Peace Corps warned me during training about all of the street dogs I would encounter. They also predicted that it would be tempting to touch them, feed them, and take a few of them in. While I have avoided adopting these mangy little mutts, I can’t help but save some food for them and give ’em a good pat on the head. Here are some of my favorites.
the twigster,
Josephine
PS: The first little pup pictured does have a home! After spending an evening feeding her all the pan I just bought, I asked around about her the next day and she lives right by the river!
thetwigster 
That would be very hard for me as well to not want to save all the animals! Thanks for the post!
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They are so cute. Remember you have Milano at home, (he does not like to share you or Francesca).
Love you,
Mom
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I obviously support you taking care of these dogs, but if you get mange, or fleas, I will not be visiting, and I definitely won’t be bringing any delicious baked goods.
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There are packs of 10-30 dogs that roam the streets of Pachuca at night…kind of scary actually! We’re going to find Damon all bitten up and with rabies by IST!
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Do people in your community have dogs as pets? Do the people of your community think the street dogs need homes?
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Most people have dogs that serve as guards, and it is common to keep the dogs up on the roof. I’ll have to post some pictures of this. Unfortunately, a lot of people look at the street dogs with disgust, and don’t take much else interest in them. Since it is not common to neuter the dogs here, there are tons of street dogs.
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Are the street dogs dangerous? Are dogs the only animals roaming the streets?
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The dogs are the only ones roaming the streets. Well, there are plenty of chickens too that like to go for a little stroll.
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So are you not allowed to take some of the dogs in, or is it just a suggestion not to? Also are there no leashes, or are the dogs just less aggressive than many in the USA?
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Why are there so many street dogs? Where did they come from?
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Are the roofs flat? Can you take a photo of a dog on a roof?
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Yes, they are. I will definitely post some photos of the roof dwellers.
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Are the street dogs usually unfriendly?
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They usually mind their own business, and tend to be pretty shy.
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How often do you feed the dogs?
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Whenever I have some extra food on me and I come across a lonely doggy.
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How can a dog live on the roof? How is it getting taken care of?
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People feed the dogs on the roof and still consider them to be pets. However, they are more equivalent to what we consider as guard dogs in the US. You won’t find a Mexican bed sleeping in the same bed as the owner. Usually, they don’t ever sleep in the house in Huimilpan.
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Why do they let the dogs live on the roof? do they not like them to live in the home?
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