- Title: REFILE: Procession draws attention to issue of stranded dogs in Mexico
- Date: 13th December 2024
- Summary: DOG ENTERING LA BASILICA PILGRIM CARRYING image OF THE VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE BASILICA OF THE VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE VARIOUS OF SMALL DOG AND FAMILY SOUNDBITE (Spanish) LOCAL PILGRIM, MICHELLE, SAYING: "It's disheartening to see these street dogs wandering alone. A dog is like a human being, you care for it like a baby. I have never left my dog behind. I have another one, but she's too anxious, and I fear she’d get lost. But I brought the smallest one with me. It makes me feel sad to see all the street dogs alone, wandering around between people, between the cars, and they sometimes get hit and even end up dying." VARIOUS OF STREET DOG IN THE BASILICA SQUARE VOLUNTEER MOUNTING STAND FOR ANIMAL CARE ASSOCIATION THAT RESCUE STREET DOGS, MUNDO PATITAS, BANNER VARIOUS OF VOLUNTEERS TAKING CARE OF ABANDONED DOG IN STAND SOUNDBITE (Spanish) DIRECTOR OF MUNDO PATITAS, ANIMAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, NORMA HUERTA, SAYING: "For over ten years, we've come here annually to help as many pilgrim dogs as possible. These dogs accompany pilgrims but get left behind when they return by metro, bus, or car." VARIOUS OF GUARDED RESCUED DOG IN ENCLOSURE BASILICA OF GUADALUPE ENTRY LEASHED DOG VARIOUS OF STREET DOG BESIDE MAN ON WHEELCHAIR GENERAL COMMISSIONER OF CITIZEN PROTECTION AND CIVIL PROTECTION OF THE GUSTAVO A. MADERO MAYOR'S OFFICE, ABRAHAM BORDEN, SPEAKING WITH COLLEAGUES SOUNDBITE (Spanish) GENERAL COMMISSIONER OF CITIZEN PROTECTION AND CIVIL PROTECTION OF THE GUSTAVO A. MADERO MAYOR'S OFFICE, ABRAHAM BORDEN, SAYING: "The Gustavo A. Madero local town rescued seven of these animals.They will be in a dog shelter we have in the street of Marta 190 and they'll be well cared for. Our first step is to ensure these sentient beings do not suffer, and then we'll find them a home." VETERINARY CLINIC, TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR DOGS VARIOUS OF RESCUED DOGS IN TEMPORARY CAGES STREET DOG AT THE BASILICA OF GUADALUPE
- Embargoed: 27th December 2024 01:27
- Keywords: Guadalupe's day Left dogs Mexican spirituality Mexico city Procession Street dogs
- Location: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
- City: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
- Country: Mexico
- Topics: South America / Central America,North America,Religion/Belief,Society/Social Issues
- Reuters ID: LVA002688513122024RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:During the annual Virgin of Guadalupe procession in Mexico City, many dogs were left abandoned as pilgrims concluded their journey on Thursday (December 12).
The event, which draws thousands, highlighted the issue of street dogs, following the pilgrims during days and being stranded at the Basilica.
Animal protection organization Mundo Patitas has been actively rescuing dogs for over a decade, ensuring they receive care.
Abraham Borden, a local official, reported that the animals were attended to, with efforts underway to find them homes, showcasing the community's dedication to animal welfare.
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