<p class="bodytext">Animal lovers in the city came together at ‘Build a Bond’, a pet adoption drive, organised by a pharmaceutical company. The event saw many animals finding loving homes and families.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Over 165 pets participated in the event, which comprised of various activities like a walkathon with dogs and grooming sessions for the pets.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The event, hosted as a part of the Himalaya Companion Care initiative, focused on adopting over buying a pet.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Speaking about the initiative, Neti Patel of the Himalaya Drug Company said: "The stigma around adopting a dog is unfortunate, especially if it is an Indie. Through the initiative, we want to sensitise people about pet adoption and help find loving homes for abandoned and rescued dogs."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Ritesh Sood, a veterinarian, encouraged the participants and visitors to adopt adult dogs instead of only considering puppies. “There is a misconception that you have to adopt a dog in the puppy stage to develop an attachment. This is a myth as adult dogs also get easily attached to new loving owners,” he said.</p>
<p class="bodytext">Animal lovers in the city came together at ‘Build a Bond’, a pet adoption drive, organised by a pharmaceutical company. The event saw many animals finding loving homes and families.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Over 165 pets participated in the event, which comprised of various activities like a walkathon with dogs and grooming sessions for the pets.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The event, hosted as a part of the Himalaya Companion Care initiative, focused on adopting over buying a pet.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Speaking about the initiative, Neti Patel of the Himalaya Drug Company said: "The stigma around adopting a dog is unfortunate, especially if it is an Indie. Through the initiative, we want to sensitise people about pet adoption and help find loving homes for abandoned and rescued dogs."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Ritesh Sood, a veterinarian, encouraged the participants and visitors to adopt adult dogs instead of only considering puppies. “There is a misconception that you have to adopt a dog in the puppy stage to develop an attachment. This is a myth as adult dogs also get easily attached to new loving owners,” he said.</p>