We are Animal Lighthouse Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of satos through our no-kill shelter El Faro de los Animales and a team of volunteers in New York.\xa0Our mission\xa0is to better the quality of life for abandoned satos in Puerto Rico by educating the local communities,\xa0helping establish humane treatment options, and\xa0placing them in loving homes. Sato is slang for stray dog in Puerto Rico.\xa0They are small to medium sized island dogs that are highly intelligent, healthy and quick to bond with those who give them affection.\xa0\xa0As with most mixed-breed dogs though, it’s difficult to describe the many different personalities and beautiful mixes that come from the combination of breeds on the island.\xa0\xa0We encourage you to take a look for yourself! Satos are considered a problem throughout the island.\xa0 With estimates of some 200,000+ dogs living on the streets, the locals don’t have a lot of