My dog is not only a rescue pup, he also rescues pups. Seal pups, that is. Rocket was born on the streets of Southern India. He was found, just weeks old, under a bush on the roadside. Two huge-hearted people took him and his brother into their home—the only two...
Why are there so many stray dogs and cats in developing countries? Street dogs and feral cats exist in large numbers in developing countries for several reasons: 1. They are able to scavenge. Large amounts of exposed garbage are an abundant source of food, enabling...
Dougie Wallace, a UK based photographer spent 14 weeks in Goa over the past two years. In previous years he spent his time photographing the pampered pooches of England, but in India, he turned his lens to the stray dogs living on Goa’s beaches. After...
Stray dogs, or desi dogs as we know them in India, can be bit of a tough subject, especially when it comes to dog attacks. Most of the time the street dogs of India are a harmless, an integrated part of the community―barking at night and harassing the coolies...
Feeding Street Dogs: The dos and don’ts Last week we discussed how to keep your pet dog healthy on a vegetarian or vegan diet. This week we address the issues surrounding the feeding of stray dogs and how we can contribute to their general health and overall...
This is a story about a friend I made among the dogs of Spiti Valley. When the monsoon arrives in McLeod Ganj, there are those of us who just can’t stay. The high humidity and the mouldy atmosphere, combined with fog and spiders and umbrellas and Crocs...