A dog is a man’s best friend. As Zoya Akhtar suggests in Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), dogs observe, understand, and mirror human relationships. Today, that bond plays out on social media. With expressive eyes, loyalty, and endlessly “shareable” moments — from zoomies to sleepy cuddles — dogs fit perfectly into Instagram’s idea of joy, turning pet parenthood into a curated aesthetic.

It’s this aesthetic that often drives impulse decisions. Recently, content creator Srishti Garg adopted an injured rescue puppy from Jaipur and brought it to Mumbai. Within roughly 48 hours, however, she initiated the dog’s return to the rescue network. In her statement on Instagram, she said, “I take full accountability for overestimating my readiness, and through this experience, I’ve come to understand my own limitations. I genuinely hope that what happened here can steer the conversation back to what truly matters, making sure every animal finds the loving, safe home they deserve.”