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LAS CROABAS DOG PROJECT
Situated on the North East Coast of Puerto Rico lies the beautiful town of Las Croabas. Locals refer to the area as a fishing village and a beach lovers dream. Several restaurants line the park. Hundreds of visitors invade the village on weekends to put their boats into the water, have a cocktail by the sea, visit the bioluminescent bay, and enjoy the amazing views of St. Thomas, Palomino Island and Culebra. Unfortunately, locals also come to dump their unwanted dogs. Currently there are about 10 local dogs of Las Croabas. Island Dog is now taking full responsibility for these dogs. Each dog is neutered/spayed, vaccinated, tattooed, given flea, tick and heartworm prevention. Signs are
placed notifying the public that these dogs are property of Island Dog.
We are working in cooperation with the City of Fajardo to help reduce dog overpopulation
and to promote tourism to Las Croabas.
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Signs hung from the telephone poles of Las Croabas notify locals and tourists about the welfare of the dogs in the park. Each dog is vaccinated, spayed/neutered, tattooed, and tagged. Here Sandy Soroka is hanging signs in the park.
The smaller sign, with the "no dog symbol", reminds locals that it is against the law (Law 67) to dump or abandon your pets in public areas of Puerto Rico.
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| Meet Pelusa--She is the first dog to be spayed in the Las Croabas Dog Project! |
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| Pelusa is sporting the Island Dog Identification Tag. Each tag reads, "I'm an Island Dog, www.Islanddog.Org" |
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