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

Animal cloning has come a long way since Dolly, the sheep but it remains as controversial as ever. It is a messy industry riding on the grief of pet lovers and driven by pet influencers who care more for their ROI than a genuine love of the dogs/cats. Cloning seems to run the grief industry from South Korea to China and the USA — PerPETuate, Sooam Biotech, Sinogene, Viagen Pets and new players sprucing up every year. In addition to the surrogate dogs in the laboratory, there are tens of thousands of homeless dogs awaiting adoption. 

If You Love Animals, Don't Clone Your Pet. 

Cloning your cat or dog won't bring your furry friend back, but force surrogate dogs to face multiple pregnancies and hormonal treatment just to create one desired pup. 

There's nothing quite like the incredible relationship between a human and a dog. From the moment we lay eyes on an adorable puppy or a wonderful adult dog who becomes part of our life journey, we share innumerable moments of pure joy with our furry best friends.

With forty-five original pieces by some of India's leading writers, outstanding new voices and individuals who have dedicated their lives to animal welfare, The Book of Dog is a testament to how deeply dogs touch us, to the special bond we have with them and the unique place they hold in our hearts and our lives. Through a series of unforgettable real-life stories-funny, poignant, warm and joyous -- the authors celebrate the remarkable dogs they have known and loved.

Also see The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs, and books written from a dog’s POV.

Lameness in dogs is often the sign of a painful condition, such as a pulled muscle, broken bone or sprained ligament. There are many reasons for a dog to limp. No matter what the cause is, limping is typically a reaction to pain. The first warning sign of strains or sprains may be that your dog starts to limp or is suddenly lame, meaning they can't use their leg. Younger dogs (less than a year or 18 months of age) may develop sudden lameness from congenital conditions. 

In senior dogs, arthritis can cause pain in the joints, causing difficulty in movement and overall health.

Read How to help your limping dog?

Amrita Paul reminisces her furry friend Bebu in this guest post, ‘Remembering my dog’. 

As a kid, if someone asked me about my favourite animals, I would say dogs, elephants, and dolphins. I knew I could never keep the latter two. As for dogs, well, I was scared of them, but my dad was also strict enough to say that I could have one the day I become responsible.

These efforts brought me closer to a number of strays with whom I developed an irreplaceable bond. And, I even made a few human friends on the way.

Finch, a Sci-fi drama starring Tom Hanks is set in a post-apocalyptic world. It has an interesting plot: A dying man creates a robot to care for his dog. Sounds like a hero, right?

The story breathes through the triad ― Finch (Tom Hanks), Jeff (the Robot) and the dog. Tom Hanks is the solitary human in the Cast Away setting albeit he has Goodyear, the dog for company. 

See: Finch movie review

An environmental catastrophe has ravaged the Earth and Finch is perhaps the only human left. Reclusive and rough around the edges, Finch scavenges derelict malls by the day and spends his evenings building a robot. The purpose of the robot – to be a backup guardian for the dog after he’s gone. 

Also, see Best movies for Animal lovers 

Mughizh, an emotional foray into love, loss, and grief through the eyes of a little girl and her family who lose their dog to an unfortunate accident. 

Read more: Mughizh movie review

Also see movies for animal lovers, Bollywood movies featuring dogs and movies inspired by real-life dogs.

Known for its mysterious surrounding (human skeletal remains) and astounding scenic beauty, Roopkund is a high altitude trek in Uttarakhand at the base of Trishul Peak and Nanda Ghunti.

The lakeside has human skeletons preserved by the frosty mountain air. 

In this episode, we cover how from sleeping beside mountain dogs on meadows to playing pranks on unsuspecting trekkers... Roopkund trek 

Also read: Himalayan mastiff dogs

Whether they are beloved main characters, faithful sidekicks or just to add that cute factor ― dogs in video games are always a welcome sight!

Dogs in video games span genres – from those grainy adventures (remember Duck Hunt?) to first-person-shooters (FPS), the virtual canines are just the good boys and good girls as in the real world. In this episode, we celebrate the good boys (and good girls) of the virtual world. 

When the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, nearly 10,000 emergency rescue workers joined in the efforts to help. More than 300 of those heroes were dogs.

From search and rescue dogs to comfort dogs to bomb detection dogs, these canines’ stories of courage and healing are a long-lasting legacy that must never be forgotten. Amidst all the chaos, firefighters, policemen, medical professionals and civilians acted bravely and selflessly. 9/11 Rescue dogs worked tirelessly alongside humans. 

Making dog shampoo for your furry friend isn't hard, but you want to make sure you're using the best ingredients.

There are a wide variety of dog shampoos available in the market, but you might just want to make your own instead. Yes, DIY dog shampoo is easier than you thought, and smells great too!

You don’t want to use any extra chemicals in your dogs’ shampoo as they can be harsh on the dog’s skin and overall health. With an all-natural homemade dog shampoo, you can rest assured that your dog isn’t exposed to any harmful chemicals.

See also: Tips to care for dry skin in dogs and how to help your itchy dog?