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We are used to being called the most magical place in Bangalore that houses nine (big and small, large and tiny, thin and fat, excited and very happy) dogs. We started with one simple mission – providing endless love of dogs to everyone deprived of it and bigger family to pet parents. About TherPUP Cafe I am a big dog lover, and have been with dogs from childhood. When I moved to Bangalore in…

Physical changes in the body with age are a normal thing. But it becomes a matter of concern, when your pet shows unexpected behavioral changes. Read on to find out the 8 behaviours that may change as your pet grows older and be the beginning of a bigger health concern. Most pet parents are aware of the physical changes that can take place as their canine companion grows older. But did you know…

‘Brain Games’ are games that are meant to be played together which provide attention, mental stimulation and challenge opening a whole new world for us to explore with our dogs…read on. In all the time that you have spent with your dog have you ever wondered what actually makes him do the things he does? Of course you have. And many a time probably sat back in amazement and watched as they…

Puppy mills need to be shunned for the inhumane behaviour meted out to dogs. Here are a few tips to stop the practice of puppy mills. Before buying the pups one should enquire about the parents of the pup and their details. If the seller is not so sure about the parents, then that puppy is from a puppy mill. These pups are mostly not in good health condition, although they might look healthy…

The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality in Israel has launched ‘Digi-Dog’, a first-of-its-kind initiative to equip dogs and their pet parents with the digital tools they need to thrive in a ‘Smart City’. Tel Aviv is home to 25,000 registered dogs, and the ratio of dogs to humans (1:17) is considered one of the highest in the world. Digi-Dog is based on the city’s award-winning ‘Digi-Tel’ resident card…

Making holiday plans involves a lot of decisions – what to do, where to stay, how to travel, what to take with you. For pet parents, one of the most critical decisions they face is what to do with the much-loved family member. Here’s how to choose the best facility for your pooch. Look for a professionally-run, well-appointed boarding facility. Professional kennels and boarding facilities will…

Charles Darwin in 1868 theorised that domesticated dogs were so varied that they had stemmed from two or more wild canine species. It’s said that the fossil of the direct ancestor of the dog hasn’t been discovered as yet, which is why we can just toy with probable options of who the true predecessor of the dog was. Here are some prevailing theories regarding the origin of the domestic dog. If…

Unlike humans, dogs can’t cool themselves by sweating. The main way a dog cools off is by panting. But in extremely hot and humid weather conditions, panting is not enough to dissipate excess heat from the body. This may result in non fever hyperthermia or heat stroke. Find out how you can keep your dog cool and comfortable in summers. As heat stroke in dogs is a life-threatening condition,…

The experience of having someone you love grow old and helpless in front of you is very painful. And when it involves a four-legged piece of your heart, who has been a true and loyal companion, showering us with unconditional love and support, it can be a life- changing experience. Often pet parents behave like the ostrich, burying their heads under the sand, thinking that the cloud of our…

Have you ever wondered what the word ‘fostering’ that you often come across just as you open any animal welfare website means? Well, this article aims to answer some of these questions—What is fostering? Can you foster? How should one foster? and so on. Fostering is the chance to open your home and your heart to a stray or an abandoned animal, be it a dog on the street, which in all…

A road trip with your dog can be one of the best ways to bond with him. Let’s find out how to make it in a safe, pleasurable and memorable way. From shortlisting a pet-friendly destination to preparing a checklist of essentials, you will want to leave no stone unturned to look forward to a memorable road trip experience for you and your dog. Keep the following list handy before you begin…

Admit it—that at some point you were totally amazed to see the furry buddies in a dog show. The poise and grace our dogs display in the ‘conformation show’ are unmatchable. And the final result is as they say–beauty with brain. But a lot of hard work and training goes behind all of this. Let’s find it out. For pet parents, their furry babies are just perfect and deserve all the accolades…

‘Friends 4Ever’ is an interactive and fun workshop for children by Dogs & Pups to sensitise children about dogs—our friends forever. Latest edition of the workshop was organised at Maharaja Agarsain Public School in Ashok Vihar, Delhi. Main objective of the ‘Friends 4Ever’ workshop is to teach children to be safe around dogs and become aware of special qualities and needs of the furry…

Generally, a lot of people avoid adopting a dog when they live in an apartment, often worried about the dog’s behaviour and comfort level. However, there are dogs who are best suited to live in apartments. Let’s find them out. Dogs are indeed the man’s best friend.forgot yahoo password For all the time that they make our lives better, it is important for us to make their world a better…

Pets are family and having an all-out portfolio or a family shoot with your pet is a lot more personal. It’s something you will cherish forever. Here’s how to get a  erfect  furryphotoshoot. Don’t we all have those cute little moments with our pets that we wish we could capture? For instance, the sorry face they make when they’ve been up to some mischief or the excitement when…

The holiday season is approaching – Christmas and winter fun is on the cards. Pamper your pooch with a pawsome gift this holiday season. We love to pamper our pooches with love. Though there’s no substitute for love, a little indulgence in few gifts won’t be a bad idea after all. Here are a few gift ideas for your pooch: 1. GPS Pet Tracker: Get your pet’s location and activity sent…

Losing your beloved dog is always painful. It is never an easy experience for anyone who loves and shares their life with a dog—they are in your heart forever and always! A dog is a part of our family, and most pet parents are in distress when their pet displays signs that something is wrong. Sometimes age and sometimes illness can lead your friend to part from you. Since a dog’s…

Leaving your pet at home while you enjoy at the weekend is not a good idea. Though we live in a country where socialising with pets is not a popular concept, here’s a quant and cute pet café in our own Delhi city. Drop in at Puppychino for some great food (for you as well as your pet), unending supply of cuddles, sloppy kisses and of course, unmatched happiness! Remember the puppy face…

Surf dog Ricochet interacts and surfs with kids with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors and veterans with PTSD as an assistive aid and paws-on healer. Every 65 minutes a veteran with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) takes their life by suicide around the globe. That is 22 veterans a day! Surfice dog Ricochet and her pet parent Judy Fridono in Escondido (San…

In a first-of-its-kind venture in Asia, GVK CSIA (Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) has initiated a pet therapy programme called ‘Comforting Angels’ in partnership with Animal Angels Therapy Centre (Pune) at the iconic Terminal 2 of the Mumbai airport. These wagging comforting pooches are employed to soothe, comfort and de-stress air travelers inside the departure terminal. Let’s find it…