Adopting a pet in Puerto Rico

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Loïc ViP

Member since 14 January 2019

LoïcViP05 February 2020 09:25:04

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Hello,

Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Puerto Rico.

However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better option.

Are there any particular rules or procedures for the adoption of an animal in Puerto Rico?

What are the costs associated with adopting a pet in Puerto Rico?

Are there different procedures depending on the animal?

Are pet-sitting options available?

Have you ever adopted a pet in Puerto Rico? Is he or she still with you today?

Thank you in advance for your feedback,

Loïc

wpotvin Active member

Member since 23 April 2014

wpotvinActive member10 February 2020 20:30:30

It is more likely that a stray dog will adopt you than the other way around.

There has long been a terrible stray dog problem in PR, though at least by my observation it is not as bad as it was five years ago. There are a number of rescue organizations that have been collecting strays and shipping them north for adoption. Save a Sato, the Sato Project, All Sato Rescue are a few. There are also numerous shelters brimming with animals. And there are many just roaming the streets.

Ours found us. Chewed up by a pack it showed up in bad shape. After a significant contribution to the local veterinary economy, the dog is great and won't leave my wife's side.

Taking any pet on an airplane is a challenge. JetBlue will let you take a small pet <20lbs in the cabin for $120 and that works great. Other airlines are not so pet-friendly. Ours is 30lbs and has to go in a crate in baggage and that is a royal pain with lots of complications relating to heat restrictions, drop off locations, etc. From a paperwork point of view, you will need a recent health letter from a vet that is easy to get. The fares for the animal are usually more than yours.

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