What to Know
- Covina resident Monica Lopez had her home burglarized this past November.
- The thieves took $2,000 meant for her mortgage payment and her wedding rings from her marriage of 57 years to her late husband, Arturo.
- Lopez’s American boxer, Rocky, appears to have protected the home, preventing the thieves from taking more.
- Rocky was found a few blocks away from the home, with trauma to his head. He died that same night.
A Covina woman whose dog was killed following a burglary in her home has added a new member to her family after NBC4 viewers gifted her a puppy.
Katherine and Ralph Fuentes said they were moved by Monica Lopez’s story after she opened up to NBC4 about the grief she endured when her American boxer, Rocky, was killed after a home burglary. Lopez had celebrated Thanksgiving with her family just months ago and when she returned home that night, she found her belongings in disarray and Rocky missing.
Lopez learned her beloved Rocky was spotted a few blocks away with trauma to his head after protecting the home. He died of his injuries later that night.
After hearing Lopez express her grief, the Fuentes family immediately knew they wanted to help.
“It broke my heart. It really did,” Katherine Fuentes said.
“Katherine, she looked at me and I saw the look and I was like ‘Yeah, I’m thinking the same thing,’” Ralph Fuentes said. “And she’s like, ‘We have to give her one of our puppies.’”
Just four weeks earlier, the couple’s cane corsos birthed a litter of 10 puppies. On Sunday, the Fuentes family met Lopez at her home and presented her with two puppies for her to choose from.
“Hi, baby! I’m your new mom,” Lopez said to the puppy she chose. As soon as Ralph handed the Covina resident her new pet, she was moved to tears over the kind gesture.
“This is not an animal, this is an angel,” Lopez said, embracing her new puppy.
Allison Craig is a passionate sports writer and analyst with a deep love for game strategies, player performances, and the latest trends in the sports world. With years of experience covering football, basketball, tennis, and more, she delivers insightful analysis and engaging content for sports enthusiasts.
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