It was a hot summer day, the sun blazing, making people stay indoors. An old man was seen sitting under a tree on the pavement looking around at the people rushing by, hoping someone would notice him and stop to talk or ask about him. While he was contemplating life...
Monsoon in India can be a brutal season for stray dogs. And that is in a ‘normal’ year. This year’s powerful rains have hit Dharamsala particularly badly. On 12th July, a cloudburst unloaded itself wreaking havoc, causing the river to burst its banks, leading to flash...
Dharamsala Animal Rescue simply doesn’t exist without its wonderful staff team. Period. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — DAR is only as good as its staff and volunteers. In previous posts, we’ve talked to some volunteers who have given their time...
In conversation with Holly Anne Hills, British vet and previous DAR volunteer Due to Covid, DAR’s extremely vital sterilisation program was on hold for most of the past year. Luckily, it will be ramping up again this month. With this in mind, I caught up with...
Often when we talk about dog rescues, we focus only on domestic organizations here in the U.S. and generally neglect to consider the efforts of global animal rescues. There are many non-profit organizations and animal shelters all around the world that do an...
What do you get a food and animal lover as a birthday gift? A Meals with Mini master class!! I grew up in a real foodie family. Food was central to everything — everyday life, celebrations, and holidays. My dad loves his food and believes that every day is a...