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The powerful, heartbreaking, yet hopeful, story of Steve McGarvas heroic crusade to save the satos, or stray dogs of Puerto Rico, and an impassioned appeal to help all animals in need.Looking for inspiration and adventure in their lives, Steve McGarva and his wife Pam moved to Puerto Rico. While kite surfing at Playa Lucia, Steve made a shocking discoverya sick and abandoned dogthat would transform his life. With its shimmering white sand, palm trees, and dazzling azure water, the beach looked postcard perfect. But its beauty hid a dark side To the locals, this slice of paradise was known as Dead Dog Beacha notorious dumping ground for the islands unwanted canines.Considered a threat to the areas lucrative tourism industry, these defenseless animals were in constant danger of brutality and death.