Welcoming Committee on 5th June at IDA

The stone bench in front of the IDA Office in Deonar, is Prema's favourite place of all. She's such a tall dog, that she finds it very comfortable to stretch out and sleep on this bench throughout the day, except for meal times.
The day we held a function - a Tree Plantation Drive on World Environment Day at Deonar, Prema was joined by Manya, our fat cat, who lords it around the place. The only 'pet' cat at the Centre, he freely goes where he wants and sits wherever he's comfortable. All our guests and visitors on the 5th, found this togetherness highly amusing. If any of the other big dogs venture too close, Manya is always ready with his paw and claws, to keep them in their place!
Prema's okay though, as she is one of the sweetest natured dogs around.

IDA Sponsor Dogs Celebrate Friendship Day!

Here's Bruno, lost in thought! Probably thinking of the sweet girls who came all the way to IDA Deonar to tie Friendship ribbons on their favourite dogs there. The doggies were presented with nice new collars as well and the ribbons along with loving message, were tied to the collars.
All the dogs are enjoying a lot of visits now from the hosts of friends they have made over the years. And if you are not nervous of coming face to face with big guys like this, you are more than welcome to visit IDA and do a little bonding with all the dogs who call it home.

Enjoying the new Laadi Benches

Most of our sponsor dogs use this long verandah for purposes of relaxation! The floor is cool, they have fans above and they can watch all the action going on without getting up.
We thought they would like some laadi benches to sit on and sleep under - and we were right!! That's Keeno, Prema and Noni lolling comfortably on the bench while the other doggy prefers the sheltered 'den' below. Have a look at all of them and our five new benches which we managed to get with the help of a kind and thoughtful Sponsor.