New Delhi, May 14 -- For nearly 50 days, Kaddu, an ageing, almost toothless community dog who had quietly become part of the daily rhythm outside Delhi airport's terminals, was missing. In her absence, anxious feeders circulated posters, volunteers combed neighbourhoods, social media campaigns gathered momentum, and the matter even reached the court.

On Tuesday night, Kaddu was finally found. By Wednesday, she had a new home; with senior advocate Percival Billimoria.

The elderly dog, who had been missing since March 26, was traced to Shahbad Mohammadpur in Dwarka after weeks of relentless efforts by activists, feeders and animal lovers who refused to give up on her. Weak but alive, Kaddu was spotted near a local security guard's post by...