Peggy, formerly Haku, was just a puppy—no more than five months old—when she was found in 2023 in Tulum after being hit by a vehicle and left without care for some time. When Alma Animal Tulum was informed, they stepped in to help. Her injuries were severe, and her back leg had to be amputated. Alma’s founder personally fostered Peggy during her recovery, making sure she had a safe and calm environment to heal.

 

Now living in California, Peggy has adapted extremely well to life on three legs. She spends her days enjoying sunshine, hikes, and plenty of open space—alongside Ponchita, another former street dog from Tulum.

Ponchita, formerly La Guera, was found in 2022 abandoned outside an apartment complex in Tulum, sleeping in the street beside a puddle and scavenging for food in trash piles. 

 

With the help of Tulum Animal Rescue—a local platform run by a dedicated individual who works tirelessly to connect animals in need with people who can help—Ponchita was treated for parasites and minor skin issues. Through a patchwork of support from local vets, fosters, and everyday people willing to step in, she was vetted and cleared for travel. Dr. Juan’s clinic was instrumental in making sure she received care in time to make the journey to California where she now lives in a loving home on secured acreage alongside Peggy, where both dogs enjoy safety, sunshine, and the freedom to roam.