American couple backpacking in Mexico are followed everywhere by a stray dog they name ‘Amigo,’ so they take him home to Philadelphia


Amigo means friend in Spanish, and you can make an amigo out of any dog!

To find your soul dog is the most amazing feeling, but for your soul dog to find you?! Now, that is an out-of-body experience. It’s the most precious feeling ever and the most beautiful bond. This American couple was backpacking in Mexico. While they were there, a cute little dog started following them everywhere. And we mean, everywhere! The shop, the bar (until 3 AM), to work, home, and eventually, they were convinced he needed to follow them all the way back home, to Philadelphia USA. And so, they did just that and brought their new amigo home, whom they named Amigo.

How did your dog get the name 'Amigo'?

How did your dog get the name ‘Amigo’?

We love seeing a canine glow up. From street dog to spoiled family dog, this is what we want to see more of. Dogs deserve all the love in the world and we should provide them with that. It’s not easy living on the streets and this pup had to do that for who knows how long? Luckily, he wasn’t in too bad of shape, so they got him all of his shots, are feeding him well, and now he’s been with them for over two years, living his best life. He even has a feline sibling that he adores! They get caught cuddling for a nap, often. If that’s not a dog glow up, than I don’t know what is!

We were backpacking in Bacalar, Mexico. This lovely pup started following us everywhere. at restaurants, at bars, anywhere we went

We were backpacking in Bacalar, Mexico. This lovely pup started following us everywhere. at restaurants, at bars, anywhere we went

since he was a street dog, he didn't have a name, but everytime we saw him... we'd say "Hola Amigo" and eventually he knew that was him.

since he was a street dog, he didn’t have a name, but everytime we saw him… we’d say “Hola Amigo” and eventually he knew that was him.

The rest is history... we found a way to bring him home. Mi Amigo, My Friend.♥

The rest is history… we found a way to bring him home. Mi Amigo, My Friend.♥

Listen, we’re not uncultured swines (Toy Story reference)! We know that in some cultures and small towns around the world, stray dogs are still part of the family, even though they live on the streets. But this couple made sure that this pup didn’t belong to anyone, and in fact, they seemed encouraged to take this sweet canine companion home. Heck, the dog himself never wanted to leave their side. And whenever they would show up, he would jump up with his tail wagging with excitement.

just a former street dog basking in the sun with his surplus of toys S

just a former street dog basking in the sun with his surplus of toys S

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home... restaurants

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home… restaurants

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home... randomly walking through town...every single night

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home… randomly walking through town…every single night

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home... stores

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home… stores

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home... how did you find me while i'm working reception?

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home… how did you find me while i’m working reception?

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home... THE BAR

when a stray finds you everywhere and follows you home… THE BAR

sitting there until 3am...

sitting there until 3am…

okay okay i get it.... you're following us home

okay okay i get it…. you’re following us home

thanks for choosing US, Amigo. Let's go home

thanks for choosing US, Amigo. Let’s go home

i hope in every lifetime my dog is my dog

i hope in every lifetime my dog is my dog

Amigo is living his best life now, with tons of toys, a raincoat for rainy walks, and love from everyone around him. We hope this family continues to live their best life and maybe learn a thing or two from each other. We have no idea what Amigo went through on the streets, but he was still able to welcome these humans into his heart. And these humans could have fallen for stray dog stereotypes and thought he was dirty or something and ignored him. But instead, they opened their hearts and home to him.

It’s a beautiful love story for the entire fur family!

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