In this powerful episode of The Happy Pawdcast, Sonali Bendre is joined by two remarkable guests: Santoshi Jaddu lovingly known as the “Mother of Animal Warriors,” with over 80,000 animal rescues to her name – and Karan Wahi, who is an actor, host, model, and devoted pet parent. Together, they unpack some of the most urgent conversations in the world of animal welfare today. From Karan confessing his early fear of dogs to discovering the joy and companionship they bring, to Santoshi sharing the emotional reality of dedicating her life to saving animals — this episode is filled with heart, courage, and hard truths. The trio also dives deep into the rising human–wildlife conflict in India: Why it happens, how human activities contribute to it, and what we can collectively do to protect wildlife and reduce these clashes. Through real stories from farmer–wildlife tensions to dramatic flood rescues, Santoshi highlights the need for awareness, empathy, and actionable change. Karan brings in a pet parent’s perspective, emphasizing the importance of kindness toward animals who cannot speak for themselves, and why compassion is at the core of being human. This episode is a reminder that whether it’s our pets at home or wildlife in danger, every act of empathy counts.

From mealtime to mood setting, every choice matters! Join actress Amala Akkineni who is also the founder of animal NGO, Blue Cross Hyderabad, and Salil Murthy, director of @mars - the number one petcare brand in the world, as they share insights on giving pets a balanced life…full of love, care, and nutrition

Ever wondered what it takes to keep pets truly healthy and thriving? In this episode we discuss ‘Holistic Health & Preventive Care’ for pets. Our guests this week are Shriya Pilgaonkar, actress by profession and animal lover by passion, along with Pratapsinh Gaekwad, founder of multispeciality veterinary clinic Crown Vet. Join us for this eye-opening episode of The Happy Pawdcast.

Cats, comedy, and countless whisker stories. The first episode of The Happy Pawdcast is “All About Cats” If you’ve ever wondered what life with cats looks like, our favourite comedian, Rohan Joshi & Saquib Salim - key representative for the Feline Club of India, are here to share it all with us. And don’t worry, Icy isn’t too jealous, most of the time.

Understanding a cat's tail wags is step 1 in interacting with them - Rohan Joshi is here to the rescue.

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Saquib Salim gives us solid advice on taking care of a cat that you have just adopted.

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"Cats, comedy, and countless whisker stories.

The first episode of The Happy Pawdcast is “All About Cats”

If you’ve ever wondered what life with cats looks like, our favourite comedian, Rohan Joshi & Saquib Salim - key representative for the Feline Club of India, are here to share it all with us. And don’t worry, Icy isn’t too jealous, most of the time."

We’re back! 💫🐾After a heartwarming first season, Happy Pawdcast returns with more smiles, stories, and tail wags! Hosted by Sonali Bendre and her co-host Icy Behl, Season 2 is bigger and better Expect inspiring guests, fur-tastic conversations, and topics that are informative, emotional, and fun! Whether you’re a pet parent, pet lover, or simply an animal enthusiast, this season is for you.Happy Pawdcast Season 2 is here to make your heart go woof, meow, and aww! 💖🐶🐱🐕 Official Launch Date: 7th November, 2025

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The one show you absolutely can’t afford to miss, From the surprising piece about pet insurance to the warm, fuzzy phenomenon of community pets who think every street is their runway. Along with our special guest Writa Bhattacharjee, we're digging out stories that’ll make you laugh, cry, and maybe even adopt a third cat, cos why not. So hold on tight, on this emotional roller coaster with fur, feathers, and a few surprise squeaks!

Did you know your pet can spread joy to not one but many people in need, as humans we are emotionally limited hence we have pets, this episode will delve deeper into the waters of Pet therapists, Dos and Don’t of finding a trainer and many more interesting facts you surely couldn’t have guessed! Join us as we have two very special guests Minal Kavishwar and Nishant Sharma guiding us through this wonderful journey of pets as mental companions!