Editorial

Wags and Meows to us, we are TWENTY YEARS old! A magazine started with sheer passion, love, care & commitment, little did we realise- we will stand by our PAWS for twenty years. The journey which had started as a dream so long back- we sniffed our way through -by giving all of us to all our paws. Our network grew paw by paw to pet parents of every walk of life, national and international…

It is the 21st century and what an amazing time it is to be a pet and a pet parent. With the technological boon that we are experiencing, it is important that we highlight how all these new gadgets and tech can help take our pet parenting experiencing a notch higher and make things easy at the same time! So, kudos to new technology and here’s what you can expect. While it is true that all these…

We soon will be completing 20 years of celebrating our darling paws every day and promoting responsible pet parenting. The pet care ecosystem in India has grown by woofs, wags, meows in each and every segment. The first and foremost being our Paws are family- people from all segments are investing their time, love and resources in their furry member. Pet food, treats, supplements, grooming-…

Ratan Tata’s vision for a super speciality hospital for pets will be launched in Mahalaxmi (Mumbai) in March 2024. Philanthropist and former Tata Group Chairman feels that Pets are family and their lives matter to every pet parent. When he looked around and saw the lack of infrastructure for pets in India, it made him wonder why in such a large country with a significant pet population one cannot…

Time for new beginnings,miracles, magic and more, it is also our responsibility to see that pets and Indies are taken care of. If you notice abuse in any manner- raise a voice and bring about awareness. On a recent trip, we noticed a very unfortunate labrador who was constantly tied, on enquiring my sister tried to raise awareness on the plight of the unfortunate dog. In-spite of being tied at the…

We have come a long way and indeed there is a long way to go, in the recent years there has been a great transformation in services provided for wellness and wellbeing of our Precious Paws. Veterinary care, Products, Grooming- today’s pets and pet parents have a spectrum of services to choose from. Marked with innovation and technological advancement this growth is happening in each and every…

Constantly has been one of my favourite words, it also came from Cliff Richard’s song “Constantly”- I would happily as a child sing along when my mom used to play this song. While in my MBA- I got a more practical preview of the word,“The only thing constant is change”, was my first day first class lesson. And as we turn 19 – I can only celebrate truly all the precious paws who have been a part of…

As we complete 18 years and will celebrate our July – August issue which will be our 19th anniversary issue and also our 115th issue, I cannot help but sniff down memory lane- the initial visits to our partners- vets, stores, events, fairs, exhibitions, learning programme etc and what is remarkable the continuous evolution of pet parenting and pet partners to greater heights. Passionate people…

The World Veterinary Day was first celebrated on April 29, 2000, as an initiative by the World Veterinary Association (WVA). In 2023 it is celebrated on 29th April with the theme being “Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness in the Veterinary Profession”. The theme for 2022 was “To Celebrate the Efforts of Veterinary Professionals and To Strengthen Veterinary Resilience.”The world…

A friend in need is a friend indeed—most noteworthy, this proverb signifies the role of rescue squads of ‘Man’s Best Friends’ who led at the forefront during the search & rescue mission in the earthquake-ravaged Turkey and Syria. The furry rescuers on the mission showed us the true sense of true friends who help at a time of need. The stories of miraculous search and rescue brings hope to our…

As we celebrate our precious paws this festive season, let’s renew our love & commitment to keep them safe and happy. Let go of the past, be mindful in the present and embrace the future with doing right. Love is about communication done right. As we are ready to embark the New Year 2023 with renewed hopes, let there be love & light. Our fur family brings sparkles to our lives, so do read…

Be the one to make the change —if you are going to be a first-time pet parent or a pet parent looking for an addition to your paw family do consider adopting our great Indie dog. What makes them special? In spite of all the hardships they have endured they do continuously give love, all they need is a loving family, food, love, companionship. If you give one a home you change the direction of the…

As we bring our 18th Anniversary Issue our focus is on complete and overall wellbeing and wellness of our paw family. At a recent trip to Palampur in Himachal Pradesh I was very Happy to meet the Dean and Professors of ‘Dr GC Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences’— excellent faculty, passionate students, and beauty of the college campus actually left me spell bound. Apart from the…

Voila! India gets its first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine for animals—Anocovax! It’s totally safe for dogs and other large and small animals. Developed by the Haryana-based ICAR- National Research Centre on Equines (NRC),Anocovax is effective against both the Delta and Omicron variants. No laboratory animals were required for the preparation of the antigens. The kit is made in India and a patent has…

As the ongoing Russian attack on Ukraine continues, causing horrifying destruction to life in every aspect, keeping hope for PEACE are some stories emerging… One of them is a heroic Jack Russell Terrier named Patron who assists the State Emergency Service of Ukraine to clear out explosives in the war-torn country. Since the Russian invasion on Ukraine on 24th February, many pets from Ukraine have…

Grow old along with me—the best is yet to be! Indeed, consider myself lucky to have spent Sparkle’s golden years with him. We started noticing slight changes in him after he was nine years of age. But inspite of aging what remained unchanged was his joie de vivre. The morning wags, the walk time, his soul searching eyes, tantrums…all remained intact. I still cannot forget Sparkle’s…

Magic & Moonshine, Sparkle & Serendipity… this goes to our adorable paws who get so much more meaning in our lives. When you fall in love with a paw, you fall in love fur-ever, when you look into their eyes, it is trust and friendship beyond care. When they sit beside you, it is warmth till eternity. Do have a magical Christmas and a cosy New Year – cuddled close to your paws, look into…

We are ALL4PAWS, always have been and always will be. It is fantastic and fascinating to see communities reaching out and making a better world for our paws. It is our paws who give a whole new world, from the moment they enter our lives to each second of the day they enrich us in so many ways. The city of Mumbai reached out to vaccinate more than 300 community dogs against rabies and other…

As we embark on our 17th Anniversary Issue and 103rd Issue, it is with love we celebrate both our canine and feline members. In every issue and article we have focussed they are a part of our family, homes and heart. The pandemic has deepened our relationships with our pets because of the time which we got to spend with them. The calls, zoom meetings, household chores done with them beside us,…

Pets are family and commitment for life. I personally know so many first time pet parents during this pandemic. Data also confirms that many in India have become pet parents. Dogs being the most preferred followed by cats, fish and birds, it is estimated in 2019 Indians had 20 million pet dogs which is supposed to rise to 31 million by 2023. Pets have helped us to endure a lot in these…