Daijiworld Media Network - Puducherry (MS)
Puducherry, Sep 1: Stoned, victimized and almost left to die in an abandoned building, the dog 'Pinky', who was rescued by Good Samaritan Mangalurean lady, Jean Crasta, has won the prized title of 'Cutest Indian Dog Alive' at the seventh annual contest conducted by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Pinky is just one and a half year old now. Rescued and reared by her present mentor and guardian Jean Crasta, Pinky has become the cynosure of all eyes now after bagging this coveted title. Pinky left behind nine other finalists in the contest to emerge as the winner.
Brownie owned by Shael Tyagi, a resident of Puducherry and Chuchu, the pet dog of Tavneet Walia, a resident of Pune secured the first and second runner-up spots respectively.
According to Erika Goyal, associate manager of online marketing at PETA, the story of Pinky is a unique one. The dog which was found in a deserted building in a pathetic condition was rescued by her present guardian Jean Crasta. Jean was helped by a security guard to take care of her.
It is learnt that before her rescue, Pinky was repeatedly attacked with stones by some locals. Some sadist miscreant had even poured hot water on the hapless animal.
Pinky will receive a certificate branding her as the 'Cutest Indian Dog Alive' along with a T-shirt that reads, '100 percent desi dog'. Guardian of Pinky, Jean, who showed exemplary humanity in rescuing the hapless canine, will also appear in PETA's own magazine, 'Animal Times' along with her pet.
The great act of compassion shown by Jean Crasta is a model for all the human beings who are inflicting severe brutality on animals and birds all over the country. The life of street dogs is perhaps the worst in our country where they are culled mercilessly without opting for the much safer and saner method of sterilization.
"We should all join hands together and work toward a vision of a Mangaluru free of disowned and abandoned animals.No animal should have to face abuse of any form - rude words, stones sticks or abuse. I would encourage each of you to adopt a pet in your home - use your individual human power and make a difference to your life and theirs," says Jean Crasta.
"They are tough resilent loving animals and very well suited for our temperature and living conditions." . "Let us all be mindful of our actions. One Mangalurean at a time. We can bring about this change," says Crasta.