Delhi/NCR

“We were not able to step out from our sheds as policemen were threatening to beat us if we were found outside. My family of eight was in dire need of help, but why would anyone look at us? What identity did we have in society? We had thought that no help would be offered to us.”

The images of the migrant workers and the needy, left a deep imprint on Amritesh. “All the pictures we saw of people walking without any access to food was one of the triggers that led us to brainstorm on how we can help.”

“We encourage people to come and spend some time inside the oxygen chamber. They should think of this as a place where they can give your lungs some pure air."

Each year, Diwali festivities leave the air in the capital thick with deadly smog and suspended particles, posing a serious health threat as they lead to medical problems like breathing issues, allergies and asthma attacks.

Team FurryArmy, consisting of a labrador, a golden retriever and a shih tzu, is helping individuals and corporate employees de-stress with therapy dogs.