Animal Welfare

No matter how epic your New Year's eve plans were, chances are you probably missed the best party thrown in India on December 31. That's because it was thrown by the sweetest retired Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) havildar, and was an exclusive New Year's eve bash for the stray dogs in his locality.

From bans on animal fighting and repeat animal testing to heartwarming rescue efforts, the hard work of animal lovers definitely paid off this year. Here's a round-up of the 12 times India came together for animals and animal welfare in 2016.

Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, a German veterinarian who arrived in Rajasthan in 1990 for her PhD, has dedicated her life to the camels and the nomadic camel people of Rajasthan. Her social enterprise, Camel Charisma, has helped revive the unique camel culture of the region as well as the fortunes of the dwindling Raika community.

Animal welfare takes perseverance, dedication, steadfast belief, and more often than not, a thick skin. Let’s celebrate the women who work behind the scenes of this movement and their unflinching love for animals.

Dr. Tapesh Mathur's 'Krishna Limb' is helping disabled animals walk and run. He is a pioneer in India in making prosthetics for animals.

Sloth bears have been declared a 'Vulnerable Species' under the IUCN Red Data List, and are poached for their body parts which are believed to have medicinal value. Wildlife SOS recently rescued a young and healthy sloth bear in Karnataka.

The first thing that catches the eye as you step in are the two pampered Persian cats prowling around the room, noses in the air, ignoring all attempts of people to pet them.

Here are 10 Indian startups that cater to both four legged friends and the humans who love them. After all, pets are family!

Rabies is an endemic disease in India. Thanks to the efforts of dedicated animal rights groups, however, the disease is being tackled in a humane and compassionate manner, ensuring that neither dogs nor humans are harmed.

On Sunday, September 25, a unique flea market is being organised at Yogistan in Indiranagar, Bangalore. Here, you will find, live music, delectable food and most importantly, sixteen adorable senior dogs that are being put up for adoption.