The Making of a Therapy Dog: the Story of Phulki
Written by Sumona DasGupta* Phulki came to us in the spring of 2016 just as Delhi was transitioning from winter into summer. Our first glimpse of her was a little puppy, honey coat gleaming in the brilliant sunlight of the spring, oblivious to her surroundings, fast asleep curled under a bench in a narrow lane […]
On Dog Duty
Adapted by Anuradha Kurup* We picked dogs up and brought them into our homeThey were also born to be free and to roam But they had very little choiceBecause they do not have a voice They are always so loving loyal and good And deserve much more than water, warmth and foodGive them something to play with […]
Dog-Ma
Written by Averee Burman* Almost two years of being a ‘dog-ma’, in every possible way a kaleidoscope of emotions, thrills, hopes and dreams. She has taken me to the moon and back – several times – and continues to do so in her magical way every day. Jimmy walked into my life with her four […]
Finding Suzi’s Mommy
Written by Vidha Shukla* Did I just spot a new dog? I thought, just as Aladdin and Lily were clamouring to be fed their breakfast one Sunday morning. Could this be my Kaalu? Though he looks slightly different. I was unsure so I simply ignored it for the time being hoping to catch a glimpse […]
Why you should never skip flea, tick and worm prevention for your furry friends
Written by Sonya Kochhar Apicella* I am sorry – this blog post full of itchy, wriggly things is probably going to make your skin crawl but it has an important message. Please don’t skip on flea and tick prevention and worming of your dogs and cats! Parasites like fleas, ticks and worms may be small but they cause problems quite out of […]
Buddy, our Super-pup
Written by Alita D’souza (Buddy’s mother) & Richa Vaidya (Buddy’s lover) My husband and I have always been fond of pets. Originally from Mumbai, my husband and I moved to Goa for his new job. So, after a few months of marriage and the stress of settling down in a new city receded, we decided […]
My Cat, Igor
Written by Sejal Suvarna The doorbell rings and the first person to zoom across the door to greet his guests is Mr Igor. He will scan every guest by rubbing himself against them. Few questions will be asked in the form of meows and purrs. The ones under suspicion are nibbled and left with a warning. Only after the security check is done, the […]
A Love Letter From My Dog – Valentine’s Day Special
Written by Disha Ramanan My best friend, Every single day, I wish I could tell you in your words how much I adore you. Especially today. But I know you know what I’m trying to say when I show you my soulful, almond brown eyes. I know you can feel it when I curl up […]
The Ultimate Checklist Every Prospective Pet Parent Needs To See
Written by Disha Ramanan Getting a puppy home, especially for the first time, can make for some of the most joyous moments in one’s life. Adding a pet into your family is certainly a reason to celebrate – it’s one of the most beautiful feelings in the world! It’s unfortunate, then, that so many animals are […]
All You Need to Know: Bowen Therapy For Dogs – Interview with India’s Only Canine Bowen Therapist
Written by Disha Ramanan Increasingly, there are many issues and ailments for which conventional veterinary medicine (or allopathy) may not provide all the answers. Especially as age becomes a factor in our pets’ lives, issues such as arthritis take over and we may not always readily know how to tackle something for which there may […]