Dogs in India

I am on a hair-trigger as far as cruelty to animals is concerned and was very fearful of what I might find in India . The plight of animals in Morocco is very dismal but I got a great surprise in India. We all know  the sacred cows are cherished but this goes for all animals. There are lots and lots of  street dogs but I saw bowls of water and food put out on many streets. I saw only a very few very skinny dogs in rural areas. Of course dogs are hit on roads especially at night but everyone goes to great pains to avoid this. Loads of families own dogs and in fact, oddly so, I saw three Saint Bernards in one morning !!! To be honest owning a 'breed' as opposed to a mut seems to be a  status symbol in India and this does not sit so well with me but at least they are cared for, unlike in Morocco where teenagers own trophy dogs and have no idea about dog care or training. I noticed many of the street dogs had a snipped ear showing that they had been neutered, an impressive positive thing. The last photo shows Lucy, rescued from the street as a puppy, that lives a great life at the homestay where I was  staying in Myesore. For nine days I had a pet who came to my room for secret treats and lots of pats, a holiday highlight for me !!!!

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[Katie]

Another Lucy.... sweet