Paw Times

Dusk had fallen and evening came, I ran down to play my routine game. I was playing the game of hide and seek And there I saw you wandering the streets, oh so meek. I picked you up and held you close, You sniffed my shirt with your tiny wet nose. I got you home with tender care, Coz you were…

Christmas, New Year, gifts and holidays, the year always ends on a happier note. Every New Year brings with it a whole new world for us. Here’s wishing all the readers of Dogs & Pups a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. As northern India shivers with winter chill, it’s very heartening to see people giving…

My best friend We all in our lives need a friend, who can share our moments of joy, sorrow, victory or defeat, without whom fun in our life is put to an end. Even I needed such a friend, a friend who can my messed life mend. And when I found Snowey and Lalu as my pets, my search for that friend was…

Fun@Nathuvakhan A short leisure trip does wonders in rejuvenating our spirits and when our loving pets accompany us, the fun and enjoyment get doubled. I was on cloud nine, when I came to know that we were going on a vacation to Nathuvakhan near Nainital, along with my best pals - Whisky and Imli.…

While reading the Times of India on the 4th of October, I was pleasantly surprised to see a St. Bernard peeping out of the logo. Surprised –? I looked again – but there he was, sharing this prized positioning with other animals. And it was then I realized that it was World Animal Day – a day to…

Are dogs jealous? Where there is love, jealously will naturally make its way, quiet true! This is something that I experienced recently, with my most loved pal - Tuffy. We share a wonderful relationship and spend quality time together and he treats me like his best companion. All was going well, but…

The Chinese animal signs are a 12-year cycle used for dating the years. 2006 is the Chinese year of the dog, which was celebrated with much fanfare in China. Along with the celebrations, came the most tragic incident in the Year of the Dog, which has left all the canine lovers across the world,…

We all have one life, and its up to us to live it to the fullest, and those who are able to do that will always leave loving memories. Sammy, our loving pooch is someone we can never forget. Sammy, a German Shepherd, was the brightest amongst his siblings and at a tender age of three months, he was…

‘Death is sure to every born’, but the pain of losing one’s dearest is immense, for me losing Ladli - an English Mastiff was the same. It was 18th January 2006, Wednesday, when my one-and-a-half-year old angel - Ladli departed, to an unknown abode forever. Ladli, a fun loving kid, came to us in May…

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…