Stop the Unlawful and Inhumane Relocation of Stray Animals in Delhi
Delhi’s newly appointed Chief Minister, Ms. Rekha Gupta, has announced the forced removal of stray animals to government-run shelters. This move violates Supreme Court rulings and legal protections for community animals. It threatens animal welfare and disrupts the ecological balance of the city. Humane, legal solutions must be prioritized over such draconian measures.
Movie STRAY teaches kindness for dogs and humans
Art and community were brought together during the latest monthly Stray Buddy Café on Sunday 8 Sept (2024). A small group of community animal...
Reflection on the news about breeds
I observe a lack of scientific analysis and very little (if at all) understanding of the root causes of the problems.
Tips to Celebrate an Animal-Friendly Holi
Holi, the festival of colors, brings joy and vibrancy into our lives. While we immerse ourselves in the festivities, it’s crucial to ensure our furry...
Why Winter Beds for Strays?
Some (senior) residents are getting disturbed by the dogs barking at night. In winters dogs regulate their body temperature by moving around more at...
Alternatives to Firecrackers: A Compassionate Choice for Animals and the Environment
Fireworks have a long-standing tradition in celebrations worldwide, but their dazzling displays of loud noises and bright lights are a distressing...
A Roaring Initiative: Getting Involved in Firecracker Awareness
The importance of cracker-less Diwali to improve the environment, humans, and animals is recognized by top institutions in India. We must be thoughtful...
Kaalu, in remembrance
With a fresh increase in sentiments against street dogs and hostility towards their feeders (even the relatively polite colony groups I am on are now...
How to keep dogs safe during fireworks?
Amid the vibrant festivities that grace our lives, our beloved pets often bear the brunt of the chaos. The heartbreaking sight of quivering dogs and...
Fireworks or fearworks? Homes lost to Diwali
Diwali runaways – too often seen during this festive season… Animals sustain injuries, lose their home and sometimes even their lives to the fireworks....
The Impact of Fireworks on Stray Animals: A Call for Awareness
Diwali, a joyous festival brimming with fireworks and festivities, often conceals a grave concern – the adverse effects of firecrackers on stray...
Dogs of Saket: Goodbye little Kaali
A loss from a few days ago: this sweet, gentle creature who was known mainly by the generic name “Kaali”. After many days of blood tests, ultrasounds,...
Laws allowing dog pounds and dog meat trade are a threat to animals and people
OPEN LETTER to the Honorable Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India Dear Union Minister Parshottam Rupala,...
Why fear? How children bond with their community dogs
Our personal welfare is greatly influenced by our childhood and adolescence, and the relationships formed during those phases of our development. The...
#Coexistence is possible!
Now that the Indian media have gone on a dog culling promotion tangent, I am writing this blog out of concern with the one-sided and incomplete...
This Holi, colour your heart and teach our children to be kind to animals
The festival of Holi is around the corner and the excitement is slowly building up, we are all ready to revel in the burst of colours! Children are...
Wanna be a Stray Buddy?
Our community dog management programme needs assistance from a compassionate volunteer/intern to manage our online portal. Are you the one we are...
I am only reflecting your inner state of being!
Dogs have lived alongside humans for more than 30,000 years. Evidence shows they can pick up emotional information from people and adjust their...
A bleak ending for habitual biters?
An exclusive interview with Ms. Geeta Seshamani, vice-president of Friendicoes Seca Simba, one of the most anxious dogs in our colony, had lost faith...
How Stray Buddy’s five steps merged in one instance
“May I be allowed to bring to the kind notice of the RWA Executive Committee, that the black dog who sleeps at that gate of the park which is used for...
A commendable job!
Testimonial of a caretaker of a colony in South Delhi “Our dog management committee, I think, is doing a commendable job, because in the last 3-4...
Strays always end up with someone who needs them
This is the story of Suhani and Dodo “I was new to this neighborhood and often saw a lot of street dogs roaming in the colony but I never got a chance...
How a habitual biter became the sweetheart of a little girl
India’s street dogs are inherently not aggressive and will only bite if provoked. Indeed, many are fearful of humans and sadly, the dogs’ fears are...
Delhi High Court orders Animal Welfare Committees in communities
On June 24, 2021, the Delhi High Court not only stated that it is the moral responsibility of each and every citizen to protect stray animals and that...
Hey Tiger, you are a good boy!
When I used to park my car to walk home through our colony at night, a few familiar stray dogs would accompany me. I enjoyed that, but when they would...
How I became a colony animal caretaker
One day in 2012, a group of residents from our block turned up outside my house. A police constable was among them. My husband went outside to talk to...