March 16. “I have a broken heart tonight, Button.”

“What’s wrong?”

“Chotididi and I didn’t find Shabby in too good a shape. We called and called and called and finally spotted him sitting in one corner panting away. He didn’t eat the food we carried for him but made a beeline for some bones that were thrown away in a plastic bag. I only hope he is okay tomorrow.”

“What do you feel is wrong?”

“I don’t know for sure but he could be sick. Tomorrow will tell.”

“Living on the streets can be tough and he’s seen better days.”

“Just pray so we find him in better shape when we go to feed him tomorrow.”

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Garima Bodh October 19, 2015 at 5:28 am

May be some friend of his on the streets has gone busy. Dogs get attached to other living beings too fast and become sad when they don’t find them around.

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- author October 31, 2015 at 7:04 pm
  
  Garima,
  
  We were told that Shabby had been left on the streets when someone from the consulate decided to return to his country. Shabby’s story is a very sad one and he died from a broken heart waiting, till he breathed his last, for his master to come and take him home.
  
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Rakesh Zaveri October 19, 2015 at 5:31 am

Trur! Living on the streets is so not easy for them. He probably needs to see a vet I suppose.

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- author October 31, 2015 at 7:00 pm
  
  Rakesh,
  
  Living on the streets for someone who has had a cushy life living as a pet in someone’s home must be tough and Shabby decided to call it a day.
  
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