Express News Service
CHENNAI: I have a pet Pug, fawn-coloured with a small build. Her name is Dollie, and she has been with us for the last seven years. I still remember the day my sister and I brought her home. She looked directly into my eyes, and I could sense that she is very emotional.
Dollie is fun-loving but is also very adamant. If I am busy, she makes it a point to disturb me. If I am on my laptop, she keeps pulling on my sleeves or puts her head on the laptop. If she is upset with me, she will make me search for my footwear — she loves picking up my shoes and throwing them near the staircase or in the corridor. She also hates having any visitors home. She is possessive about me too, and if she sees me playing with any of the strays I look after, she gets upset. Though she is small in size, she barks at all the big dogs. Britto, one of the dogs I look after, isn’t allowed near me. Even when I take Dollie for her morning walk, she tries to scare off Britto, who also accompanies us. She is fond of Tamil serials, and my mother and Dollie watch the shows together, and very seriously.
If I look back, my life has changed significantly since Dollie’s arrival. I have learnt many things from her — dedication, discipline and faithfulness. Dollie has always been a great support and pillar of strength to me. She understands my silence, my mood swings and behaves accordingly. I forget all my tensions when I see her. She is part of my family, and we take her to most of our gatherings. People actually wonder where she is if she is missing at any function.
I lost my father three years back, and during that time, Dollie was like a sister to me. She brings such positive energy into my life, and I can’t imagine one without her.
Fishes at home
I love fishes too. They are considered as a good sign to keep at home. I don’t believe in vaastu but I do believe their rhythm, sounds and echoes they create in water is beautiful and sends out good vibes.
