Buddy And Papayi: The True Story Of An Indie Pup And His Best Friend

Ever since Buddy the little Indie pup entered Papayi?s life it has been one adventure after another for them both. Buddy lived on the streets of Bengaluru-a teeming metropolis in South India. How he charmed everyone he met managed to move from the streets to Papayi?s home and heart and helped her family battle the pandemic lockdown blues is described in this true story that will bring smiles tears and warmth to your heart.Street dogs in urban India have a difficult life. They have to claim their space forage for food live through disease and pain face human cruelty battle traffic and be lucky enough to live another day. Yet through all these challenges the highly intelligent and resilient local Indian breeds make many friends - both human and animal. You will meet many such friends of Buddy in this book. Dogs' capacity to bring joy to humans is unparalleled due to their unconditional and un-judgmental nature. During the lockdowns induced by a pandemic Papayi finds much to smile and chuckle about -- all thanks to Buddy who becomes a fixture in her home during those months. He is an Indie street dog - i.e. he vigorously guards his independence and refuses to be locked down inside the house. Buddy wants the best of both worlds - thelove safety shelter and food at Papayi's house and the freedom of roaming the streets befriending other dogs and humans and being a true street dog. What a wonderful life it is.