OUR ANIMALS:
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For more than 25 years, El Faro de los Animales has rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed vulnerable dogs and cats from across Puerto Rico. Our island continues to face the long-term effects of Hurricane Maria, years of recovery efforts, earthquakes, the pandemic, inflation, veterinary shortages, and severe animal overpopulation.
These challenges have created an ongoing animal welfare crisis that leaves shelters and rescue organizations struggling to meet the growing need. Through veterinary care, rehabilitation, transport partnerships, and lots of love, we help dogs recover, thrive, and find the homes they deserve.Together with our rescue partners, we work every day to ensure that every dog has the opportunity for a safe, loving, and permanent home.
BEFORE
Meet Simon
In September 2025, Simon was found after being struck by a car and left paralyzed. His injuries were so severe that he required emergency neurological surgery, and at the time, his chances of recovery were uncertain.
What seemed like a hopeless situation became one of El Faro's greatest success stories. Through surgery, rehabilitation, patience, and love, Simon slowly regained movement and proved that second chances are worth fighting for.
Today, Simon continues to inspire thousands of people who have followed his journey. Although he still requires assistance expressing his bladder several times a day, he lives a happy, active, and full life.
Simon remains in foster care and is still searching for the special family willing to look beyond his disability and see the incredible dog he truly is. Smart, loving, resilient, and full of personality, Simón is living proof that even the most difficult cases can have a beautiful future.
AFTER
we rescue and rehome stray cats too.
they are an important part of our work!
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BEFORE
AFTER
Meet Governor
When Governor was rescued by El Faro, he was bloody, hairless, hurt and blind. His injuries actually caused him to permanently lose sight in one of his eyes. El Faro dedicated time and finances to his recovery; he was nursed back to health and his transportation was arranged to NYC. Now, his name is Leo and he lives in his happily-ever-after home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. His days consist of cuddles, dog parks, and devoted parents - exactly what El Faro seeks to find for every single one of our dogs.
