The Forgotten: The Dogs and Cats of Aruba

The Forgotten: #Aruba has a problem with abandoned pets. They all have a sadness in their eyes, scanning the faces of the people they encounter as if pleading for help. Bowls of water placed in the shade serve as reminders of their presence, and tourists feed them from their coolers and takeout bags.
The black and white photos of the dog on the retaining wall are from an abandoned soccer field, and the dog sleeping in the shade is the Alto Vista Chapel.

Organizations like the Animal Relief Foundation help tourists transport these abandoned animals to loving homes abroad: https://arf-aruba.com/

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Edible Capital District Best of 2016

From Edible Capital District's Favorite Photos of 2016 Collection: "Every photo shoot is different, but they all have interesting details that tell the story just as effectively as the main images. This portrait was captured during an afternoon shoot at the home of Kelly and Garry Brown for a feature on their beef stew. Their two dogs were excited and curious and most likely hungry from the smell of the stew cooking on the stove. They expectantly sat under the table waiting, listening, and hoping for some of the delicious food. As a photographer tasked with capturing the concept of a cozy and comfortable home at the holidays, happy dogs under a beautifully prepared meal is a detail I couldn’t pass up."
-Photographer John Bulmer.

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