GREAT NEWS…. Cherry is HOME. Cherry is a rescue from the streets of New Delhi, India.
Cherry joined John and Kathy Cotner of South Beloit, IL. John and Kathy had been watching our website trying to determine which dog was meant to join their family. They even came out on two occasions to meet various dogs. But something about Cherry’s pictures and story tugged at their heart strings.
John and Kathy were so prepared – they had done thorough research on Desi Dogs and had many good questions for me and Cherry’s foster mom. There was electricity in the air and tears in eyes when the day came to finally meet her. Cherry felt the love and relaxed into their loving care.
Cherry had actually fallen ill with a tick born illness that the stress of travel must have brought out. Kathy and John took her to a vet straight away and nursed her back to health. Sometimes things are just fated. Cherry is where she is supposed to be.
Thank you to Beira Chin for rescuing Cherry and giving her his second chance. And most importantly thank you to John and Kathy for opening up your hearts and home to this sweet girl.
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Cherry’s Rescue Story
Putting a cherry on top of your bowl of ice cream has never been easier! I’m tiny, sweet, and healthy! And, I’ll help you with the dishes (lick, lick).
My name is Cherry, and I am a petite, one year-old rescued dog from New Delhi, India. When I was a young pup, my rescuer brought me to a boarding facility. I guess he thought I would do better there than on the street, but I don’t know for sure. Unfortunately, I had a tough experience at the boarding facility; it was a loud, dirty, depressing place. When I was about seven months-old, a lovely family visited me at the facility. The family was interested in adopting a rescued street dog, and everyone immediately fell in love with my playful, friendly personality. Wow, was I thankful when they decided to welcome me into their home!
At my first veterinary check-up, my family learned some unexpected news… I was pregnant. I was a pup myself, but I was going to have my own litter. My family accepted this news with the greatest compassion and care. They decided I would stay with them as planned, and they would foster my pups and find homes for them. I felt truly thankful for this wonderful ex-pat family who was committed to me and my babies’ future. In early March, I gave birth to three beautiful, healthy pups!
I was a young mother, and I had experienced a lot of change in my short life. I started to act territorial when my pups were nearby; I got easily annoyed by my human family, especially my two human siblings. I appeared stressed, and I did not seem as happy as I was when my family adopted me. They were very worried and sad about this change. They spoke with a kind lady who was connected with ISDF, and she suggested that maybe I needed some space from my pups and a truly fresh start.
Since early May, I have lived at a terrific boarding/foster home, and it was exactly what I needed! I feel totally carefree and energetic! I love playing with my canine pals, exploring the big green lawns, and giving kisses to new friends. I am leash-trained and crate-trained, and I am learning basic commands. I am great with older children (12+). I am becoming more comfortable with household noises (like the blender) and riding in the car.
I have been a lucky Indian street dog to have many empathetic people support me in my first year of life. I am ready to leave my hectic past and travel to the future and into your arms… forever!
Desi (day-see) —or Indian— Dogs live on the city and village streets of India. There are an estimated 260,000 street dogs just in the capital, New Delhi. Also called Indian Native Dogs or Pariah Dogs, these incredible animals are intelligent, good-looking, athletic, and full of character! In India, the dogs face extreme temperatures (damp, chilly winters and 115-degree summers), cars and other fast vehicles, disease, monsoons, and violence from people, as well as other street dogs. Some “community dogs” are sterilized, vaccinated, and fed by volunteers, while most street dogs experience indifferent cultural attitudes and survive on their own efforts and luck. Litters of pups are often drowned, buried alive, stoned, or removed from their mothers. Most citizens do not know about dog sterilization and vaccination, and if they do, many cite religious beliefs against spaying/neutering. In the cities, there is major cultural interest in the “superiority” of “purebreeds.” Unfortunately, the labs, pugs, Dobermans, St. Bernards, boxers, and German Shepherds are frequently abandoned as many families do not have the funds, space, and knowledge about responsible long-term dog ownership.
Cherry arrives into Chicago on July 27, 2017
You can find our adoption application here. You must be approved for adoption prior to scheduling meet and greet.