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Curaçao is known for its pristine beaches, shady palm trees and tourist hospitality. Behind the clock of perfection, however, lies a big tragedy. In “Lost in Paradise: The Dogs of Curaçao”, Karen Soeters visits Curaçao to see for herself what life is like for the homeless, abandoned, and neglected dogs on the island.

​My husband and I recently spent three weeks in Curaçao​. Unfortunately, on our last day we left the country with a horrific memory…

On January 15, we were going for a walk near Piscadera Bay. We found a stray dog in terrible condition.

I had been visiting Curaçao in August and was blown away be the severity of the animal abuse! I left the island heart broken. Tears are in my eyes now just thinking back to what I saw…

And yes, the trash is everywhere.

Guest blogger Stephany was born and raised on Curaçao. After living abroad for seven years  she move back to the island; “I noticed nothing had changed in all these years. When I returned, I still saw struggling and starving dogs everywhere I went.