This is a charity event, and 100% of the proceeds will go towards animal sterilization programs and rescue in Puerto Rico.
*We are a non-profit with no salaried employees. All proceeds go towards the expenses of saving animals in Puerto Rico.
How we help.
With the help of volunteers around the island and generous donations from around the world, we change the lives of abandoned and mistreated animals through spay and neuter, adoption, and education.
James's journey from a hurt street dog, neglected and abandoned, to a cherished member of my family has been nothing short of miraculous. Thanks to the tireless efforts, hard work, and countless hours of dedication from The Puerto Rico Dog Fund, James has found his forever home and brings immeasurable joy and love into our lives every day.
Stefanie Slack
Spay & Neuter
We offer free and low-cost sterilization clinics; by doing so, we prevent thousands of more animals from being born into lives of starvation, suffering, and neglect.
Transport Off Island
We assist tourists visiting our island in returning with homeless animals to the continental states. We also arrange large cargo transports of rescued, adoptable animals to rescue groups stateside - who find these animals loving homes within their communities.
Adoptions
We rescue, rehabilitate and place animals into carefully selected homes stateside.
Community Outreach
We provide free dog food, medication, and transport for pets living with families whose income is below the poverty line.
Donate to The Puerto Rico Dog Fund
We need you! The SATOS need you! If you are looking for a tax-deductible donation or simply want to help our non-profit save lives through our volunteer spay, neuter, and vaccine program, please consider donating by contacting us or using the Paypal donation button.
Our team is entirely volunteer
Neva Kaya
Founder & Tireless Dog Lifesaver
Meet Neva, the Director of PRDF. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Neva's upbringing on the island exposed her to the heartbreaking reality of the island's stray animal crisis. Witnessing the mistreatment and neglect of animals firsthand fueled her unwavering desire to make a difference. As the Director, Neva's daily duties encompass both managerial and on-the-ground work, where she confronts situations of cruelty and neglect on a daily basis. Her personal experiences drive her to provide compassionate care, rehabilitation, and find loving homes for animals in need. Neva's deep-rooted commitment to ending animal abuse and creating a better world for animals is the driving force behind her impactful work.
Hannah North
Director of Operations
As adoption coordinator, Hannah plays a vital role in connecting all of our rescued dogs with loving forever homes. Hannah works tirelessly to ensure that each dog receives the care and attention they deserve. From conducting thorough interviews and home inspections to coordinating vaccinations and spaying/neutering, Hannah ensures that every dog finds a suitable and safe environment to thrive in. Her commitment to the cause extends beyond borders, as she travels frequently to Puerto Rico to rescue stray dogs and bring them to deserving homes in the United States. Hannah's passion for saving and advocating for dogs is evident in her unwavering efforts to make a difference, one adoption at a time.
Sarah Hogenson
PRDF Rescue Teammate
Hi everyone! I’m Sarah, and I volunteer for the Puerto Rico Dog Fund in Rincón, PR. My husband Adam and I moved here permanently in 2022, and while we knew there was a Sato (stray/homeless) dog problem on the island, I never fully understood the depth of the challenge until moving here. It’s so sad… and preventable! That’s where I decided I can take action to help and met Neva, PRDF’s founder, to see how I can step in for the dogs - as well as the community - struggling with this problem. I do a little bit of everything and love what we are accomplishing, so I’m grateful you are taking the time to check out our organization and support us.
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Puerto Rico Spay, Neuter and Vaccination Community Outreach
We are 100% volunteer and donation reliant, please donate to help.
At PRDF, our mission is to ensure that no pet—or stray or abandoned animal—in Puerto Rico goes without the essential care of spay, neuter, and vaccination due to financial hardship. We are dedicated to supporting low-income and underserved families, as well as addressing the needs of the many animals in our communities who have no one else to care for them. If you are fortunate enough to afford these vital services for your own pet, we kindly encourage you to explore private options, allowing our resources to remain available for those in true financial need. Together, we can build a healthier, more compassionate community for all animals and the people who care for them. For families facing economic challenges and for the voiceless animals without homes, PRDF is here with open arms and unwavering support—because every animal deserves a chance at a healthy, happy life.
Puerto Rico Act 60 Non-Profit Tax Donation Ready
Please contact us directly so we can provide you with all the necessary paperwork required to memorialize your donation to our amazing cause, and THANK YOU for considering us annually in the future.
