Like many Caribbean countries, Puerto Rico has a problem with stray dogs, known by locals as "satos." One beach in Puerto Rico, nicknamed "Dead Dog Beach" is known for the stray dogs that roam the coast. Often times corpses of dogs are found on this beach as well, from dogs that have died of diseases, starvation, and even gunshots.
Apparently, American tourist have even decided to adopt satos. According to an article on MSNBC, many Americans have flown their new pet back to the states. This has become a problem though, as many times these dogs end up in the already over-crowded animal shelters in the United States. The Humane Society discourages Americans from bringing over satos, and says that Puerto Rico, as well as the other Caribbean countries, need to develop their own programs and shelters to help with this situation.
Save A Sato, is a nonprofit organization "dedicated to easing the suffering of Puerto Rico's homeless and abused animals."
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