Dog Whose Front Paws Were Brutally Cut Off By An Organized Criminal Group In Mexico Is Running To Become “Pet Of The Year”

An elderly dog who has faced great difficulties in life is currently leading the race for the Pet of the Year accolade.

Pay de Limón (also known as Lemon Pie) has the potential to be named America’s Beloved Pet for 2023 if his fortunes continue to improve.

The top award comprises of a two-page spread in Catster or Dogster Magazine and a check of USD $5,000 (AUD $7,235), which would be immensely beneficial for Pay de Limón to cover his medical expenses and other needs.

Pay de Limón presently resides at Milagros Caninos, an animal sanctuary located in Mexico City that caters to dogs that have undergone severe hardships.

But what really happened to him?

As per Limon’s bio on the sanctuary’s website, the dog was unfortunate enough to be caught by an organized criminal group in Fresnillo Zacatecas. The shelter clarified that the cartel utilized Limon for practicing severing his digits, similar to the way they remove body parts of abducted humans. Such a macabre case!

Eventually, the criminals abandoned Limon in a garbage bin where he was discovered and later rescued. Understandably, Limon was initially quite scared and apprehensive. However, the rescuers spent several years regaining his confidence.

His tale became widespread across the globe and was translated into seventeen distinct languages. Limon embarked on journeys to attend events and even made an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Pay de Limon currently holds the top position in America’s Beloved Pet competition, with voting still ongoing.

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