Puppy adoption drive gets a creative twist in Kolkata

A city-based creative collective is taking the adoption awareness drive out of shelters into an art-filled Sunday afternoon. On April 27, , a unique event near Science City, is set to merge animal welfare with community art.
The initiative aims to spotlight the adoption of rescued puppies—most of them Indies—by creating a relaxed, interactive space where participants can paint while spending time with vaccinated, friendly pups up for adoption.
Organisers say over 30 people have already registered for the session, which will run from 4 PM to 6 PM. “This isn’t just an art workshop—it’s a soft campaign for compassion,” said a member of the organising team, adding, “We want people to see that adoption can be joyful and fulfilling, not just a duty.”
The event also marks a shift in how adoption drives are being conducted in the city—blending creativity with cause-driven messaging to appeal to a younger, socially aware audience. Each participant will receive a curated goodie bag as a thank-you for supporting the cause.
With Kolkata’s growing interest in experiential events and animal welfare, may just paint the way for a new kind of civic engagement—one where advocacy meets art.