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.