Pratima Devi lives in a scanty shed in one of the slums in New Delhi, India. This 65-year-old woman has a special case of puppy love, as she manages to take care of 400 stray dogs. Not only does she feed them, she also takes care of their vaccinations and hygiene without fail.
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Pratima used to have a tea-stall, and two dogs to give her company. Over the decades, her tea-stall was demolished, and her dogs started giving birth. She couldn’t bear to part with any single one of them. So, she started earning her livelihood as a rag-picker, for the upkeep of her canine family.
Over time, her pack grew in size, and now, 120 of the dogs live with her in her tiny home, while the rest of them stay close by. An 18-year-old boy named Vivek often drops by to help her in caring for the dogs. Together, they provide the dogs with a safe life, within their limited means.
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We are lost for words, as Pratima narrates the ups and downs of her hard life. She definitely has the fortitude to endure all setbacks! Her eyes sparkle as she talks about her canine family, and we can only hope that she lives a long, healthy life, and gets all the assistance in caring for her beloved dogs!
Check out the video below to watch how Pratima overcame all hardships to care for her large family of dogs!
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