LIMITED TIX STILL AVAILABLE, so get yours now at https://t.co/LepS8Jz5oA! #SatoStrong

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ON OUR WAY TO PUBLIC RECORDS 💅

Finnegan (formerly known as Rafa) found a stick three times his body length, so he’s all set for our 15 year celebration this Sunday in Brooklyn 🥳 have you gotten your ticket yet?? While attendees must leave their dogs at home for space purposes, we will still have a few sato ambassadors present for meet and greets, like Finn here 😍

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To all the veterinary technicians who show up for satos every day: thank you for being an indispensable part of this lifesaving team. ❤️ #SatoStrong

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IT'S NATIONAL VET TECH WEEK 🩺

Vet techs are the hands-on heroes of veterinary medicine. They help with exams, monitor anesthesia and vital signs during surgery, administer medications and vaccines, collect lab samples, assist with treatments, and keep patients comfortable throughout their recovery. They also provide critical support to veterinarians, helping ensure every dog receives the care they need.

At The Sato Project, where our rescues often arrive frightened, injured, or in need of extensive medical attention, vet techs play an essential role in every step of the journey from rescue to recovery.

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OCTOBER IMPACT REPORT IN PONCE: 103 community dogs sterilized and vaccinated 🩺💉❤️‍🩹

We are SO PROUD of this team for bringing Operation Sato to the south of the island.

Yesterday’s 20 females and 13 males treated closed out our October work at Clínica Veterinaria Mi Dogtora. But you already know we’ll be back for three dates in November, addressing the overpopulation crisis at the root of the issue with TNR (trap, spay/neutered, return) services offered at zero cost to rescuers and caretakers.

Thank you Dra. Rolan, @BISSELLPets and all our incredible volunteers! GOAT team making the dream come true every time 💪

¡Lo hicimos! Let’s keep going! #SatoStrong #spayandneuter #fixthefuture

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Some lovely early morning “customers” at Operation Sato in Ponce 😍 These community dogs will be receiving free spay/neuter and vaccination services to keep their neighborhoods free of unnecessary litters and the spread of infectious disease 🙏🐾 Feeling #SatoStrong 💪

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Ever wondered what it would be like to foster?

Or, an even better question: ever wonder what it would be like to foster a SATO? 🇵🇷🐕😍

Then we’d love for you to join us for our Foster Information Session TOMORROW, Thursday, October 15, at 7 PM! 🐾

Register here: https://t.co/jESIRiIdtX

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LIFE WITH HER ✨

Adoptable KISA makes it clear that life with her is pretty magical. Her golden brown eyes and brindle coat make her so beautiful to look at, but according to her fosters, her personality shines even more beautifully 😍 Kisa is a super affectionate cuddle monster who wants to be as close to her people as possible at all times - for belly rubs, head scratches, pets, kisses, you name it. We know someone out there wants to bring Kisa home and spoil her with affection for the rest of her days.

So let’s find them together!

SHARE KISA so that her adopter can spend life with her 💖 #SatoStrong #adoptdontshop #adoptme #adoptabledog #brindle

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Visit our DAF page to learn more and donate through DAFPay, a secure and seamless giving platform provided by our trusted partner, Pledge 🙌

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#SatoStrong #DonorAdvisedFund

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Today is Donor Advised Fund Day!

Which probably makes a lot of people ask….”What the heck is that.”

Think of a DAF as a simple account for giving to charity. You can put in cash or investments, get a tax deduction right away, and let the money grow tax-free. Then, when you’re ready, you can use the account to donate to almost any IRS-qualified charity! An example of a donor advised fund account is Fidelity Charitable.

Why support The Sato Project through a DAF?

The Sato Project is funded entirely by donations that help rescue and rehabilitate abused and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico and disrupt the overpopulation crisis of strays at large. If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you can make a tax-smart gift that creates an immediate impact. DAFs simplify charitable giving and have been shown to increase nonprofit support by nearly 50% compared to traditional donation methods. Your grant can directly help save the lives of dogs in Puerto Rico today!

If you have a DAF, you can make a tax-smart gift to help save and support satos and the people who care for them. A DAF is a charitable giving account you already control, making it easy to recommend a grant to The Sato Project in just a few minutes.

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@kat__writes For some it could take months, for some years. Some never get over it, but merely learn to live with it. It’s like losing a sibling or a child. The grief is huge and valid. We are so sorry ♥️🙏

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Palette cleanser for your feed. You’re welcome.

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