Every day, numerous dogs roam the streets in search of food and a place to shelter. Johnny is one of those dogs who seems to have no owner and spends his days hoping that compassionate people will pet him and offer him something to eat.
Although the staff of a bakery called La Espiga fed him and gave him some of their products, unfortunately, they closed their shop. Now this young furry friend waits outside the closed store, hoping his friends will come by and give him a piece of bread, as they did before.
It’s heartbreaking to think that hundreds of dogs live on the streets, exposed to diseases and harsh conditions, but there are always others who help them. Now they hope that people will feel tempted to adopt or feed Johnny whenever they see him.
Puppy waits for food outside the bakery, unaware that it is closed forever
According to Amandi Rodríguez Maya, a Facebook user, she posted in a group called Lost in Tampico Madero and Altamira that a dog she believes has no owners was very sad outside a bakery that had closed its doors forever, and no one received him as usual or gave him bread or food as before.
The innocent canine waited or lay all day outside the branch, hoping to be fed, but this will no longer happen because the “La Espiga” branch in downtown Tampico closed in mid-December 2022.
“His name is Johnny… They saw him sleeping outside the Cuidado con el Perro store in the market, but mostly he waited outside the ‘La Espiga’ bakery because he knew they always offered him a taco, whether it was raining, cold, or hot, the staff there always came and gave him his food, and now that they closed, he continues to wait outside for his food.” According to the post, the canine seems to be sad.
The main objective of the post is to encourage people who see him to give him some food, as many people were moved by the story and felt sorry for the situation in which the beautiful Johnny finds himself. “If you see him around, invite him to eat, he loves little bags with kibbles and occasionally chicken was one of his favorites, but don’t give him any bones, it hurts him,” the post says.
A Warm and Loving Home
With a clean bill of health, it was time to bring our new friend to its forever home. We prepared a cozy bed, complete with soft blankets and a few toys to help it feel secure. Slowly, the dog began to trust us. It was a gradual process, but with patience and love, we watched it transform from a scared, lonely stray to a happy, affectionate companion.
Celebrating a Special Birthday
Today is this little dog’s birthday, a day that symbolizes not just its birth, but its rebirth into a new life. We decided to make this day special, filled with all the love and joy it deserves. We decorated our home with balloons and streamers, baked a special dog-friendly cake, and showered it with toys and treats. Although it may not understand the significance of birthdays, it certainly felt the warmth and happiness of being celebrated.
A Birthday Wish
Dear Little Friend,
Happy Birthday! Today, we celebrate not just your special day but the incredible journey you’ve been on. From the harsh streets to the comfort of a loving home, you’ve shown remarkable strength and resilience. You are no longer alone, and you’ll never have to face another birthday without someone to celebrate with.
May your days be filled with endless love, belly rubs, and joyful moments. You have found your forever family, and we are so grateful to have you in our lives. Here’s to many more birthdays and happy times together.
With all our love, Your Forever Family