Shalini Pandey adopts a Himachali pup

Actress Shalini Pandey, who is set to debut on the big screen in Bollywood with the much-awaited Ranveer Singh starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar, has rescued and adopted a puppy from Himachal Pradesh.

She reveals, “I was on a personal trip to Bir for seven days. On the fifth day, while I was on my way to join a trek, I saw a puppy howling, shivering and scared, on the street. She was in a very poor condition. I stopped the car and picked her up. She was immediately calm and I felt an instant bond with the puppy.”

On making enquiries, the actress found that the pup had been abandoned by the mother and had been roaming the streets for the past 2-3 days, lost and scared.

Shalini got in touch with a local person known to shelter street dogs, to find out what could be done for the pup. She was told that the pup would be put up for adoption, and Shalini, who had spent time caring for the dog, decided to adopt her.

 The pup is a furry Himachali dog, and the actress was concerned whether she would be able to adapt to Mumbai. But she was told that since the dog was only two months old, she would get acclimatised.

“I was delighted to hear this!” says Shalini. “I was supposed to fly back but I cancelled my ticket and took the train instead. I took nearly took 40 hours to reach the city. I’m over the moon and my heart is full, having her around me.”

She’s planning to name the puppy Bir!