Two local organizations are currently caring for five dogs rescued from abuse cases referred by the District Attorney’s Office, highlighting both the severity of animal neglect in the region and the role of community-led efforts in rehabilitation.

Voluntariado Rosarito and Huellitas Enjambre have expanded their work beyond organizing socialization walks, providing medical care and recovery support for dogs suffering from severe malnutrition, ehrlichiosis, physical trauma, and burns. Among the animals receiving care are Rot, Mila, Lara, Lila, Pit, and Gordita.

One of the most critical cases is Rot, a dog fighting canine ehrlichiosis, a serious tick-borne disease. His recovery has been supported by veterinarian Fabián Flores.

Lara and Lila were rescued from a property where they had been deprived of food and water, leaving them in a state of extreme malnutrition. Three dogs were originally reported at the location, but only the two survived by the time authorities carried out a search warrant.

After their rescue, a volunteer with Huellitas Enjambre took them in, preventing their transfer to the municipal shelter and helping coordinate a network of foster care and veterinary support.

Both dogs are now in a temporary foster home under the care of a U.S.-based organization and are expected to be transferred across the border as they continue their path toward permanent adoption.

Mila, rescued alongside her brother Balú, also spent time at Animal Control before being placed in foster care by volunteers. Balú has since been adopted, while Mila remains in foster placement with support from a U.S. organization, awaiting relocation.

Gordita and Pit were found during a separate operation, living in unsanitary conditions and suffering from severe malnutrition. Gordita is currently in foster care, while Pit remains at the municipal shelter awaiting adoption.

Liz López, a representative of Huellitas Enjambre, emphasized the importance of foster homes, noting that community members play a critical role in the recovery process.

“We encourage people to become foster families. A foster home is the bridge to full rehabilitation for these dogs, especially those that have suffered abuse and neglect,” she said.

She also highlighted the efforts of local volunteers who are currently providing foster care for several of the rescued dogs.

Both organizations are grassroots initiatives made up of local residents. Alongside rescue efforts, they aim to raise awareness about animal abuse and the conditions many dogs face in the municipal shelter. Every two weeks, they organize walks as part of an ongoing commitment to improving the animals’ quality of life.