Sonu Raj dreamed of traveling across India. He did small jobs to save enough to buy a used bicycle, and began his travels in 2023. His journeys were filled with adventure. Along the way, he rescued an injured dog from the side of the road as he had many others. When he was about to leave from the caregiver, the dog started running after him, and stole Sonu’s heart. “Sonu attached a small carrier to his cycle, and Charlie took her seat like a queen of the road.” Sonu and Charlie became social media favorites. Some ridiculed, and some even sought to harm him. Weather conditions were often harsh, but most people cheered him on. One even bought him a new bicycle. “The duo has already travelled over 14,000Km spread across 15 states.” Sonu’s new dream is to build an animal shelter for adoption, rescue, and treatment. “Sonu and Charlie’s journey is a reminder of what truly matters: connection, kindness, courage.”
