No pet deserves to suffer neglect, yet many animals face harsh conditions due to irresponsible ownership.
This was the reality for a dog in Mexico City who was regularly left chained outside his home, regardless of the weather.
A heartbreaking video showed the dog curled up tightly, trying to shield himself during a violent storm with heavy rain and hail. His owners appeared indifferent to his suffering.
The footage, captured by a concerned neighbor, was shared on Twitter in hopes of drawing attention to the dog’s plight.
The neighbor, posting under the username @JC_real__, wrote, “Once again I want to inform my neighbors that regardless of the weather or the storm, they leave Leo outdoors. Animal welfare agency, please help him, mayor Gustavo A. Madero.”
The video quickly gained attention, prompting Letty Varela, an official from the animal control brigade in Mexico City, to respond. In a Twitter update, Varela confirmed that the brigade had successfully rescued the dog, named Leo.
“Comrades from the animal control brigade of the Secretariat for the security of citizens in Mexico City talked to us and convinced us. The dog was previously rescued from the terrible conditions in which he was and is currently being followed and cared for by our doctors. Enough with animal cruelty,” she stated.
Varela later shared an uplifting update showing Leo’s remarkable transformation. “Together we change tales. What a pride it was to rescue this dog yesterday and today to make him calm, loving, and happy. Thanks to all my colleagues from the animal control brigade for their dedication and work,” she said.
Thanks to the neighbor’s quick action and the animal control brigade’s efforts, Leo now has a second chance at a happy and healthy life, free from neglect and cruelty.
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