If you would like to make a donation to help with one of the Manos por Patas programs, you can do so by using the PayPal donation button (all major credit cards accepted) or sending a check to the address below. Donations are tax deductible.

Even a small amount can make a difference.

Manos por Patas, Inc.
P. O. Box 7473
Port St. Lucie, FL 34985

We are so thankful that so many homeless dogs and cats are getting to the U.S. and into loving homes. However, there is also great cost associated with this process. Once a dog or cat is rescued from the beach the animal must remain in foster care, a kennel, or a veterinarian’s office for 21 days before it can be transported off the island. Boarding fees vary and foster homes are often hard to come by. The animals must also be given a health certificate by a veterinarian before they can leave the island. That includes a full check-up by the vet, all of their vaccinations (including rabies), heartworm testing, tests for and removal of internal and external parasites (including mange), spay or neuter, and any other tests or treatments the vet deems necessary. Then they board a plane and are flown to the U.S., picked up by volunteers there, and taken to a shelter. The average cost for a dog or cat to be boarded for 21 days, receive all necessary veterinary services, and be flown to the U.S. is $200.

At present, volunteers are using their own money and whatever small donations we can come up with to get these dogs and cats to a safe and happy place. Please donate whatever you can to help these animals.