Sato (dog)

Grisly, a 'sato' dog, rescued by Joel Brown in old san juan resembles a puppy Labrador

Sato is a Puerto Rican slang term referring to a mixed breed dog.[1]

While strays come in a variety of shapes and sizes, sato dogs are often small to medium-sized, with large ears and stubby legs. Animal rights groups in Puerto Rico claim that they are frequently the target of abuse and neglect.[1]

Owners of satos have remarked on the animals' versatility. Satos are described as intelligent, robust, and loyal family pets. On the street, the average life expectancy of satos is only 2 years, but in a household they are known to live up to 12 years.

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References

  1. 1 2 Navarro, Mireya (6 January 1998). "Puerto Rico Tackles Issue Of Stray Dogs' Suffering". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
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