Dogs

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.

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.

The story of this unlikely hero shows that dogs offer more than just unconditional love and a lifetime of friendship – they also play a very important role in protecting our nation.

An animal lover has managed to rescue scores of dogs on her own in Bangalore. She's trying to build a safe home for her pets, a happy haven.

Petdom, an online dog adoption portal and app, has made adoption easier and less time consuming for prospective pet owners. With many dogs abandoned at shelters, the team at Petdom encourages adoption as opposed to buying.

Pepe, Goldie and Sunshine – next time you are taking a flight from Mumbai airport’s iconic terminal T2, don’t forget to cuddle these furry Golden Retrievers; your faithful friends who will be there to help you out in your time of need. This is how!

Anupam could never comprehend why someone would ignore an animal that was lying on the road, howling in pain.

As the Indian Army's Dog Squad prepares to march down Rajpath this Republic Day, it is time to look back at and honour some canine heroes, fierce and ever loyal to our soldiers in uniform. We name and salute some of these legendary dogs here.