Pawssionate Profession

Valaya creates Magic Collar Fun, frolic, fi esta, fashion…surely a great combination to have a gala time. And once again our adorable pooches have stood for a cause at the Magic Collar – the haute carnival – Dog show in support of The Valaya Magic Foundation for the girl child. Crème de la crème of Delhi’s fashionista converged with their cuddly-cute canines to create magic at Dugal farms. Lemme…

Saving our souls... canine commandos “A good dog deserves a good home,” says a famous proverb, well now-adays, it should be, “A good dog deserves a good job and good rewards,” and why not… they have it all. They are being appointed as officers and are indispensable parts of our military and para-military forces. Some are winning international rewards, while others are getting bravery awards,…

  How do you pamper your little canine? Give him tasty treats, gift him a toy, take him out for a ride or a walk ...or better still gift him a day at a grooming salon - a perfect gift for your pampered pooch. Your darling would not only feel pampered but look pampered too! Here’s a peek at the grooming facilities available internationally.   Eiffel, a 175 lb Newfoundland comes to Wag ‘N Wash pet…

For pet groomers, grooming is not a profession, but it is their way of showering their love on canines, to be with them 24x7, to love and pamper them. For them work is a pleasure… something that makes their life complete and our canines healthy and beautiful. It is a wonderful experience to pamper our pets and see them bask in love and care. And grooming is just another way to pampering. Just…

A peek at an exotic doggy destination - The Kahala Hotel & Resorts, Hawaii Picture a luxurious resort set on a secluded beach, packed with all that is required for a perfect holiday with loved ones. When we say loved ones, we mean all – family as well as sweet canine. The Kahala Hotel & Resorts in Hawaii has become a hot destination for bigwigs and their pets. Hollywood stars like…

Whenever you brush your furry angel, you get a brush full of soft and beautiful fur and you don’t have the heart to throw it out. Your mind often thinks, “I wish I could spun it into something...” Well, the good news is yes, you can! Take a look at the pictures of clothes on this page. You might think, “What’s big about it?” Now, if we say that these clothes are made from canine fur, would you…

Camp gone to the dogs...Tails up! Atail-wagging good time is what we canines have at ‘Camp gone to the dogs’ (www.campgonetothedogs.com) in Vermont (US). Big or small - we’re all loved. We learn new things and surprise our parents with our natural abilities. The instructors at the camp are nationally and internationally known trainers, who guide us with kindness, fairness and love, using things we…

We all live our lives accordingly, but there are a few people who make the biggest difference to mankind and humanity in their one life, which is a far-fetched thought for most of us. Geeta Sheshamani of Friendicoes - SECA, Society for Eradication of Cruelty to Animals is one such person, who has devoted herself completely to animal welfare. In tête-à-tête with D&P, we found myriad facets of…

Ranbaxy is the one brand name in India that needs no introduction. Over the years, the company has diverged in to various health care sectors. Armed with new identity and forces, Vetnex (RFCL), is on a fast track to revolutionize the animal health care industry. Sushil Mehta, MD RFCL, and Dr Maneesh Kumar Gupta, General Manager, Vetnex (Livestock and canine business), RFCL in tête-à-tête with…

Having a great time with our lovely pooches, in the lap of nature, away from the city’s hustle-bustle, chasing birds, basking in serenity, enjoying tranquility, while doing all the oh-not-for-me fun activities is a dream for most of us. As they say, ‘dreams do come true’, and Crazy K9 camping lends wings to dreams of all poochie lovers. It’s an experience to remember, while reliving and reviving…

Animal Asia of Hong Kong is an organisation working for the welfare of dogs across Asia. They believe that dogs, our age-old best friends, can provide a great starting point to ‘promote animal welfare through people welfare’ and give a much needed voice to all animals. The Dr. Dog programme has been started with one such vision. It only takes one to start making a difference… Twelve years ago,…

Weekend getaways, picnics, relaxation outings are commonplace in our human circles. If humans need it, ever thought of something similar for our canine counterparts? Dog trainer Pooja Sathe comes up with a vacation scheme for those beloved members of our family, who deserve nothing but the best!!! Crazy K9 Camper’s Dog Camp held at YMCA Camp Lakeside at Nilshi in July this year was an event with a…

The residence of Leela Parulekar is better known as a big bungalow with dogs all around. Her love and compassion for animals is simply beyond words. Dogs and Pups had a chat with Leela at her home in Pune. Entering the gates of Jeev Raksha, one is greeted by multitude of wagging tails and playful barks. There are dogs, cows, birds, donkeys, etc, each giving you an inquisitive look as to who has…

Wockhardt Limited today is among India’s top research and technology oriented pharmaceutical companies, with a global presence. Meet Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Director of Animal Health, Administration Division and Mother & Child care at Wockhardt. Wockhardt is amongst the 50 most valuable companies in India. It has an employee strength of 2700 people. Established nearly four decades ago,…

The passion to innovate, the zeal to care, a burning desire of quality — all come together in making of the Managing Director of Petcare — Mr. Bharat Tandon. With a vision to provide the best for one’s beloved canine, led to the founding of “Petcare”, India’s first company taking care of pet nutrition and therapy. Meet Mr. Bharat Tandon, the man behind Petcare. Mr. Tandon has been a dog lover…

Mumbai based Ebrahim & Sons (pet shop), dating back to 1928, claims to be one of the first pet shops in India.  An organisation committed, caring and catering to all doggy needs! An organisation of quality and substance, which identifies the need of the consumer and feels happy in delighting them. The Ebrahim & Sons pet shop was established in 1928 by Mr. A R Ebrahim, an animal lover and a…