had grown up with dogs all around and Pia was one of my favourites. She was a beautiful golden lab. Her walk was like a little lady, she was very fond of the gardener and would carry his tools in a sack to help him do his work. They made quite a pair in the morning at 6 o’ clock, right till it was time for him to go home! Every evening she would take a regular splash in the pond and settle herself…

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…

Keeping a pet dog can enrich children’s life and help them build a sense of self-esteem and responsibility and develop diversified interests. Friends for life Children love to live and play with dogs by nature. They tend to treat pets as their closest friends, or even as their brothers and sisters. They like to play with pets, share their secrets with them and find comfort and consolidation in…

Big beautiful eyes and a sweet little nose, I will give you all my love if you keep me like a rose. Love and care is all I need, Being alert and chirpy is in my stead. With you I love to run and play, I will always be with you I will always stay. If ever you wish I will run like a horse or jump like a frog, I am none other than your faithful friend, I am your loving Valentine.

Goofy does a million things That no one else can do. He’s someone I can always trust And tell my secrets too. His heart is filled with love That he is always glad to tell, And no one in this world Can tell it half as well. His love can chase the clouds away And can cause the sun to shine, There is no one like my baby And no baby quite like mine.

Editorial Breed Profile Winter warmth for the wet nose! For the pawfect million dollar smile Whose fault is it anyway? Teaming up with your dog Games 4 paws 2 play Paws and their Stars Picture Perfect Sniffing their way to glory What is CRF - Chronic Renal Failure? Pawtales

Till now… Moti was picked up by Golu from his littermates and brought to Brindavan building, where he meets Tiger (another dog), Harichander (the watchman) and Pinto girl. He gets hurt and is disowned. He becomes a stray dog. He is driven away from Brindavan and he makes the drain, his home. The Pinto girl is concerned about him and brings him food everyday…. Irarely came out of the drain now,…

Chronic renal failure (CRF) is the most common kidney disease found in old dogs. Dogs are considered old above the age of 7.5 years. However, in the case of large dogs (above 20 kg) and giant dogs (above 40 kg), old age appears earlier than 7.5 years. An awareness of different aspects of this disease leads to early detection. Role of kidneys?: The role of kidneys is to form urine, excrete waste…

Do you know that with security officials, dogs also play an important role in the overall security of the airports? Dogs & Pups recently visited one such training centre. Airports are vulnerable places and their security is prime consideration. The security force and custom authority also relies on dogs for sniffing out explosives and narcotics. Dogs & Pups recently met Dr. (Maj.) T V…

Former Miss India, national swimming champion, socialite, model, actress, social worker and….yes, a dog lover! Dogs & Pups met Nafisa Ali who is also the wife of celebrity polo player Pickles Sodhi. Nafisa has been a dog and nature lover all her life. Quite like she says, “I grew up amidst animals,” "From the earliest time I remember, we’ve had pets.” “There were dogs, I love them and we also…