Volunteer with Us
Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference?
We’re always in need of compassionate volunteers to help support our mission. Whether you can offer a few hours a month or more, your time truly changes lives.
Quarantine Care
When dogs arrive in New Hampshire, state law requires a 48‑hour quarantine. We need volunteers to help care for the dogs during this period—typically just a few hours over a couple of days.
You’ll help with:
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Feeding
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Basic care
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Playtime and socialization
Please note:
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Children under 13 are not permitted in the quarantine area
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Volunteers ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult
Transportation
Our dogs fly from Puerto Rico to Logan International Airport in Boston, MA, and we rely on volunteers to bring them safely to New Hampshire.
You can help by:
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Picking up newly arrived dogs at Logan Airport
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Transporting them to our rescue location in NH
We provide rescue vehicles, but if you prefer to use your own truck or van, we will reimburse gas and toll expenses.
Fostering
Fostering is one of the most rewarding ways to help a Sato. By opening your home, you give a dog a calm, loving place to settle and prepare for adoption.
Foster families provide day‑to‑day care, share updated photos, and help us learn each dog’s personality so we can find the perfect match. Most dogs are in foster care only a few weeks, and seeing them join a happy family is the greatest reward.
We provide everything you need—food, supplies, toys, and medical care. All you provide is a safe space and an open heart.
Apply to volunteer
The first step in joining our volunteer team is to complete a Volunteer Application or Foster Application.
You may also download a PDF version:
If you have questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, satoheartvolunteers@gmail.com