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Location: Oviède, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

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June 24, 2025

Statue of Rufos, the dog of Oviedo.

"Rufo was a stray dog—a cross between a Mastiff and a German Shepherd—who appeared one day on the streets of Oviedo in the 1980s. He was very friendly and was immediately welcomed by the people of Oviedo, although attempts by some families to adopt him were unsuccessful. Rufo repeatedly returned to the streets and to Campo de San Francisco, where he spent much of his time. Neighbors fed him and gave him affection, while the city council took care of vaccinations and bathing. During the harsh Asturian winters, the neighbors helped him find shelter in one of the building's porches. Rufo was said to have belonged to everyone, but he belonged to no one. He was a bit of a thug; he appeared wherever there was excitement, attending the Prince of Asturias Award, Real Oviedo matches, mayoral inaugurations, civic demonstrations, and other major events. Rufo's earthly cycle ended in 1997.

In 2015, a memorial was built in his memory. his statue was inaugurated on Dr. Casal Street, very close to Uria Street and San Francisco Field. The bronze work was created by Ovetense artist Sara Iglesias Poli. Rufo sits on the street and looks at passersby, as if asking what we're going to do for fun today.

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Location: Oviède, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

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