Dog With Blog: Dog Adoption, Rescue & Care in India

In 1993 Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) was rattled by a series of bomb blasts. Whilst the ghosts of the tragedy are yet to be exorcised with justice, there remains a protagonist of the heroic team – police dog Zanjeer who helped save ‘human’ lives in the line of fire. Working with the bomb squad, the heroic canine detected over 3329 kg of RDX explosives, 600 detonators, 249 hand grenades, and more than...

India is home to a number of exotic Native Indian dog breeds - from pariah dog to Rajapalayam, Himalayan Sheepdog (Bhutia kukur) or Tibetan mastiff . Many of them were bred exclusively for specialised tasks like sighthounds, guard dogs, livestock guardian dog and sheepdogs.  While multiple breeds of dogs that were native to India have ceased to exist or are on the brink of extinction due to i...

Is your dog scratching his eye or is bumping into things? Have you ever wondered if that thing under your dog’s eyes is tear stains, an eye infection, or an injury? Are they normal or do you need to visit the vet? The best way to ensure dog eye care is to catch vision disorders early and consult a veterinarian right away.

Our friendship with dogs and wolves goes back thousands of years more than previously believed. But did you know the origin of the phrase 'Dogs are a man's best friend'? In this episode, we explore the court case that led to this legendary saying.  Also read: How dogs became man's best friend? and Dogs are a girl's best friend too! 

Since 2004, Turkey implemented a humane no-kill, no-capture policy towards all its stray animals. Over 100k dogs call the streets of Istanbul home. Stray shows daily life through their eyes as they roam the streets, in search of food and kind strangers. Filmed between 2017 and 2019,  Stray  is a calming and thought-provocative journey that pauses but doesn’t prod the sociopolitical...

The sense and sensibility so often showed by animals have always amused humans. The smartness displayed by animals under stressing conditions and emergencies reveal a side of them that both, bemuses and bewitches readers. This anecdote shows how the genius who discovered gravity, Sir Isaac Newton was also a philosophic dog lover, just like Einstein .  Read more about Sir Isaac Newton's dog&nb...

Hachiko, the legendary Japanese dog whose loyalty has inspired an entire nation, the cultural landscape - movies, monuments and books, waited over ten years for his long-dead master. Hachiko and his story were awe-inspiring that after he died, Tokyo residents voted to build a statue of him. Read more about Hachiko, the loyal Japanese dog who waited 10+ years for his master 

‘Loyalty’ to most of us, conjures up an image of the dog. Histories inked with their unflinching courage, companionship, and love.  Researchers would tell you that the smartest of dogs have a vocabulary of 300 words. But anyone who has ever loved a dog knows differently. In this episode, we discuss the amazing dogs who waited for their humans despite the death coming in between... Read more o...

Albert Einstein , perhaps one of the wisest men of the past century (and the ones before), was a well-known pet lover. For starters, he had a dog named Chico Marx. In this episode, we delve deeper into the famed genius and his anecdotes featuring pets.   Read about Einstein and his love for dogs Also, see Sir Isaac Newton and his doggo Diamond.  

Negro Matapacos was a Chilean dog that acquired fame due to his participation in the street protests that took place in Santiago, Chile , in 2011. The stray dog became the face of protests & student revolution. Learn more about the revolution dog of Chile

Can't part with your dog? In this episode, we share how you can travel with your dog safely - be it via air, train or car.   Travelling with a dog doesn't have to be stressful. Here's what to expect, and everything to consider when travelling with your pet. Read more on Travelling with your dog

If you need to go out of town , a boarding kennel can give your pet quality care. ... though, it's important to find the right kennel and prepare your pet for boarding. In this episode, we share tips on how to choose the right pet boarding.  Read more on how to choose pet boarding for your dog

Even though dogs can’t talk to us about their dreams, veterinary researchers have discovered a lot about what goes on in their minds when they are asleep. Read more on What your dog dreams about?

Svargarohana Parva (Sanskrit: स्वर्गारोहण पर्व) or the Book of the Ascent to Heaven, is the last of eighteen books of the Indian Epic Mahabharata. It is one of the shortest books in the Mahabharata. Svargarohana Parva describes the arrival of Yudhishthira in heaven, his visit to hell and what he finds in both places. This heartwarming story acknowledges the love and loyalty of a dog. Learn more ab...

So you’ve decided to adopt a dog? Congratulations! By adopting a dog, not only would you help an otherwise homeless pooch find a forever home but also set a great example for others to follow suit. In this episode, we'll help you make the decision of adopting a dog from an impulse to thought through conscious one. Know more about Dog Adoption Guide

So you have made up your mind to gift yourself the awesomeness that is a dog.  Now comes the tricky part when you are bombarded with the breeder ads. Trust me the marketers, e-commerce portals and pet grooming sites would do a helluva job to pique your interest in exotic breeds who don’t fare that well in India. However, even before you begin to explore dog adoption , you must consider if you...

Your dog is your co-pilot, your best friend and a forever companion. There’s however a lot of interesting dog facts that you may not know about this amazing creature! For instance, did you know that Dogs "catch" yawns not only from other dogs, but also from humans. In this episode, we discuss 100+ amazing facts about dogs that would delight and surprise you.  

When you lose your dog…the outside world moves on as if nothing happened. When you lose your dog , the one who has seen you mature (or not) from your childhood fancies, you lose the scale that pits you to reality and relevance. You lose the glue that bound everything for you. Read more on What you lose when your dog dies  

Books written from the perspective of animals almost always presents an interesting story arc. In this episode we review some of our favourite books where a dog is a narrator or the central character keeping us readers engaged.    Read more about books written from a dog's perspective

In this episode, we talk about movies that are a must-watch for all animal lovers. From tear-jerkers to true stories of amazing feat, these stories celebrate the kinship we share with our amazing animal friends. Movies that Dog lovers would love!

In this episode, we discuss the laws put forth in the Indian constitution to uphold the rights of the voiceless and activists who work towards animal welfare. Read more about Animal Rights and Laws in India

Are you super confused about your dog's vaccination ? In this episode, we discuss what vaccinations are essential for your dog's well being and when to get them. Puppies should receive their first combined vaccine to protect against canine parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis and hepatitis. Read more about the dog vaccination schedule Also see: Why is my dog limping?  

Being ingrained in popular culture, it comes as no surprise that heroics of dogs inspires our art  —   movies , music , festivals or books . From the silent era to the age of SFX – when it comes to screen presence, no cine star comes within the breathing space of the canine kind. In this episode, we discuss the amazing movies inspired by dogs! Read more on Movies inspired by the heroics...

Do you know that one of the most famous logos in the world, His Master’s Voice (HMV)  has an adorable origin story linked to a dog? Read more about HMV's iconic dog logo 

In this episode, we review the charming and heartwarming stories from one of Britain's beloved authors James Herriot who also happened to be a veterinary doctor.  Read more about All Creatures Great and Small