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Pregnant Dog Rescued From Iztapalapa Blast Shows Early Recovery as Puppies Fight for Life

The shelter overseeing her care reports cautious progress, with a continued need for public support.

Overview

  • Cereza survived the September 10 tanker explosion at the Puente de la Concordia in Iztapalapa that the Mexico City government says has killed 10 people and injured dozens.
  • Veterinarians performed an emergency cesarean that delivered five puppies after she arrived with severe second- and third-degree burns.
  • Huellitas, amor sin fronteras says Cereza has begun to eat and remains under intensive care, with her prognosis described as reserved.
  • Her five newborns—four males and one female—are in critical condition under continuous monitoring following a high-risk birth.
  • Video circulating online shows Cereza running through smoke from the blast, and the shelter has published donation details and supply requests to fund treatment.