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The Dog Lady Of Delhi | 101 Heartland

The heartwarming story of Pratima Devi, the lady with over 300 dogs.

Pratima Devi is a ragpicker who runs a small tea stall in New Delhi. Ever since she can remember, she's loved all animals, and dogs in particular. She's taken up the responsibility of caring for over 300 street dogs in her area. "They are more loyal than humans. We humans just care for other humans. Who has the time for dogs?"

Struggling to make ends meet, Pratima Devi makes sure that she has food for her dogs, even if it means going hungry herself. All she wants is for someone to take up the responsibility of caring for these strays once she passes away.

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