Saralnama
A stray dog recounts its life from living on the streets to time spent in a welfare kennel, sharing experiences of human kindness and cruelty. The dog describes encounters with children, a caring girl, and a journalist who temporarily fostered it. It highlights the challenges of street life, including dangers like traffic and hostile dogs, and reflects on human behaviors such as fear, hate, and compassion toward dogs. The narrative emphasizes that not all humans or dogs are the same, illustrating the complexity of relationships between stray dogs and people. The dog ultimately prepares to join a new family, advising to embrace friendship and loyalty. This excerpt is from ‘The Way of Sunlight’ by Jerry Pinto, featured in The Book of Dog, edited by Hemali Sodhi. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 21:43 IST; source: link)