Paw Times

Ginger - a Friend, Partner, a defender... Pets are wonderful companions and dogs are the best. He is friendly, confident and a faithful comrade. My pet, Ginger, a golden Labrador is a loving, playful dog, true to his Lab characteristics; he is affectionate and hates to stay alone. When I come back…

Tintin - the minpin We brought our minpin pup home on 19th July 2005 and it was such a thrilling moment. I still remember vividly the feelings of apprehension and excitement as we drove to the pet shop. The anticipation of bringing our first pup home was great. We named him Tintin after our…

My pet detective What would you imagine if you thought of a famous dog detective? Some super doggy dressed up in a trench coat and solving crimes using his doggy senses. Yoda, my 2-year-old black Labrador would love to do that but his superb sniffing power is restricted not to crime but to…

My parenting for pets began with my dog Goldie, a Cocker Spaniel and my childhood dream has been to bring a Kitty home. When I was 10, I remember Lulva, a cat who used to visit us for food; I used to be enchanted by her milky white coat and her emerald eyes. Today, I am 50 years old but Lulva is…

The holiday bug does not only get us, it gets our canines too. This summer, Sparkle had an escapade to Dhanaulti, a small town above Mussourie, nestled with a panoramic view. At 8500 ft above sea level, this place was a haven away from the sultry heat of Delhi- fresh air, awesome mountains, rain,…

A golden (ie) transformation... Indeed I was not an animal lover but Goldie, my Golden Retriever pup has totally changed my life since she came into my life. Today Goldie and I are inseparable and I simply adore her. Goldie – the beauty queen Goldie looks gorgeous with a golden mane, rustic brown…

Being a grandmother is truly a wonderful feeling, which I underwent recently, when my daughter (Golden Retriever MAGIC) had a litter. Those wonderful days of being a Grandmother were truly the most magical experience of my life. The plethora of emotions that I was engulfed with from the initial joy…

Love needs no words My two dogs Snowey and Lalu are my most cherished treasures and we all love them for so many reasons. Snowey- a real darling came into our lives five years back and loving Lalu followed him afterwards. Lalu came to us wounded and we provided first aid and medication to him, and…

When I was born, my dog was 4 years and 3 months elder to me, so I called him Doggie Bhayya. He used to bark at all those who used to touch me. My mother was very proud of him. Today, I am 13 years old and I recently lost my Doggie Bhayya. He was suffering from cataract and lately was not eating his…

The word friendship conjures many beautiful images of warmth, togetherness, trust, etc. A bonding which is felt, shared and enjoyed both in happy and testing times. While interacting with a number of people, it was great to learn that each one of them shared this special feeling with their furry…

Unconditional love I have always had pets, but never a dog. So when I asked my 15-year-old daughter Payal, who was busy with her pre-boards, whether she wanted a pup, she almost threw away her books and rushed to search in the newspaper classifieds. We wanted a small shorthaired dog on a shoestring…

My buddy - Buddy ‘No’ was the only word, which was uttered by my parents, when I asked for a dog. But after much persuasion, I now proudly have a nine-month-old Pug named Buddy. I brought Buddy home when he was just four-month-old. My heart just melted when I first saw him. He fit so well in the…

It’s a myth that cats are not very loving. In fact, it’s wonderful to have a cat as a pet, she is a beautiful, loving and a very regal animal. Zara (which means princess, flower and dawn in Arabic and Persian) is my female doll-faced white Persian kitten. She is 6 months old now. I got her when she…

I’m only a cat, and I stay in my place... Up there on your chair, on your bed or your face! I’m only a cat, and I don’t finick much... I’m happy with cream and anchovies and such! I’m only a cat, and we’ll get along fine... As long as you know I’m not yours... you’re all mine!

Tail wagging, eyes hoping, seeking love, attention, food - you can easily spot them keeping a watch in your neighbourhood. Here’s a dog who is lovable, adorable and tough, with a determination to survive and living life against all odds. Heat, cold, rain, traffic, fights, no veterinary care - this…

Life for the city dog- a continuous wait – looking forward to the return of her guardian, in which the long hours are mostly spent sleeping. And when the clock strikes the time of return- the bundle of energy is all set for play and activity, which are at times met enthusiastically by the guardian…

‘A dog’s life’ is narrated by Moti from his home in heaven. –by Lynn de Souza Till now…Moti was picked up by Golu from his littermates and brought to Brindavan building. He befriends Tiger, another dog and the kind-hearted Pinto girl who takes care of both of them. Moti is hurt and driven away from…

Owned by our furry angels, making their wish our command - a new phase has come where we can actually pamper our lil’ babies. A lot of people have started addressing themselves as pet parents and share the feeling that these darlings are an integral part of the family, who not only give love, but…

Four for family A dog brings a lot of happiness in our lives and when you have more than one, the joy multiplies manifolds. Although they come in various shapes, sizes and colours, one thing is common and it is the enormous love they give us back. I have four dogs: two Labradors, one Cocker Spaniel…

Love of my life I have always loved dogs and as a child, I used to dream of having a small toy breed. Since I could not find one in my town, thus all the strays in my colony came under my care. After completing my education and getting a job in a coal mine near Allahabad, my dream was fulfilled when…