Hello there, whoever is reading this,

I am a 17 months old rescued Indie puppy. Why did I add the word ‘rescued’ there? Because I understand how scary shelters and not having someone can be. Despite the pollution, the violence, crimes, brutality, I know that humans also have a compassionate side to themselves and I appeal to that side of you today when I speak for the non-human population of the world. I’ll put it across quite bluntly- what’s going to happen to them? What happens to the pets? Will you abandon them? Nation after nation going on lockdowns, do they starve to death and be left out in the harsh reality that is festering today? You know that we can’t carry or transmit the disease in any way, right?

Sure, my food went from yummy veggies,eggs, curd,rice and pulses to just bland rice and pulses, but I know my mum will always feed me, care for me, love me because I am her baby. What about the ones who don’t have a mumma and depend on morsels for their daily life? You’re quarantined but they’re starving. I am not blaming you – not now at least- but I am asking you, is there anyway you can adopt one animal from the shelter? I can’t tell you how much I love my mumma just for being there for me- actually there is no reason at all. Just please look into our eyes, you’ll find unconditional love. We all really wear it on our paws/claws/ hooves.

If I were to appeal to a selfish side of you ( FYI I believe in the good in you unlike my mumma who thinks that humans are only capable of hurting everyone because they are an unaware, arrogant, scared lot), I would say, adopt for the sake of company during this quarantine. We can eat home-cooked meal. Scroll up to get inspired by my diet. But please, please don’t let my brothers and sisters go hungry. If it’s a stray dog and you can’t ( legally and morally) remove them from their original territory, is there still a way to feed them? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE find a way. You have amazing, love-filled albeit a little scared hearts, you’ll find all answers that seek compassion in there. Each one of you will, I believe it.

You see, ever since we evolved with you, by your side, we trusted you with everything. I refuse to believe that humans destroy whatever they touch; that humans are only capable of all things bitter. I know you won’t let me down.

It is extremely important to spread this word around. PLEASE do your share. PLEASE be humans – be our humans. I hope this Covid19 taught you how important we ( non-human , non-material aspect) are to your life.

I believe in you. And I am sending you my love and invisible but very real snuggles and I don’t care which part of the world you are in right now, I believe in you like I believe that squirrels are our enemies.

Love forever and always,

Zorroity Zoe

a.k.a

Zorro