GREAT NEWS…. Mimi is home!! Mimi is a rescue from the streets of New Delhi, India. Today she joined Sarah and Samir DaCosta of Chicago IL.
Samir is from Mimi’s home country India and really felt compelled to adopt an Indian street dog rescue however they wanted to make sure it was the right fit for them. It didn’t take long after meeting sweet Mimi for them to decide she was the girl for them. As evidenced by the smiles in the adoption photo there was a lot of love and smiles going around. I think it was love at first site. A union destined in the stars.
Thanks to Ben and Liwyon Roasley for rescuing Mimi after all of her siblings were killed one by one from traffic accidents. Thanks to Premlata Choudhary for helping get Mimi get well and for providing support and logistics assistance to get Mimi to the states for rehoming. Most importantly, thanks to Sarah and Samir for making Mimi’s dreams come true.
thanks to Sarah and Samir for making Mimi’s dreams come true.
You too can save a life.
Pre-Adoption Post – My name is Mimi.
I’m not quite 4 months old, but I’ve already left a trail of melted hearts all the way from India to Chicago. They say I’m just about the cutest little survivor you’ll ever see. I said my goodbyes to sadness and suffering, and arrived in the U.S. on November 7. Soon I’ll have my own forever family!
I was born near a busy, dangerous road in Delhi that claimed the lives of all four of my siblings, and almost took my own. I don’t remember any of the details of my accident; everything happened so fast, and I was in a fog of extreme pain from the hernia swelling from my belly to my thigh. Fortunately, a kind couple witnessed my plight, and carefully picked me up and brought me to the Choudhary Pet Clinic. Dr. Choudhary says I was a brave little girl, wagging my tail instead of crying, in spite of my pain. The severity of my injuries was obvious, and Dr. Choudhary operated immediately. (Do take a look at my before and after photos. The “befores” aren’t pretty, but they show you what I had to make it through.) Everyone at the clinic was amazed by my quick, complete recovery and bright spirit, and I soon became a favorite.
My rescuer says I will grow up to be a beautiful, medium-sized, mostly-Indian pariah dog like my mother. I’m sure I can adapt to many different living situations as long as I have love and patience on my side. I really enjoy being around gentle children and I’d be pleased as punch to have a doggy sibling once again. Each friend I’ve made since my rescue is routing for me to find a wonderful life. Dr. Choudhary wants you to know that I’m not a rude, pushy puppy that jumps around barking “me! me!” I’m lovely little Mimi, hoping to hear, “Won’t you be mine?”
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.
If you are interested in adopting MIMI, you can fill out and submit an adoption application here and call Dawn at 414-426-4148. You must be approved for adoption prior to scheduling a meet and greet.
Hometown: New Delhi, India
Rescuer: Dr. Premlata Choudhary
Estimated Adult Weight: 30-40 lbs
Arrival: November 7, 2017
