Jinko’s Rescue Story
Have you seen sports fans wave “rally towels” during games? You know, the ones that energize the crowd and support the home-team?
Now, imagine you saw children waving not a towel, but a puppy. Yes, a puppy. Then, imagine seeing the children tossing the terrified creature back-and-forth to each other. Would you stop to help one of India’s “dirty street dogs,” or would you even notice the situation at all? Thank the Hindu gods that I did not have to endure this torture for very long. My rescuer, a marvelous local animal welfare advocate named Tapasya, immediately ran to the children and screamed, “Stop! Stop!” I felt her arms around me, and I knew I was safe!
Tapasya spoke to the children about their actions. She asked them about me, but she learned nothing; I was just a random pup that they used for entertainment. She searched the area for my mother and siblings, yet she did not locate any possible members of my family. Tapasya’s beloved dog, Jinki, had passed from cancer just the day before. She felt that perhaps Jinki’s spirit sent her to rescue me. I am named for my guardian angel dog, and I am so thankful for Tapasya!
She brought me to her home, where I showed my easy and smart personality. I learned routines very quickly, and I loved playing with her cat, also a Delhi rescue! Although I was dirty and a bit thin, I was a totally healthy, friendly pup. After a few awesome weeks with Tapasya and her kitty, I joined my wonderful foster home where I have grown a lot and experienced so much. I hang out with my pal, Bittu, who is flying with me to Chicago, and about ten other doggies in boarding care. My foster parents say that I am cute, curious, and cuddly! I am learning appropriate manners and skills for a pup my age, such as leash-walking, potty-training, and command-following. I show typical street dog inquisitiveness, but overall I am well-behaved with an average amount of energy. I can’t wait to meet you and be your companion… forever!
I am now in foster care in Wadsworth, IL with a wonderful woman named Auntie Dawn. I have many friends here but long to have a family of my own.
I love cheese and bacon, and I love attention. I am looking for a jogging partner and best friend. I love to play fetch and enjoy playing with other dogs. I have perfect obedience and walk well on a leash. I have so much love to give and am so eager to show my new family how good of a boy I am. I can’t wait to meet my people and join my forever family. I am ready! Are you?
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 wonderful 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, even 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. In recent years, compassion and interest towards the native street dogs is slowly, slowly developing, but there are not nearly enough potential adopters to welcome the huge number of rescued street dogs.
If you are interested in adopting JINKO, please contact Dawn Trimmel at info@istreetdog.com. You can also find our adoption application here. Your application must be approved before scheduling a meet and greet.