THE STORY OF LILY
In 2006, Laurel Herman, an American, was in Poona studying Indian medicine, when She saw a hungry mother dog and her three puppies searching for food in a field of garbage. She fed them daily for months trying to find homes for them. When the pups became ill Laurel, desperatelysearched for veterinary care. Sadly, all of the puppies ev entually died. Before Laurel returned to the USA, she hired a temporary caretaker for the mother dog, whom she named Lily. Laurel planned to return to India and fly Lily to Laurel's home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Back in the USA, Laurel was dismayed when the caretaker suddenly notified her that she planned to put Lily back on the streets. Laurel's frantic efforts to find Lily a safehome led her to Dr. Chinny Krishna, Chairman of Blue Cross of India.Chinny generously agreed to take in the American's dog sight unseen. Tremendouslyrelieved, Laurel arranged for Lily to be flown across India to Chinny and his wife Nanditha. It was love at first sight, as the Krishna's added Lily to their 14 rescueddogs at their home. Lily was so traumatized by her flight that the Krishnas decided tokeep her with them. Laurel agreed and Lily is now a happy girl. Lily and her puppiestouched Laurel so much that she started a campaign in the USA to help the street dogs of India. Laurel can be contacted at laurelworks@gmail.com.