Carlos and Pepe are lucky

Their very pregnant mama was rescued from the streets and was able to give birth to her puppies under the care of The Dog Angel, Karin, in Cancun. They have not known hunger and fear, disease and danger like many of the dogs in Mexico.

Their littermates were found homes in Cancun, while Carlos and Pepe made the journey to the United States, where they are being fostered in Nevada while a home is sought for them.

Rocky’s story begins on the streets

where he was being protected from being run over by this precious little girl, when we pulled up alongside. The girl offered us the puppy. She said he was the only one. 

He was hungry, thirsty, dirty and pest-infested but two weeks later he is happy and playful. He has been receiving care from Karin, “The Dog Angel” in Cancun.

Karin has been bathing him every third day; he’s had his first puppy shots, will soon be neutered and is becoming quite rambunctious and will soon be available for adoption.

Nucita was abandoned

in a filthy home, alone with her puppy, no access to food an water. A kind neighbor, Ana, quickly realized the situation and brought Nucita and her puppy home where they already had five dogs.

A home was found for the puppy but Nucita lingered and Ana and her family grew  fond of her.

Then, along came this American, looking to take some dogs home to the United States! A plan was formed — Toree, the American, would take Nucita. Toree had her first dog.

The group of ladies (Toree, Maria, Dayli and Ana) met at the vet and took care of Nucita’s medical needs, required before travel to the U.S. Nucita’s future was set.

LaGuera — the matriarch of the “Dreams” dogs

LaGuera was brought to the apartment complex as it was being constructed by one of the workers. When his work was done, he left her there. 

She quickly learned to “hang out” with the other dogs at the gate who called the complex home.

Guera was eeking out an existence. A life fraught with danger, not enough to eat and only a marginally safe place to sleep. Thus is life on the streets.

It became apparent that Guera needed medical attention. With the help of some passersby, Toree was able to slip a collar and leash on, get her into a crate and to the vet. 

Guera had ehrlichia, a blood disease caused by infected ticks, easily cured with antibiotics. Toree began administering the drugs in her food. Her health and quality of life greatly improved. To see more of Guera’s story and the steps being taken to save her, please visit the blog post.