Sweety

Amongst flooded streets, insane traffic and the Mumbai sky turning a deep ominous grey, Sweety was born in a flooded channel on 26^th July 2005 (when Mumbai was deluged with torrential rain) within the campus of Sir J. J. College of Architecture. Hari kaka, the college caterer, urban-legend-teller and also the source behind this story, shifted the puppies to a safer place but unfortunately, the mother and Sweety's sister passed away. Since then this campus has been home to him and his brother Kalu. Even though a couple of dogs have been living in the campus, he is the most jolly dog amongst all. Hence the name 'Sweety'.

Call Sweety anytime and this silver fox comes running wagging his tail, always ready for rubs and hugs. Everyone loves to share lunch with him. Sometimes he is seen attending the guitar playing sessions outside the canteen and at other times, he is spotted sunbathing  himself in the campus or enjoying football with the football team who call him demba, always ready to cuddle with everyone.

It has been observed that people who have abnormal fear of dogs also play with him due to his innocence and cheerful nature. After all, dogs are the only creatures who share happiness even with the hands that hit them and all they want is love and yeah, a little bit of food too, preferably Parle- G.

- Nikita Mhaisekar.

  Final year student, Sir J.J. College of Architecture,           Mumbai