In San Raymondo Galban, Uxaka, there is a fuel station in which the fuel is not only sent, but also honey in all four.
There are Lives Mailo, Mestizo puppy that was saved from the streets that, with his green uniform, his noble view and a calm walk between bombs and cars, gained the hearts of thousands on social networks and real life.
Mailo was not always lucky.
He arrived skinny, dirty and afraid from the service station where it now prevails. The workers received it, served water, food and a second opportunity. Little by little, Mailo began to trust, until it became an inseparable part of the team. Today, he is proudly wears Chalequito in his embroidered name and revives the clients who move the tail as if he knew that his story is distinctive.
But what seemed to be a daily gesture has become a viral phenomenon. The sponsorship providers have opened a Tiktok account -@MailoelperrroGasolinero – where they appear their routine: sleep in the gasoline pump, run with the messengers, and they receive the cuddles of children who visit them and put in the pictures of tourists who only pass the place to find out.
MAILO already adds more than 18 million “like” and half a million followers on the platform. But for him, the important thing is not the numbers, but to continue to do what is more passionate about it: to be close to those who saved him and return this double love.
Its history, in addition to tenders, releases a strong message about the adoption of animals and animal care in the street. Because behind every deserted hill, there is a story awaiting telling it … or simply foreplay.
Mailo’s case has raised increasing interest in social networks and local media, but also worked as a catalyst to address the problem of animal abandonment in Oakaka.
According to the data of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (IGI), more than 70 % of 23 million dogs in Mexico live in a street position, making the country one of the largest number of homeless animals in Latin America. Oaxaca, in particular, faces a structural deficiency of animal monitoring centers and effective sterilization campaigns, which exacerbates the problem.
MAILO’s media influence had a positive impact on local initiatives. Associations such as Huellitas de Amor Oaxaca and Adopta Oaxaca have reported an increase in adoption and donation requests in recent months, derived from part of viral stories like you.
In addition, the official Tiktok account for Mailo, Mailoelperrrogasolinero remains active with frequent posts. Until May 2025, she exceeded 18.2 million “like” and has more than 547 thousand followers, according to the data verified on the platform. Its digital presence has motivated other services stations in the country to repeat this type of adoption, which enhances not only animal care, but also a closer and more socially responsibility image in front of their societies.
MAILO’s history is an example of how daily actions transform facts, and how social networks, used well, amplifies sympathy messages and social responsibility.
