Island Dog

Founded in 2006, Island Dog is a charity based in Luquillo, Puerto Rico working on animal welfare, education, community development.

Island Dog Inc. is a nonprofit animal welfare organisation based on the East Coast of Puerto Rico. Founded in 2006, it began by providing emergency care to homeless dogs and cats found on local beaches. Its work now centres on spay and neuter services, voucher discounts for sterilisation and vaccines, humane education, and support for pet owners and animal welfare groups. The organisation aims to reduce unwanted births, prevent animals being abandoned, and build animal-friendly communities across Puerto Rico. It also assists tourists and locals with adoption and with transporting dogs and cats to the mainland United States.