Dhola was one of those dogs that had a lasting impression on me. His beautiful, snow-like fur matched his name, which means "white" in Bengali. Dhola was family, not just a nice puppy. It all began when my grandpa took Dhola in as an adoptive child from a national exile. Dhola was a vital part of our life from the minute he came. He served as our protection in addition to being a pet. Dhola was our constant house guardian and possessed a remarkable sense of devotion and intellect. Dhola's protective nature really came out one night. A burglar tried to scale our fence, not realizing what was in store for him. Dhola caught him within minutes of his arrival and began barking ferociously. His prompt actions allowed us to race outdoors and apprehend the robber before he could escape. Dhola came to the rescue, and we would often tell proud stories about his courage. But Dhola was more than simply a watchdog—he was a multifaceted combatant. I will always remember the day he bec...