Category Archives: Adoptions

In poetic literature, Zephyr refers to a soft, gentle breeze. The dog in front of me however is more of a whirlwind – in the past five minutes alone, he has jumped on the bed, knocked over a glass of … Continue reading

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The dry well was 40 feet deep. And what was that sound coming from the very bottom? Did someone say “meow”? A cat had fallen to the bottom and couldn’t get out! A woman called Friendicoes, and was so frantic, … Continue reading

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2 years back when I was leaving Ansal Plaza with my husband after a visit we were shocked to see a vehicle carelessly running over a tiny 2 month puppy that had strayed onto the path. The little darling was … Continue reading

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“Laila” rechristened at Friendicoes is a 7 year old German Shepherd who was abandoned on the road outside Friendicoes by her “owners”. Some shopkeepers who saw her came and informed Friendicoes about her and immediately we brought her in to … Continue reading

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The five week old mutt tussles excitedly with the ragged blanket. As I look on, he throws himself into a one sided battle of tug of war. The threadbare cloth is his opponent and his comrade, the dumpster behind my … Continue reading

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Golden Oldie “Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.” – Sydney Jeanne Seward Tethered to a side post with a dirty leash, on the busy road outside Friendicoes .that’s how Goldie now renamed Shaggy … Continue reading

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A Whole Lotta Fizz! A ginger streak flies past your eyes stopping only to take a quick nip at your toes. Fast as lightening she disappears under the bed, only to emerge on the other side and pounce on a … Continue reading

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Her eyes look up at you with unwavering faith, chocolate brown pools of love and devotion. Her shiny coat begs to be stroked as she leans towards you for a pat. That’s the moment you fall deeply in love with … Continue reading

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    “Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware. Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.” – Rudyard Kipling Today, our hearts lie in tatters. It is not the first time and it is far from the last, … Continue reading

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  Rio is everything you would want in a pet. But this gentle soul is still homeless. Rio is still waiting for Santa to bring him his Christmas gift. Abandoned by his family due to a weak back and other … Continue reading

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