India embraces street dogs as vital to its urban landscape, treating them as free citizens sharing public spaces, unlike the West's controlled, domesticated approach. The author critiques Western society's "fetish for control" and anthropocentrism, which seeks to banish non-human city animals. In India, sterilized dogs are a unique part of the civic ecosystem, fostering peaceful coexistence. The article champions this shared space, arguing against a "colonial mindset" that advocates their removal. While acknowledging exceptions for high-traffic zones, it overwhelmingly supports recognizing street dogs' right to share cities as home for all citizens.