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At first glance, Lima may not seem like the friendliest of cities. Mostly because of the traffic, and the people creating or complaining about the traffic, but we’ll leave that discussion for another time. As a brand-new mother of a 4-year-old mixed breed, mid-size, all around beautiful creature named Cara (Delevigne?), I’ve been surprised to learn that Lima is turning into a friendlier place for all species. Slowly but surely.
My cousin and I adopted Cara about two and a half months ago. She lived on the streets since she was a pup in my uncle’s gated community in Chorrillos. The neighbors referred to her as ‘bonita,’ and would give her food, friendly hellos and goodbyes—but never a home. My uncle couldn’t take her in, or the 9 pups she had about two years ago, because he already has a few pets of his own. His love for her, however, set him on the mission to find her a fitting home.
His intentions were set on the night we were invited to his place for a birthday party. After a few hours, and a few drinks, Cara came up in our chat. He told us her story and, of course, everyone was moved to teary-eyed mush. That’s because she’s been thrown out of two homes yet is still the sweetest, most gentle and loving dog there ever was. The conversation moved to another topic but, without my noticing, my uncle had gone outside to find Cara.
He told me to come out. It was drizzling that Lima drizzle that just sticks on you and makes the night even colder. She was sitting waiting for my uncle to give her more treats, but now it was my turn. I fell in love immediately (obviously) and knew right away that she deserved better. As I said goodbye, I whispered in her ear: “I’m coming back, OK?”
OK, the sob story ends here. It’s been a beautiful 2.5 months of having Cara in my life, though it’s no easy task training a teenage mom.
Thankfully, the Traveling & Living in Peru office is dog (or maybe just Cara) friendly, as are many places around Lima and not just cafes. More pet friendly places keep popping up every day so this list will be updated frequently.
Cover photo: Lugares Pet Friendly Peru Facebook Page