A Man, the Streets, and His Only Family 

In the heart of Tijuana, Mexico, a 60-year-old man named Soledad has spent the last six years living on the streets, not alone, but with his loyal dogs — his only family. These dogs, his constant companions, offer him solace, love, and purpose in a world that has largely forgotten him.

When the storms come, while others may seek shelter indoors, Soledad chooses to stay with his dogs, enduring the harsh rain rather than risk being separated from them. “They are my family,” he says, with a determination that speaks to the profound bond he shares with them. To keep them dry, he wraps them in a bag, sheltering them as best he can from the downpour. In his eyes, their safety and well-being are everything.

This incredible act of love and sacrifice highlights a bond that transcends the challenges of homelessness and adversity. For Soledad, his dogs are more than just pets — they are his emotional anchor, his source of comfort, and his reason to keep going, even when life seems impossible.

Soledad’s dream is simple yet deeply poignant: a safe place where he and his dogs can stay together, where they will never have to part. In a world where so many struggle to survive, his story serves as a powerful reminder of the unwavering loyalty and love that animals bring into our lives, and how even the most difficult circumstances can be made more bearable when we have someone by our side — in this case, someone with four paws.

Soledad and his dogs may not have much, but they have each other. And in that, they have everything.