The Stray Dog Story
In the picturesque village of San Miguel de Allende, high in central Mexico's mountainous desert, the stray dogs make a life for themselves.
They wander down narrow cobblestone streets, past wooden doors laden with flowery vines, in search of cafes where a hasty diner might have dropped a morsel or two. Independent, true survivors, these street dogs are not known for their looks, and are seldom loved.
Back in 1994, La Princessa stood above the rest. She was no beauty, just a black, short haired mutt with two tan dots over her eyes, and ears that stuck out something fierce.
"She looked like a bat," one observer noted, "and her figure was unfortunate."
