A Dog's Purpose

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 Photo Courtesy: Rumna Mukherjee


The story behind the trademark image of a dog listening to the recording of his deceased master’s voice on a phonograph, titled ‘His Master’s Voice’, painted by the famous English artist, Francis Barraud and later used as the logo of a record label company, beautifully captures the essence of a heartfelt relationship between a dog and its beloved caregiver over time— an image which even today serves as a reminder of the intransient love between our two species. For those of you who are familiar with William Bruce Cameron’s book ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ or have a pet or have even been looked at by those emotive kind eyes of a dog after a simple pat on their head, perhaps are familiar with their inherent docility in addition to an attached sentimentality towards this particular genus. However, we are the part of a society which more often than not views these innocent, mindful creatures as vile and feral threats to their surroundings— a gross misunderstanding fueled by lack of information, miscomprehension of animal behavior and mutual mistrust ultimately resulting in bestial repercussions with inhumane treatment and torture towards a species ironically known as ‘man’s best friend’.  

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