The Bhikha Behram well near Churchgate, with its towering trees and neatly arranged shrubbery, has been a tranquil site where Zoroastrians have offered prayers for nearly three centuries. Devotees visit to light lamps, pray near the historic well, and rest in the cool shade of the trees.

For decades, the serene compound has also been home to generations of stray dogs. Its current four-legged residents Rambo, a brown, portly 10-year-old, and Rosie, a three-year-old white and fawn female have become beloved fixtures at the site.

An Example for Public Institutions

The Bhikha Behram Well Trust’s compassionate care for its resident strays stands out as an example for public institutions to emulate, especially in light of the Supreme Court’s directive to states and union territories to reloca

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