There is a beach in Puerto Rico called Playa Lucia, which was once a favorite spot for beachgoers—but not anymore. It has acquired the nickname Dead Dog Beach, as it has become a place where unwanted or sick animals (especially dogs) are dumped—sad but true—and packs of dogs can often be seen roaming there.
One local animal welfare group, known as The Sato Organization, has made it their mission to rescue abandoned and abused dogs. Their volunteers, to date, have rescued more than 3,000 unwanted pups—an amazing feat. Many are airlifted to the United States to be adopted into good homes.
