Patna to Host State-Level Dog…
06/03/2025 - 5:02 AMPATNA: The Animal and Fisheries Resources Department will host a state-level dog show at Bihar Veterinary College's sports complex on February 12. The event will showcase around 20 dog breeds, evaluated in five categories, including health, breed quality, and obedience. Winners will be honored with awards. Mohammad Ali Shabbir, Director of the Animal Health and Production Institute-Bihar, announced that registration for the Patna state-level dog show is free. N Vijayalakshmi,...
Sangareddy Dog Cruelty: 10 of…
06/03/2025 - 4:05 AMHYDERABAD: In a heart-wrenching case of Sangareddy dog cruelty, 10 out of 11 dogs thrown from a 40-foot bridge in Eddumailaram village, Sangareddy district, have died from their injuries. The only survivor, a pregnant dog, recently gave birth but remains in critical condition. Citizens For Animals, an animal welfare group, is pressing authorities to identify and punish those responsible for the brutal act. According to Prithvi Paneru, a member of...
Human Collie Toco Opens TokoTokoZoo…
06/03/2025 - 3:32 AMTOKYO: Human Collie Toco TokoTokoZoo, a Japanese man who gained global attention for spending $14,000 (over ₹12 lakh) on a hyper-realistic Border Collie costume, has now launched TokoTokoZoo—a unique attraction where visitors can experience life as animals. Toco, popularly known as the “human collie,” opened the specialized zoo in Tokyo to help others fulfill their fantasy of living as animals. According to The Mirror, Human Collie Toco TokoTokoZoo offers sessions...
Nine Dogs Found Dead in…
04/03/2025 - 2:28 AMCHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: A tragic incident occurred in the Pahadsinghpura area, where nine dogs found dead in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, including a pet dog and eight stray dogs, four of which were puppies, on Friday. It is suspected that they consumed biscuits laced with poison. Following a complaint from the pet owner, the Begampura police have filed a case against an unknown individual. Animal rights activists have strongly condemned the act and...
Lucknow Struggles with Pet Dog…
04/02/2025 - 5:02 AMLUCKNOW: With the financial year approaching its end, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has fallen short of its 100% pet dog licensing target. Lucknow pet dog licensing issues persist as out of an estimated 10,000 pet dogs, only 4,600 have been licensed—lower than last year’s figure of 5,200. According to LMC officials, the shortfall is mainly due to low awareness and resistance from pet owners. Many residents are either unaware...
Assagao Panchayat Bans Fierce Dog…
04/02/2025 - 3:10 AMASSAGAO: Assagao bans fierce dogs as the panchayat has issued a public notice prohibiting the public presence of certain aggressive dog breeds following a recent dog attack on a resident. The notice emphasizes that violations will be treated as a punishable offense. “The government has banned specific dog breeds in India, such as Pitbulls and Rottweilers. Owners of these breeds are advised not to walk their pets in public areas....
Swiggy Pawlice-Reuniting Pets, Delivering Hope…
16/04/2024 - 6:58 AMOn April 12, Swiggy, the renowned food delivery platform, introduced a novel feature on its app to aid pet owners in locating their missing pets. Dubbed "Swiggy Pawlice," this feature enables users to report a lost pet directly through the Swiggy app. The unveiling of Swiggy Pawlice closely follows National Pet Day on April 11, during which Swiggy introduced the "Swiggy Paw-ternity Policy" for its employees. Under this policy, full-time...
Defending Livelihoods, Challenging Arbitrary Dog…
03/04/2024 - 10:34 AMThe Delhi High Court has requested a response from the Centre following a petition filed by a dog breeder who asserts their right to livelihood in opposition to the prohibition on 'ferocious' dog breeds. The petition contends that there has been no research conducted within India to substantiate the claim that the specified dog breeds are inherently aggressive and necessitate a ban. Justice Subramonium Prasad has directed the central government...
Unite for Change End Animal…
02/04/2024 - 12:54 PMA wave of concern over animal welfare has been ignited following a viral video depicting a dog entering the field during an Indian Premier League match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, only to be kicked and chased away. While various celebrities have weighed in on the incident, actress Vedhika has taken a stand against the mistreatment of the dog. Expressing her dismay, Vedhika commented, "Watching a dog being chased...
Tragic Loss Dogs’ Lives Poisoned…
30/03/2024 - 12:46 PMIn a distressing incident near Arni in Tiruvannamalai district, a group of duck farmers caused the tragic deaths of over 20 street and pet dogs by distributing chicken meat contaminated with poison. These farmers alleged that the street and pet dogs posed a threat to their ducks, often chasing and biting them during feeding times in nearby vegetation. In response, some farmers resorted to drastic measures, choosing to eliminate the...