The family had adopted two-month-old Max after losing two Labradors and a cat in a row years ago. “We can just request people to return him. He is too docile to even protest if someone overpower...

While many homes are taking in pets now, it is not without challenges.   No touch and feel- Many breeders are not allowing people to go over and see the litters. But it is not enough to choose a...

The Covid-19 crisis and the resultant lockdown has rendered not just humans but a lot of animals helpless, without the basics of life like shelter and food. It has also brought to light the human side...

Sir — In a welcome change, many people in cities are adopting stray dogs as pets. The Indian pariah dogs, popularly known as ‘indies’, are an adorable breed. They are best suited to the climate ...

Jharkhand Animal Welfare Board has issued a public notice to dog breeders, traders and handlers to get breeding and trading licence under provisions of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding a...

The pet burial ground in New Town, that was formally inaugurated in February, was used for the first time on April 21. The first pet to be buried, a cat, was rushed in at about 11pm and judging from t...

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Many of us have pets — dogs, cats, birds or ornamental fish. Unfortunately, we are neither well-versed in the care of animals nor aware of the dangers they can pose to their human family. We need to...

Over 5,500 species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles are bought and sold to meet the human demand for meat, medicines, clothing, luxury items and pets, scientists said on Thursday.Their analy...

Sir — The environment ministry of India has issued an advisory to streamline the import and possession of live exotic animal species. This is a step in the right direction. Owners of such species as...