They’re usually the first to greet you at the door. And according to a beautiful Mexican tradition, they’re also the first to come back.
Today is Día de los Muertos de la Mascota — a heartfelt observance honoring the pets we’ve loved and lost. Our beloved animals are believed to be the first souls to return, arriving before anyone else.
In anticipation of their visit, KPRC 2’s Bill Barajas and his wife built an ofrenda — a small altar — for their three dogs who have passed: Toby, Sidney and Charlie.
On it? A bowl of water for the long journey home. A candle to light the way. Their favorite treats. And a toy or two.
It’s a small gesture for three dogs that meant — and still mean — the world to them.
The broader Day of the Dead celebration begins Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 2. That’s when families welcome back the souls of their human loved ones.
