A couple of us at IIT Kanpur, have an informal "Animal Welfare Group" where we cater to welfare issues pertaining to animals on campus. Considerable efforts are driven towards providing medical aid to ailing animals. The easiest way to get them medication is to mix it with food. On one such day, while we were getting medical aid to a dog, a well-dressed lady witnessing the scene, began a conversation, Lady: Why are you feeding the dog here? Me: I am trying to get him some medication. Lady: (Obviously ignoring what I said) You are not allowed to feed the dogs in the hostel. Me: (Not wanting to prolong the conversation) I am only trying to get him some medication. Lady: Why don't you do it outside? (pointing at the road). Me: (repeating again) I am trying to give him some medication. My friends are coming and we are taking him to a vet in the cage. It will be difficult to do this outside. Lady: What is wrong with him? Me: I don't know for sure, and so I am ta
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