Instead of punishing these animals or those who help them, Bhumi argued for long-term solutions such as stronger reforms, large-scale sterilisation drives, and consistent vaccination programs.
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Bhumi Pednekar has voiced her concern over the Supreme Court’s recent order allowing the relocation of thousands of stray dogs in Delhi to shelters.
The actress, who was last seen in the streaming series ‘The Royals’, turned to Instagram on Wednesday to share an emotional post about her own pet dog, Bruno, while highlighting the plight of India’s street dogs.
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In her post, Bhumi shared a series of heartwarming photos and videos of Bruno, recalling how he entered her life as a four-month-old pup. She revealed that when the team at YODA Mumbai rescued him, he had suffered terrible abuse with dislocated jaw and burnt tail.
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“All of this was done by little children who found joy in torturing an innocent soul. Not their fault. It’s ours, for failing to instill empathy, co-existence and kindness,” she wrote.
Calling Bruno “a wise soul” who is “intelligent, kind, playful, nurturing, protective yet gentle,” Bhumi Pednekar expressed her fear about what such a ruling could mean for the countless other stray dogs who know nothing but the streets they were born on.
The actress also acknowledged the decades-long efforts of street dog feeders who, without official support, have cared for these animals: feeding them, treating injuries, and even paying for sterilisation and vaccinations themselves.
Instead of punishing these animals or those who help them, Bhumi argued for long-term solutions such as stronger reforms, large-scale sterilisation drives, and consistent vaccination programs. She believes community-led initiatives for feeding and monitoring street dogs would be far more effective in managing their population and welfare.
Bhumi also touched on the deep historical and cultural connection between India and its native Pariah dogs. “They have walked alongside us for over 4,500 years,” she noted, pointing out references to them in the Rig Veda, the Mahabharata, and the Upanishads. In these ancient texts, dogs symbolised loyalty, dharma, companionship, and protection — values that, she said, they still represent today.
According to Bhumi, removing stray dogs en masse will not address the core issues, but will instead cause more cruelty and displacement. Her post ended with a heartfelt appeal: “May there be empathy. May there be peace. May justice prevail.”
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