VIDEO: European Couple Adopts Indian Street Dogs, Wins Desis; 'If World Loves Indie Dogs, Why Don’t We?'

A heartwarming video is going viral on social media, showing an elderly European couple adopting street dogs from India (Indie dogs). The couple’s gesture of adopting these Indie dogs and spreading a meaningful

message through the video is winning the hearts of netizens, especially Desis. The video was shared on Instagram by an account identified as @susheelayazhini. It was captioned: “European Couple Loves Indian Street Dogs. Then Why Can't Indians Love Them? From the streets of Mahabalipuram to a new life in Finland — The Happiest Country In The World. I had babies Nila and Malai with me for 1.5 years until we travelled to Finland to their forever homes with their amazing pet parents Norah and Christian.”The caption concluded with a thought-provoking question: “If Indian street dogs are respected all over the world, why can't people in India learn to love them?”The footage shows the European couple lovingly playing with the Indie dogs and talking about how affectionate these dogs are, even serving as babysitters to their grandchildren.

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The video and its message have since gone viral. In India, many people tend to buy foreign breeds while neglecting Indie dogs, and this video serves as a reminder that Indie dogs deserve love just as much as imported breeds.The video has received numerous heartwarming reactions online. One user wrote, “Lovely couple, and thanks for adopting and taking good care of them, and sharing the best words for the world to be kind.” Another remarked, “Indian street dogs are honestly the best — smart, healthy, loyal, perfect for any weather, and every single one has a unique personality. Plus, when you adopt one, you literally save a life.” One more user quipped, “What an amazing family. Thank you, Christian and Norah, for adopting Indies … sending you lots of love and good wishes.”