Meet Arun & Suvarna - The Couple That's Made It Their Mission To Look After Dogs On The Streets

Arun and Suvarna Pasare have been feeding and looking after street dogs for the last 9 years. They live in Pune and have adopted 5 stray dogs who now live with them. 

Stray dogs are considered an infestation in many Indian cities where it is a common sight to have them treated like dirt. So it's very rare to come across someone who genuinely cares for their welfare and well being. 

These are some pictures from photographer Meghanadan A.S, who spent time with the couple and got acquainted with their schedule.

1. One of their dogs checking to see what's cooking.

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2. The cooked food - consisting of chicken soup and rice pudding - are set down to cool. 

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3. Arun taking one of the food containers filled with chicken soup down to his van. The containers weigh about 6-8 kg each.

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4. Arun feeds the dogs in multiple trays to avoid unwanted fights between the dogs

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5. Arun not only feeds the dogs, but also vaccinates and medicates them when needed. 

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6. A traffic policeman is helping Arun put powder on a dog's wound.

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7. Arun and Suvarna spend around Rs. 50000 - 60000 each month just on dog food.

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8. The van which Arun and Suvarna use was actually gifted to Arun by a lawyer for his great work.

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9. Arun shares a light moment with Sheru, one of his favourites

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10. They feed around 200-300 dogs a day from 7 AM to 1 PM, and then again from 4 PM to 12 AM.

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11. A wounded dog looks at the camera with curiosity.

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12. Kalu is affected by cataract. Government animal hospitals no longer function in Pune, since all were taken over by private hospitals where the cost of treatments are very high.

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13. A dog gets close to the camera

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14. Arun's love for his dogs is unconditional

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