Mumbai resident Sarita Saldanha splurged over 250,000 Indian rupees (US$3,000) to buy her dog Tiger a thick gold chain. - ANILJEWELLERS/INSTAGRAM
NEW DELHI: It is a dog, its name is Tiger, and its ‘collar’ is a thick gold chain. To celebrate the canine’s birthday, Tiger’s owner Sarita Saldanha splurged over 250,000 Indian rupees (US$3,000) to buy the chain for it.
“Celebrating the profound and beautiful companionship between humans and animal,” Indian jewellery shop Anil Jewellers said in an Instagram video, which has been viewed over 86,000 times.
The June 16 video shows Saldanha buying the jewellery, which weighs 35g, while the canine with a short, light-coloured coat waited for her in the shop. Tiger, whose age is not stated, is an Indie dog.
“Our patron Sarita decided to celebrate her beloved dog Tiger’s birthday in a special way. To mark the occasion, she went to Anil Jewellers and chose a stunning chain for her paw friend,” the video said, describing it as “the perfect gift for the day”.
Saldanha, who lives in Mumbai, was then shown wearing the chain around Tiger’s neck while the dog wagged its tail in excitement.
Many people found the gesture heart-warming and cute, with Hemant Kesari describing it as “wholesome”.
“The loyalty of a dog is worth... billions”, compared with that of humans, wrote a commentator with the handle advrameshbadi37, adding, “Ma’am has respected her pet with such (an) unbelievable gift.”
However, there are some netizens who frowned on the lavish gift.
“Congratulations, now you have made your pet more miserable and liable to be attacked by the snatchers, and don’t cry in the corner when something happens to it!” wrote Eshwar Padkantwar.
“Feed the stray dogs,” a commentator with the handle oon_g commented. - The Straits Times/ANN
