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YouTuber Gaurav Taneja challenges animal cruelty claims after pet dog Mau’s death
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja has disputed accusations of animal cruelty linked to the death of his pet dog, Mau. The dispute was reported in India.
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Re-thinking pet custody in matrimonial disputes
An article titled “Re‑thinking pet custody in matrimonial disputes” was released. The piece examines how pets are considered in divorce cases.
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From pet aartis to feeding 1,500 dogs, Mumbai Ganeshotsav pandals put animal welfare at the heart of celebrations
In September 2026, organizers of Ganesh otsav pandals in Mumbai conducted special worship ceremonies for pets and distributed food to roughly 1,500 stray dogs. The events were designed to make animal welfare a central part of the festival celebrations.
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Bengaluru: Pet Practitioners’ Association of Karnataka condemn alleged animal cruelty by veterinarians
The Pet Practitioners’ Association of Karnataka, a Bengaluru‑based group of pet professionals, issued a statement condemning alleged animal cruelty by veterinarians. The association said the accusations involve mistreatment of animals by some veterinary practitioners.
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Mumbai Animal Welfare NGO Launches Microchipping Project For Pets To Permanently Store Identity Digitally
A Mumbai-based animal‑welfare NGO started a project to microchip pets, allowing their identity information to be stored digitally. The initiative aims to provide a permanent record of each animal’s details.
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Introducing PAWTALKS: India’s Trusted Platform for Conversations on Pet & Animal Healthcare
On September 4, 2026, a new knowledge-first platform named PAWTALKS was launched in New Delhi to provide a space for discussions about pet and animal health care. The platform brings together veterinary experts, researchers, pet parents, animal welfare advocates, and…
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30 women veterinarians, entrepreneurs honoured at Indian Pet Industry Awards
On August 30, 2026, thirty women veterinarians and entrepreneurs were recognized at the Indian Pet Industry Awards. The awards acknowledged their contributions to the pet industry in India.
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Stray dog shot dead with unlicensed gun for attacking pet in Karnataka, man booked
In Karnataka, a stray dog that attacked a pet was shot dead by a man using an unlicensed firearm. Police have arrested the man and filed a case against him. The incident was reported on August 28, 2026.
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863 birds, animals rescued in raids on pet shops at Kabootar Market
Officials raided pet shops in Kabootar Market and rescued a total of 863 birds and other animals. The operation resulted in the removal of these animals from the shops.
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Abandoned pedigree dogs burden shelters
In India, animal shelters are facing increased pressure because many pedigree dogs are being abandoned. The surge in these dogs is straining shelter resources.
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JMC makes registration of pets must by Sept 30
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation announced that all pet owners must register their animals by 30 September 2026, making registration compulsory. Owners are required to complete the process before that deadline.
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Man sets shanty on fire after row over affair; 3 pet cats burned to death
A man set fire to a shanty after a dispute involving an affair. The blaze killed three pet cats that were inside the shanty. The incident occurred in India.
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After dogs, registration of pet cats a must in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has introduced a compulsory registration system for pet cats, extending the existing requirement that applied to dogs. The new rule obliges cat owners in the city to register their animals with the municipal authorities.
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