Follow Dawson & Ragnar, two Puerto Rican rescue dogs (satos), as they sail the world with their humans—and help other homeless animals along the way.
5,330+
Nautical Miles Sailed
18
Countries Visited
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Tail Wags
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Some call them potcakes or island dogs. Others just call them mutts. But in Puerto Rico, they're known as satos...and to us, that means resilience, heart, and one heck of a tail-wagging comeback story. 🇵🇷
Two rescue pups. Two adoring humans. One boat. A world to explore.
Rescued from Isabela, Puerto Rico • Hurricane Maria Survivor
From his humble beginnings as a street dog, Dawson has seamlessly transitioned into a four-legged aficionado of the finer things in life. He's still a scrappy street dog at heart, but would much rather be cuddled up in a warm blanky. He loves affection and welcomes it from anyone, though his favorite always comes from his momma. Boat life can be a challenge, but this loyal pup would follow his family to the ends of the earth.
Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico • Silver-Spoon Puppy
Found on sandy shores as a puppy, Ragnar was lucky to escape street life early. It wasn't long before he was living the spoiled life he deserves. Boat life is where he truly thrives. Fueled by intense curiosity and limitless energy, he finds endless entertainment in swimming, beach fetch, and an obsessive fascination with sea creatures. This pup is quirky and expressive, with a personality all his own—and we wouldn't have it any other way!
The humans behind the adventure! They lived in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico for nearly a decade, spending much of that time rescuing and fostering stray dogs.
In 2023, they traded life on land for a journey aboard a Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 (sailing catamaran), with dreams of circumnavigating the world.
Join Dawson and Ragnar on their sailing adventures through beautifully illustrated children's books! Each story is told through the eyes of our four-legged crew, teaching kids about bravery, friendship, and living life to the fullest!
Book 1 Coming soon
Support our mission with exclusive merchandise and our favorite gear. A portion of every purchase helps homeless animals in Puerto Rico.
Help us shine a light on animals who still need our help. Your donation supports rescue efforts across Puerto Rico.
The Sato Project makes a powerful impact for animals through immediate rescue efforts while driving long-term, sustainable change through large-scale spay, neuter, and vaccination programs.
Travelling to or from Puerto Rico? You can help save a life! Flight Angels volunteers escort rescue puppins and small dogs to their forever homes in the US. It's free, easy and incredibly rewarding.
Give a sato Wings
Your flight could be their freedom flight
Follow along as Dawson and Ragnar sail the world! Daily updates, behind-the-scenes content, and lots of tail wags.
