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Homeless Woman Found In A Garbage Bag On The Street With 6 Dogs Refuses To Go To A Shelter Because They Don’t Allow Pets
We see stories of dogs’ loyalty all around, but this one proves it can be two-sided. A 65-year-old homeless woman was spotted on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico, hiding from rain and cold inside a black plastic bag. It turned out that the big garbage bag was an improvised shelter for her and six dogs she cares for. Luz Maria Olmedo Beltran, known as “Chole,” has been living on the streets for 8 years, but despite life being cruel to her, she cares about the wellbeing of her dogs more than her own. They give her protection, warmth, and above all— love and companionship.
The shocking scene, caught by photographer Omar Camarillo’s lens, broke hearts online not only because of the unimaginable conditions an elderly woman has to live in, but as testimony that those who have the least set the greatest example of unconditional love and compassion.
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A 65-year-old homeless woman was spotted in a garbage bag with 6 dogs on the streets of Tijuana
Image credits: Omar Camarillo
Image credits: Omar Camarillo
For half an hour, the local police desperately tried to convince “Chole” to go to a shelter, but she refused
Image credits: Omar Camarillo
The police officers spent half an hour trying to persuade the woman to accept their help and stay at a shelter, but she burst into tears as she didn’t want to leave her faithful companions behind. The animals are not allowed at the shelter, so she chooses to stay outside no matter what.
“Chole,” who has been living on the streets for 8 years, prefers to stay outside with her dogs because animals are not allowed at the shelter
Image credits: Omar Camarillo
The woman was scared the dogs would be left all alone if she had been taken to a shelter. “I don’t want to go, I don’t need help, I’m fine here,” she said to the police. “Chole” couldn’t abandon her 6 loyal companions, one of which was about to give birth. After all, they only had each other.
Image credits: Omar Camarillo
The police couldn’t leave her in cold and dangerous conditions and finally managed to convince her to find shelter for the night
Image credits: Omar Camarillo
Apparently, “Chole” spent the night at her son’s place, but was back on the streets the next day
Image credits: Omar Camarillo
After the heartbreaking story went viral, a kind local woman decided to help “Chole”
Image credits: Alejandra Cordova Castro
After reading the story, Alejandra Cordova Castro was deeply touched and decided to help “Chole” with what she and the dogs need the most: water, food, blankets, socks, etc. It’s a simple, kind gesture that doesn’t cost much, but means the world to the elderly woman trying to survive in her harsh reality.
The story got a lot of attention online, but Alejandra was actually the first one to help, and she encourages others to do the same
Image credits: Alejandra Cordova Castro
Alejandra Cordova Castro posted about her good deed on her Facebook not to get attention, but to encourage people who are around to contribute with whatever they can and even offered to help transport it. “Chole” can be found between Constitución street and Baja California in Tijuana.
“She said thank you so many times that she made me cry,” Alejandra said.
Image credits: Alejandra Cordova Castro
“Chole” now stays at the shelter for 50 pesos a day. It’s in a very bad condition, but at least her furry family is together
“I was shocked by the conditions in which the woman lives. I was able to realize that ‘La Chole’ has a great heart because she helps animals despite having many shortcomings,” photographer Omar Camarillo told Bored Panda.
Despite life treating her harshly, “Chole” has a kind heart and hopes the government donates a place for her so that she can rescue even more dogs
Image credits: Omar Camarillo
Image credits: Omar Camarillo
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Paul Werner 4 years ago
Her dogs are the only ones who haven't let her down and have been there for her. So many people won't even look a homeless person in the eye much less talk to them. They're just regular people with feelings. Even if you can't help them sometimes just talking to them means more.
Kimberley McMillan 4 years ago
This is honestly why people would prefer to stay in their tent cities than go to a shelter. Being forced to leave behind their only companions is heartbreaking. :(
Spaghetti 4 years ago
Especially if they're the ones who stayed with you the whole way <3
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TheReader19 4 years ago (edited)
Now I'm crying and stressed, in some of the photo's Chloe wasn't even wearing shoes. The dogs looked so well cared for my heart hurts for them. Ps, I do give to charity and I can only give so much before I'll be living in the streets. I only say this because there are some donkeys out here criticising people who post on articles like this
Aliquid A 4 years ago
A lot of people don't realize that going to a shelter isn't always that easy. Dogs are one issue, another example is shopping carts. It isn't uncommon to see a homeless individual with a shopping cart full of their stuff. That stuff is literally their life's belongings. It is everything that they have. If they can't bring it into the shelter, it will be stolen by the time they come out in the morning.
Christina Uhlir 4 years ago
The shelters for homeless people should serve homeless right, to accommodate all their needs, for God's sake. This makes me angry.
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Mshauri Mazuri 4 years ago
I would also not leave my dog if that means I won't be able to come back.
Louise B 4 years ago
My town has a vet service for homeless people with pets. There's a lovely man who has no home but he has two adorable puppies that he loves, they obviously give him a reason to get up in the morning. I was talking to him one day and a woman came along and started whining to no one in particular about the dog's welfare, completely ignoring the human being who had no choice but to beg on the streets. We don't deserve dogs they are just angels. They never leave anyone behind. We need to learn from their example
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Animals are family. All of them are here under our watch. People should respect others like Chole who are guardians of animals. I hope she gets a home soon, for her and her family
Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
I'd rather live on the street (if I had no other option) than abandon my two cats... in the off chance I'd never see them again. I have a feeling that Chole's pet companions would probably never be reunited with her if she left them behind...
Paul Werner 4 years ago
Her dogs are the only ones who haven't let her down and have been there for her. So many people won't even look a homeless person in the eye much less talk to them. They're just regular people with feelings. Even if you can't help them sometimes just talking to them means more.
Kimberley McMillan 4 years ago
This is honestly why people would prefer to stay in their tent cities than go to a shelter. Being forced to leave behind their only companions is heartbreaking. :(
Spaghetti 4 years ago
Especially if they're the ones who stayed with you the whole way <3
Load More Replies... TheReader19 4 years ago (edited)
Now I'm crying and stressed, in some of the photo's Chloe wasn't even wearing shoes. The dogs looked so well cared for my heart hurts for them. Ps, I do give to charity and I can only give so much before I'll be living in the streets. I only say this because there are some donkeys out here criticising people who post on articles like this
Aliquid A 4 years ago
A lot of people don't realize that going to a shelter isn't always that easy. Dogs are one issue, another example is shopping carts. It isn't uncommon to see a homeless individual with a shopping cart full of their stuff. That stuff is literally their life's belongings. It is everything that they have. If they can't bring it into the shelter, it will be stolen by the time they come out in the morning.
Christina Uhlir 4 years ago
The shelters for homeless people should serve homeless right, to accommodate all their needs, for God's sake. This makes me angry.
Load More Replies... Mshauri Mazuri 4 years ago
I would also not leave my dog if that means I won't be able to come back.
Louise B 4 years ago
My town has a vet service for homeless people with pets. There's a lovely man who has no home but he has two adorable puppies that he loves, they obviously give him a reason to get up in the morning. I was talking to him one day and a woman came along and started whining to no one in particular about the dog's welfare, completely ignoring the human being who had no choice but to beg on the streets. We don't deserve dogs they are just angels. They never leave anyone behind. We need to learn from their example
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Animals are family. All of them are here under our watch. People should respect others like Chole who are guardians of animals. I hope she gets a home soon, for her and her family
Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
I'd rather live on the street (if I had no other option) than abandon my two cats... in the off chance I'd never see them again. I have a feeling that Chole's pet companions would probably never be reunited with her if she left them behind...
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