The rains of 2009 brought Karappi to us. A tea stall owner at one of our locations informed Mrs. Hansa Roy about a heavily pregnant stray dog who was roaming around in search of food at a place that was a kilometre away from that spot.
In our first meeting, she turned out to be a very friendly dog. She began to have food twice from us. She became food secure and roaming around in search of food in heavy traffic came to a complete stop. She delivered a fortnight later a litter of four pups; Motan, Baldev, Hawa Hawai and Suraj. She was a proud mother. Four months down the line she was spayed, while her kids were taken only when they grew up.
It was a happy family that was reassured of food every day, in addition to love and care. Infact, with time, food became less of their concern and the daily meeting was more of a bonding time for us.
That one constant was peace on Karappi’s face and a beautiful smile, eyes beaming gratitude; right from the point she walked in heavily pregnant into our lives, when she delivered, when her pups grew up and even when they became adults.
Karappi had aged, those wrinkles, faded fur and glazed eyes reminded us of that although she forever remained her cheerful self. She had become a graceful old lady, who loved the company of her children all the time and had smiles to offer to even those who negated her presence. Karappi meant happiness.
Then, on the 7th of August, 2017, she was lying motionless. It was the second episode of a violent death in an area that had never known to peacefully co-exist with stray dogs. She was ruthlessly run down. That put an end to the presence of one of the most beautiful souls we had. If you feel Karappi and those like her deserve better, do GIVE ANIMALS A BRAKE.
Karappi June, 2009 – 7th August, 2017.
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