Kolkata :

After sifting through hundreds of photographs of lovable Indian “community dogs” – as well as their rescue stories — the judges finally selected Bhutu, whose guardian is Samarpita Sil a city resident, became the finalist in People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA’s) third annual Cutest Indian Dog Alive contest.

Samarpita rescued and adopted Bhutu when she saw him sleeping on the roadside. “One rainy day, I saw a little dog. He was very weak and ill. … I took him home and now he is like my kid”, says Samarpita.

“Bhutu is a lucky dog, and he has returned the favour of being rescued by bringing much love and joy into Samarpita’s life”, said PETA CEO Poorva Joshipura. “All rescued dogs are already winners because their lives were saved by people who love them for who they are.”

The lucky pup will receive a “100% Desi Dog” doggie T-shirt, and his guardian will receive a “My Dog Is a Rescue” T-shirt, as well as an autographed copy of PETA India founder Ingrid Newkirk’s book The second- and third-place winners will also receive prizes, and all three top placers will appear in an upcoming issue of Animal Times, PETA India’s magazine for members.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatmes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Kolkata / TNN / September 16th, 2014