A deserted dog with a purple sweater curls up in a park, hoping to attract attention.

“She still doesn’t have a family” 💔

A group of animal-loving neighbors in the Mexican town of Cuautitlan realized something wasn’t right when they came upon a puppy in their neighborhood park recently.

The wire-haired dog was only one of the several strays, each with unique needs, in the Joyas de Cuautitlan area. However, the neighborhood residents, who are passionate about taking care of their neighborhood street dogs, soon saw that this little female required additional attention.

The poor girl, with her worrying cough and soft purple sweater, was curled up on a patch of grass.

The neighbors are typically only able to neuter the street dogs they come across due to a lack of room and resources, after which they release them back into the community. Beatriz Ordaz, however, made the decision to bring the dog home and have her cough examined this time.

She gave the puppy the name Catalina the Great, and she was happy that Ordaz would be taking good care of her. She quickly started to flourish on a regimented therapy plan.

“My son and I give her nebulization treatments,” Ordaz told The Dodo. “She’s doing better, but she still doesn’t have a family.”

Although Catalina’s past is still a mystery, Ordaz believes the charming young lady wasn’t abandoned on the streets at birth. She appears to have had a family in the past.

“She definitely lived in a house before, since she loves climbing up on her couch,” Ordaz said. “She’s a dog who loves to socialize with people.”

Like all the other dogs that roam Cuautitlan, Catalina is a love. Her tale of abandonment is regrettably not unique. Ordaz claims that there are many instances of neglect in both her neighborhood and her own nation.

However, Ordaz is committed to giving every stray dog she comes across—beginning with her cherished Catalina—the life they merit.

“I hope in my heart that someone gives this girl a chance,” Ordaz said. “As of now, I’m waiting for her to recover 100 percent from her respiratory illness.”

Catalina’s sickness requires her to wear her sweater all the time. It comforts her and keeps her warm throughout the day. Ordaz gives Catalina a lot of love and attention in addition to cleaning her sweater frequently and putting it back on with the utmost care.

Although no one has volunteered to provide Catalina with a long-term home as of yet, Ordaz is optimistic that the dog’s happily-ever-after will arrive soon.

She will continue to embrace the strong girl in the interim and think back on the lessons Catalina’s tale, in particular, has given her.

“Dogs give us so many chances,” Ordaz said. “They put their trust in us, even when we’ve failed. We have a lot to learn from them.”

To inquire about adopting Catalina, you can reach out to Beatriz Ordaz on WhatsApp at +52 55 1773 9770 or email La Casa Del Mestizo at [email protected].