On the Mexico side of the border, just south of the small community of Sasabe, a quiet humanitarian effort continues week after week.
The once-populated border town saw many of its residents flee two years ago after cartel-related violence forced families to abandon their homes and businesses. But not everyone left. Many dogs — some strays, some pets — were left behind, with no one to care for them.
Gail Kocourek and a group of volunteers make regular trips from Tucson to the border to feed, check on and care for dozens of dogs that roam the area.
She explains she started by helping humans, providing food and water when she can…