Hi, sweeties, it’s Aama here. I am the mother of Bunbun and Katara, and just like my name, which means “mother” in Nepali, I am the epitome of love, protection, and sacrifice. Being a mother isn’t always easy, but I would do anything for my babies. My story isn’t the kindest, but I hope that by sharing it, you’ll feel and spread more compassion to those in need.

On October 23, 2024, I was on a desperate search for food in Lubhu. I had three bellies to fill, mine and my two little ones. I couldn’t bear to let my babies go to sleep hungry. I begged people for food, looking into their eyes with hope, but no one showed me kindness. My stomach ached, but my babies’ needs were bigger than my own. With no other choice, I stole a little food from a shop, just enough to keep us going. But I was caught.

The shopkeeper didn’t see a struggling mother, he only saw a nuisance. In his anger, he struck me with a khukuri, a sharp traditional Nepali knife. The blade tore through my thigh, and blood poured from my wound. The pain was unbearable, but I had no time to cry or give up. My babies needed me. I dragged myself to the roadside, laid down, and fed them the only thing I had left, my milk. My body was weak, my vision blurred, but my heart beat only for them.

I prayed for a miracle, for someone to see me, to help me. And then, as if the universe had heard my silent cries, a white van pulled up. Gentle hands stroked my head, and kind voices whispered words I didn’t understand but felt safe hearing. They lifted me and my babies into their vehicle, and from that moment on, our lives changed forever.

At Sneha’s Care, I received the treatment I needed to heal, and my babies grew up in a safe and loving environment. They are my whole world, and even now, I can’t bear to take my eyes off them, not even for a second. They have grown into beautiful, strong dogs, and I am waiting for them to find the perfect homes.

I heard that one of the volunteers fell in love with my baby girl, Katara. She will soon be leaving for a new life abroad, and though my heart aches at the thought of her leaving, I am beyond happy that she will have a loving home. I just wish the same for my sweet Bunbun.

Can you help my Bunbun find a forever home? A place where he will be cherished, safe, and never have to worry about an empty stomach again?