Monumento al Perro Callejero, Bronze sculpture in Tlalpan, Mexico.
The Monumento al Perro Callejero is a bronze sculpture in Tlalpan that depicts a thin stray dog named Peluso with visible ribs and a downcast expression. It stands along Insurgentes Sur Avenue and shows the physical reality of street life.
The monument was inaugurated in 2008 through donations gathered by Milagros Caninos, an animal welfare organization. It marked a turning point in public attention toward the problems of abandoned animals in the city.
The monument honors the many abandoned dogs that roam the city daily, and reminds visitors of the reality of street life for these animals. It has become a meeting point for people concerned with animal welfare.
The monument is located between the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Vivanco Sports Center near two Metrobús stations. This location makes it easy to reach for visitors using public transportation.
The bronze plaque at the base contains a message written from Peluso's perspective describing the hardships faced by street dogs. This personal touch makes the monument more than just a statue.
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