The Coastal Humane Society of Brunswick has two back-to-back rescues of dogs and puppies from overcrowded shelters.

The first group of dogs, already arrived from Puerto Rico, were street dogs once, or “satos.” They arrived at 1 a.m. January 28 after being picked up from Logan airport, 16 in all. The Puerto Rican organization that sent them over, the All Satos Rescue based in Sand Juan, relies on a network of foster families to save these street dogs, and when they are healthy, they them off of the island to shelters that can find homes for them.

They have been spayed and neutered and cleared for adoption on Sunday, Feb. 2, on which day CHS will welcome an additional 26 dogs from Castoff Pet Rescue out of Blairsville, Ga.,, a private rescue group that targets overpopulation in the northern part of the state.

“When we have the space, and interest from the community, we take dogs from high risk shelters if we can’t assist our fellow Maine shelters first,” said Dr. Mandie Wehr, Director of Shelter Operations.

Wehr, the shelter veterinarian, will spay and neuter all of the dogs and clear them for adoption. The dogs are all current on vaccinations.

The satos, most puppies that are lab mixes, will be ready for adoption on February 2, followed by the Georgia dogs the following weekend. “Get there early,” said Wehr. “This is an adorable group and they’ll go fast.”

The shelter opens at noon daily. Call 207-725-5051 for more information.