A heartwarming scene unfolds every Sunday at the bustling Neredmet main road, where a group of dedicated volunteers are on a mission to find loving home for adorable desi puppies or Indies, the collective term used to refer to Indian dog breeds.

A temporary pandal, erected on Sunday in front Rachakonda Commissionerate office at Neredmet main road with posters ‘Telangana Pet Adoption’, a voluntary organisation run by G Vijaylakshmi, is a big draw for dog lovers.

Curious onlookers park their vehicles nearby to admire the adorable sight of just months-old puppies, some curled up in a peaceful slumber while a few playfully tumbling over each other and interacting with their caretakers. Youngsters, eager to find furry friends, carefully look at the puppies in the hope of forming a special bond so that they can convince their parents to take them home