Save A Gato

Save A Gato Save A Gato is a non-profit organization dedicated to easing the suffering of Old San Juan's homeless & abused cats through TNR(trap/neuter/return). Yes!

We are not a shelter. Email us at [email protected] for more information. Save A Gato (SAG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to easing the suffering of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico's homeless and abused cats through TNR. TNR stands for trap, neuter, and release. SAG is committed to this process to eventually lower the amount of stray cats and kittens in the streets of Old San Juan, Puerto R

ico. SAG must stress the fact that we are not a shelter; we do not accept cats at our location no matter the issue. This is not because we don’t want to; it is because we don’t have enough space or resources past our current obligations. We do have cats available for adoption through our foster homes and at the local Adoption Centers in Petsmart and Petco stores. Do you think you can help? Contact us at [email protected]. Save A Gato is a non-profit organization that began in 2004. It is the only non-profit that has an agreement with The National Park Service to manage a colony of cats on national park land(a BIG thanks to the NPS!). This is something the founder, Sylvine Sherwood along with the rest of the volunteers is very proud of. Save A Gato began in mind to ease the population of cats in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is suppose to have animal control. Each municipality is in charge of their strays. San Juan has animal control however they are overwhelmed and have a small budget. The municipality does not donate nor helps SAG. This means Save A Gato relies solely on donations, grants, contests and dedicated volunteers. It is never too late to help or make things right for all the animals that deserve a second chance, not only our Gatos! Save A Gato manages the colony of cats on the Paseo del Morro in Old San Juan. We manage them through TNR. This stands for trap, neuter, and release. Cats are first trapped, then with the help of local vets we are able to neuter, vaccinate and de-worm the cats. As we are not a shelter the cats are then returned healthy to the Paseo to lounge and sunbathe on the rocks. We do offer the option to adopt cats while they are going through the TNR process. Please visit our album here on Facebook for adoptable pets! As we are not a shelter the cats that are not successful in our adoption program are returned to their original colonies and are lovingly monitored by our volunteers and residents. Is it working? Since 2004 the colony has decreased 50% solely through our efforts of TNR and adoptions when possible. We like to consider ourselves in the maintenance phase of the colony. Volunteers visit the colony once a day to monitor the health of the cats and kittens while continuing the TNR program of new cats. Adopting a friend: Our adoption process starts with you! Contact us to arrange a visit to see the cat that caught your eye and that will soon embrace your heart. Once you have been introduced to each other, there is a small amount of paper work for you to fill out before you can return to take home your new best friend. Adoptions are much appreciated as the life of a street cat is 5 years compared to a house cat of 15+ while kittens have an even smaller chance of surviving past a couple of months. We also adopt many of our cats Nationally and Internationally. With the help of the volunteers, we are able to humanly trap and care for the cats until hopefully a wonderful person like yourself comes along to change the life of one less fortunate. So take a stroll on the famous National Park trail Paseo del Morro in Old San Juan to see several cats lounging on the rocks sunbathing with happy smiles. Some friendly, others shy but all healthy and thankful for the help of many volunteers and loving persons such as yourself taking the time to read more about us. Are you ready to help? Simply send an email to find out how-there are many possibilities waiting for you! Email us at [email protected] we are happy to answer your email-just click & send. Have a great day and thank YOU so much for your time.

🖤 Our Save a Gato magnets are back in stock! 🐈‍⬛ Plus more cat-inspired merchandise available now. Every purchase helps ...
21/05/2026

🖤 Our Save a Gato magnets are back in stock! 🐈‍⬛ Plus more cat-inspired merchandise available now. Every purchase helps support the cats of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷
Grab yours today!
saveagato.com

Happy Mother’s Day to all the cat moms, foster moms, rescuers, feeders, trappers, adopters, and every person opening the...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the cat moms, foster moms, rescuers, feeders, trappers, adopters, and every person opening their heart to a furry soul. 🐾💛
Being a cat mom means early mornings, vet visits, cleaning litter boxes, sleepless nights with sick kittens, endless worries… and a love so deep that every purr makes it worth it.
Today we celebrate all of you who choose compassion every single day, especially the amazing women helping the street cats of Old San Juan & Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Thank you for loving the forgotten ones, the shy ones, the seniors, the special needs babies, and every cat that needed a chance. 🐱🌸
From all of us at Save a Gato: Happy Mother’s Day to our fur baby moms. 💐🐾

¡Feliz Día de las Madres a todas las mamás de gatos, mamás temporeras (fosters), rescatistas, alimentadoras, traperas, adoptantes y a toda persona que abre su corazón a un alma peluda! 🐾💛
Ser mamá de gatos significa madrugar, visitas al veterinario, limpiar cajas de arena, noches sin dormir cuidando gatitos enfermos, preocupaciones constantes… y un amor tan grande que cada ronroneo hace que todo valga la pena. Hoy celebramos a todas ustedes que escogen la compasión todos los días, especialmente a las increíbles mujeres que ayudan a los gatos callejeros del Viejo San Juan & Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Gracias por amar a los olvidados, a los tímidos, a los viejitos, a los de necesidades especiales y a cada gato que necesitaba una oportunidad. 🐱🌸
De parte de todo el equipo de Save a Gato: ¡Feliz Día de las Madres a nuestras mamás de nuestros peluditos! 💐🐾

🐾 NEW SAVE A GATO MERCH 🐾We have new sticker and magnet arrivals available now on our website! 💛🐱From Old San Juan-inspi...
09/05/2026

🐾 NEW SAVE A GATO MERCH 🐾

We have new sticker and magnet arrivals available now on our website! 💛🐱
From Old San Juan-inspired cat art to cute rescue-themed designs, every purchase helps support the cats of Save a Gato. All proceeds go directly toward food, medical care, spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, and helping the street cats of Old San Juan. 🩺🐾
All the cats featured on our stickers are actual cats rescued by us, including Temis, our blind kitten, and they all have loving homes now. 🏡💛
To shop: ✨ Visit www.saveagato.com⁠�
✨ Click on “SHOP”
✨ Browse all our stickers, magnets, and new arrivals!
Thank you for supporting our rescue efforts and helping us continue our TNR mission in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷🐾


🐾 NUEVA MERCANCÍA DE SAVE A GATO 🐾
¡Ya tenemos nuevos stickers y magnetos disponibles en nuestra página web! 💛🐱
Desde arte inspirado en los gatos del Viejo San Juan hasta diseños adorables relacionados al rescate, cada compra ayuda a apoyar a los gatos de Save a Gato. Todas las ganancias van directamente a comida, cuidado médico, cirugías de esterilización/castración, vacunas y ayuda para los gatos callejeros del Viejo San Juan. 🩺🐾 Todos los gatos que aparecen en nuestros stickers son gatos reales rescatados por nosotros, incluyendo a Temis, nuestra gatita cieguita, y todos tienen ahora un hogar lleno de amor. 🏡💛
Para comprar: ✨ Visita www.saveagato.com⁠�
✨ Haz click en “SHOP”
✨ Mira todos nuestros stickers, magnets y nuevos productos disponibles
Gracias por apoyar nuestros esfuerzos de rescate y ayudarnos a continuar nuestra misión de TNR en el Viejo San Juan, Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷🐾

🚨 UPDATED POST 🚨❤️ WILSON HAS FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME! ❤️Thank you to everyone who shared, commented, and sent good vibes...
04/05/2026

🚨 UPDATED POST 🚨
❤️ WILSON HAS FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME! ❤️
Thank you to everyone who shared, commented, and sent good vibes. Wilson is officially adopted and starting his new life with his forever family! 🏡🐾
Happy life, Wilson! ❤️🥹🐱

Hi everyone!! 🧡 Meet Wilson 🧡 This post is made with the intention to hopefully find him a home 🏡 He has been way too long waiting for his chance of a live he deserves.
Wilson has that face… the one that makes everyone stop, smile, and fall in love instantly. And yet, no one has said “yes” to him. 💔 This sweet orange boy is about 3 years old (rescued, so age is approximate) and he is FIV positive, but don’t let that scare you. Cats with FIV can live long, happy, completely normal lives with proper care. And Wilson? He is pure love, gentle, affectionate, and full of personality (just look at that tongue 😋).
✨ Why Wilson is special:
Total sweetheart, loves attention
Calm, loving personality
Will absolutely steal your heart in seconds
Deserves a home after everything he’s been through
He loves wetfood & his favorite sport is eating and cuddling 🍴💕
📍 He is currently in Puerto Rico, but here’s the best part:
✈️ We can fly him anywhere in the world to the right home. Most of our cats find their families in the mainland, and Wilson deserves that chance too.
Please don’t let him be the one everyone loves but no one chooses. He’s been waiting.
👉 To apply to adopt Wilson:
Visit www.saveagato.com⁠, click on “Adopt”, and you’ll find the link to our pre-adoption form.
👉 You can also DM us for more info
👉 Share this post, his person might be one share away


🧡 Conoce a Wilson 🧡
Todo el mundo se enamora de Wilson… pero nadie ha dicho “sí.” 💔 Wilson tiene aproximadamente 3 años (es rescatado, así que no estamos 100% seguros) y es FIV positivo, pero no dejes que eso te asuste. Los gatitos con FIV pueden vivir vidas largas, felices y completamente normales con el cuidado adecuado.
Y Wilson… es puro amor. 🧡
Dulce, tranquilo, cariñoso… de esos gatos que te roban el corazón en segundos (¡mírenle esa carita y esa lengüita! 😋).
✨ ¿Por qué Wilson es especial? • Súper cariñoso y le encanta la atención
• Personalidad tranquila, compañero perfecto
• Se gana a todo el que lo conoce
• Solo necesita una oportunidad
📍 Está en Puerto Rico
✈️ Podemos volarlo a cualquier parte del mundo al hogar correcto. De hecho, la mayoría de nuestros gatos son adoptados en Estados Unidos.
Por favor, no dejes que Wilson sea el gato que todos aman… pero nadie escoge. Él está esperando. 🧡
👉 Para solicitar adopción:
Visita www.saveagato.com⁠, haz clic en “Adopt” y allí encontrarás el formulario de pre-adopción.
👉 Escríbenos por DM para más información
👉 Comparte este post, su familia puede estar a un “share” de distancia
🧡

🚨 GRAPHIC / HARD CONTENT WARNING 🚨THIS IS WHAT ABANDONMENT LOOKS LIKE 🚨  We hate posting images like this. We truly do. ...
26/04/2026

🚨 GRAPHIC / HARD CONTENT WARNING 🚨THIS IS WHAT ABANDONMENT LOOKS LIKE 🚨 We hate posting images like this. We truly do. But this is our daily reality… and people need to see it. These cats were recently abandoned. They had collars. They had a home.
Their future didn’t last long.
They were attacked and killed by roaming dogs. And no, these were not the only ones. There were more. We don’t usually post images like this.
But this is our daily reality.
📍 Old San Juan is NOT a dumping ground.
📍 There are clear signs everywhere.
📍 Abandoning animals in Puerto Rico is ILLEGAL (Ley 154).
There is no way this was an accident.
You saw the signs. You chose to ignore them.
📹 You were caught on camera. We will be reporting this.
💔 To everyone who messages us asking us to save every cat:
We understand your heart is in the right place.
But the truth is:
👉 It is physically, emotionally, and financially IMPOSSIBLE for us to save every animal.
👉 We are a small volunteer group, not a shelter.
This is why YOUR actions matter.
✅ Spay and neuter your pets
✅ Do NOT abandon animals
✅ Take responsibility
✅ Help within your own community
Because abandonment doesn’t just “leave a cat somewhere”…
It sentences them to suffering and death.

🇵🇷 ESTO ES LO QUE SE VE EL ABANDONO 🇵🇷
Estos gatos fueron abandonados recientemente.
Tenían collar. Tenían hogar.
Su futuro no duró mucho.
Fueron atacados y asesinados por perros realengos.
Y no, no fueron los únicos. Hubo más. No solemos compartir imágenes así. Pero esta es nuestra realidad diaria.
📍 Viejo San Juan NO es un lugar para abandonar animales
📍 Hay letreros claros en todas partes
📍 Abandonar animales es ILEGAL (Ley 154)
No hay manera de que esto haya sido un error.
Viste los letreros. Decidiste ignorarlos.
📹 Fuiste captado en cámara. Esto será reportado.
💔 A quienes nos escriben para que salvemos todos los gatos:
Entendemos su intención.
Pero la realidad es:
👉 Es imposible salvarlos a todos
👉 Somos un grupo pequeño de voluntarios, no un albergue.
Por eso cada persona tiene que hacer su parte:
✅ Esteriliza
✅ No abandones
✅ Asume responsabilidad
✅ Ayuda en tu comunidad
Porque abandonar no es “dejarlos en un lugar”…
Es condenarlos a sufrir y morir.

Meet Winky 💔Winky was recently rescued by Save a Gato volunteers from the Caribe Hilton after we began receiving message...
11/04/2026

Meet Winky 💔
Winky was recently rescued by Save a Gato volunteers from the Caribe Hilton after we began receiving messages from hotel guests who were deeply concerned about him.
Many people believed Winky was blind…
but the reality is even more heartbreaking.
Winky was born without eyelids.
Without eyelids, his eye is constantly exposed, no protection, no moisture, no relief. Imagine living every second of your life with something irritating your eye, like if you had sand in your eyes constantly and can't remove it, well… that’s Winky’s reality.
Despite this, he survived on the streets.
Quiet, resilient, and in pain.
Now that we finally have him safe, we took him to the vet and confirmed what we feared: 👉 His condition is causing ongoing discomfort and puts him at risk of serious infection.
🏥 What Winky needs
The most humane option for Winky is surgery to remove the affected eye, which will:
Eliminate his pain
Prevent future infections
Give him a real chance at a comfortable life. The good news?
Cats adapt incredibly well with one eye. Winky can still live a happy, safe life, but he needs our help to get there.
💸 How you can help
We are raising funds to cover:
Surgery (enucleation)
Medications
Post-op care
As a small nonprofit, Save a Gato does not receive municipal nor government funding. Every medical case like Winky’s depends entirely on donations from people like you.
🙏 Please consider donating
No amount is too small.
Even sharing Winky’s story can make a difference. For donations, go to our website 👉 www.saveagato.com or you can also donate via PayPal: [email protected], Venmo Save a Gato, and/or Ath Movil donate path /Saveagatopr
From the streets to safety
Winky’s life started with hardship, but we believe this is his turning point.
With your help, we can give him something he has never had before:
A life without pain.



Recaudación de fondos para Winky. Les presentamos a Winky 💔 Winky fue rescatado recientemente por voluntarios de Save a Gato en el Caribe Hilton, luego de recibir varios mensajes de huéspedes preocupados por su condición. Muchos pensaban que Winky era ciego…
pero la realidad es aún más triste.
Winky nació sin párpados.
Sin párpados, su ojito está constantemente expuesto, sin protección, sin humedad, sin descanso. Imaginen vivir todos los días con el ojo irritado, como si tuvieras arena, y no te la pudieras remover… esa es la vida de Winky.
Aun así, sobrevivió en la calle.
Callado, fuerte… y con dolor.
Ahora que por fin está a salvo, lo llevamos al veterinario y confirmamos que:
👉 Su condición le causa molestia constante y puede empeorar con infecciones serias.
🏥 ¿Qué necesita Winky?
La opción más humana para Winky es una cirugía para remover el ojito afectado, lo cual:
Eliminará el dolor
Evitará infecciones futuras
Le dará una mejor calidad de vida
La buena noticia es que los gatos se adaptan increíblemente bien con un solo ojo. Winky puede tener una vida feliz, pero necesita nuestra ayuda.
🙏 Dona o comparte
Personas como tú hacen la diferencia 💛
🙏 Por favor considera donar.
No importa la cantidad, todo ayuda. Incluso compartir la historia de Winky puede marcar una gran diferencia.
Para donar, visita nuestra página web:👉 www.saveagato.com⁠
También puedes donar a través de:
PayPal a [email protected]
Venmo:
ATH Móvi donación path /Saveagatopr
La vida de Winky comenzó con dificultades, pero creemos que este es su nuevo comienzo.
Con tu ayuda, podemos darle algo que nunca ha tenido:
Una vida sin dolor. De antemano gracias, tu donativo aunque sea un dólar hace la diferencia.

Before ➡️ After ✨ Meet Mango 🧡Mango came to us in heartbreaking condition, sick, in pain, and struggling to survive on t...
07/04/2026

Before ➡️ After ✨ Meet Mango 🧡
Mango came to us in heartbreaking condition, sick, in pain, and struggling to survive on the streets.
But with patience, medical care, and lots of love… look at him now. Healthy. Safe. Thriving. 🐾
This is what we do.
This is what your support makes possible.
Every donation, every share, every bit of help gives cats like Mango a second chance at life. 🧡
If you’d like to support our mission, you can donate via Venmo Save a Gato PayPal: [email protected], or ATH Móvil Donate path/Saveagatopr
Thank you for being part of their journey.


Antes ➡️ Después ✨ Conozcan a Mango 🧡
Mango llegó a nosotros en una condición desgarradora, enfermo, con dolor y luchando por sobrevivir en la calle. Pero con paciencia, atención médica y mucho amor… mírenlo ahora. Saludable. Seguro. ¡Viviendo una nueva vida! 🐾
Esto es lo que hacemos.
Esto es lo que tu apoyo hace posible.
Cada donación, cada “share”, cada ayuda le da a gatos como Mango una segunda oportunidad de vida. 🧡
Si deseas apoyar nuestra misión, puedes donar a través de Venmo Save a Gato, PayPal: [email protected] o ATH Movil Donate path /Saveagatopr
Gracias por ser parte de su historia.

✨ RAGGEDY IS BACK HOME ✨We have amazing news, Raggedy has returned! 🐾💛After being missing for about a month, Raggedy rea...
06/04/2026

✨ RAGGEDY IS BACK HOME ✨
We have amazing news, Raggedy has returned! 🐾💛
After being missing for about a month, Raggedy reappeared this past Thursday just a couple of blocks away from her colony in Old San Juan.
We truly believe someone had taken her, as it would be very unusual for her to be gone that long and not find her way back sooner. Raggedy knows her territory well, and if she had remained in the area, she would have returned much earlier. But the most important thing is… she’s back where she belongs. 💕
Thank you to everyone who shared, reached out, and cared about Raggedy. Your support means everything to us and to the cats we protect every day.
📸 Photo credit: San Juan Photography
Welcome home, Raggedy. 🐱💛

✨ RAGGEDY ESTÁ DE VUELTA EN CASA ✨
Tenemos noticias maravillosas, ¡Raggedy apareció! 🐾💛
Después de estar desaparecida por aproximadamente un mes, Raggedy reapareció este pasado Jueves a solo un par de cuadras de su colonia en Viejo San Juan. Realmente entendemos que alguien se la llevó, ya que es muy inusual que haya estado tanto tiempo desaparecida sin regresar por su cuenta. Raggedy conoce muy bien su territorio, y si hubiera permanecido en el área, habría vuelto mucho antes.
Pero lo más importante es que… ya está de vuelta donde pertenece. 💕
Gracias a todas las personas que compartieron, que se preocuparon y que estuvieron pendientes de Raggedy. Su apoyo significa todo para nosotros y para los gatitos que cuidamos cada día.
📸 Crédito de foto: San Juan Photography
Bienvenida a casa, Raggedy. 🐱💛

I should’ve adopted more cats… said no one ever 🐾💛Each of these beautiful souls was rescued from the streets of Old San ...
26/03/2026

I should’ve adopted more cats… said no one ever 🐾💛
Each of these beautiful souls was rescued from the streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Once overlooked, now ready for a second chance, full of love, safety, and a forever home.
Some of them are bonded pairs, which means they’ve built a deep connection and must be adopted together (trust us… it’s double the love 🥹).
✨ Fully rescued
✨ Ready for indoor homes
✨ Deserving of a lifetime of love
Not in Puerto Rico? That’s okay, we can fly our cats to the mainland U.S. with the help of flight angels ✈️🐱
Browse more adoptable cats on Petfinder: Search Save a Gato
Adopt. Don’t shop. Be their happy ending 💛

DeBí AdopTAR MáS GAToS… y no me arrepiento 🐾💛
Cada uno de estos bebés está buscando un hogar lleno de amor. Algunos vienen en pareja (sí, doble amor 🥹).
✨ Adopta, no compres
✨ Cambia una vida (o dos)
Tenemos más gatitos disponibles para adopción, búscanos en Petfinder como Save a Gato 🐱

Meet Karo 🖤  your next travel buddy!This handsome boy is ready to leave Puerto Rico and head to his forever home in Bost...
28/02/2026

Meet Karo 🖤 your next travel buddy!
This handsome boy is ready to leave Puerto Rico and head to his forever home in Boston (BOS) or Manchester, NH (MHT)… but he needs a ✨ Flight Angel ✨ to get there.
He’s: ✔ Friendly
✔ Healthy
✔ Airline-approved
✔ Traveling safely under your seat
✔ Meeting his adopter right at the airport
All you have to do is share your flight. We handle the rest.
Flying soon? Be Karo’s hero. 🐱💛
DM us to help or email us to [email protected]

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