Rusty And Raja

Rusty and Raja with Brindel, Hansmukh!


Rusty was gem of a dog. He never got into fight with any dog. One stray dog was adopted by one of the member of our colony. They named the dog Raja. He was King of the colony, for he knew the rules of the jungle. Rusty came with us and was given the freedom. Raja understood the rules that he should avoid Rusty and that he should not meddle with this new dog in his territory. Raja never used to come near our house but kept a vigil on the area touched by Rusty.
They got into fight once and Raja bit Rusty thrice. I used to clean the wound and dress his bite marks. Rusty never got infected seriously. Once rusty was welcoming his master when he came back from office by car. Somehow his foreleg got caught between the front wheels of the car. Rusty started shouting with pain. Raja got a chance and to make matters worse, raja came and started biting Rusty. We kicked and hit Raja but he was nat leaving helplessly trapped Rusty.
Very cunning Raja!
Then somehow Rusty was freed from daring clutches of Raja.Car was moved to free rusty. We heaved a sigh of relief! Rusty was shocked and was in pain. We gave him water and comfort and lots of love. He got over his fear and shock soon. He was courageous dog!
He also encountered Hansmukh, a dog with smiling face. This dog used sneak in from outside the colony to have a round and go off in style. Rusty and Hansmukh respected each other’s presence. They never had any problems with each other.

Brindal was a bitch who mated with Raja. She was always around the area. Rusty was curious but never interfered. When Brindal gave birth to 4 pups, Rusty went and saw them and came back. He never disturbed them.
Understanding his fellow beings was one of the biggest advantageous traits of Rusty.
Kudos! Rusty!

Village Dogs and Rusty

Village Dogs and Rusty

Rusty was very friendly and trained dog. He was never tied unless and until needed. He never took undue advantage of his freedom. He knew his territory and always used to respect his freedom.
Once he went to a nearby village, taking advantage of his freedom. He was unaware of those village dogs that always used to roam in-group. He went to village and was chased by those dogs. Like a gentleman he came back to his home. But he also got infected with lice. After few days his body was full of lice. I was afraid of anti tick treatment so I decided to pick all those lice. But they were too many so I bought one fine-toothed comb. I oiled his body and started combing him. He was very patient dog. He used to lie still till I finish combing. The moment I finish combing, he used to be so happy and relieved. He used to run away barking happily. After 15days of regular combing, I got rid of his village lice.
His Test of Patience is always Remembered!