This Sunday morning, I had three surprise visitors at my gate making squeaking sound that attracted our watchman’s attention. On opening the side gate and checking, he noticed three young puppies prowling around happily in front of the cemented area of the gate. By the time I went there to see the new visitors, the…
PFA gets custody of illegally bred dogs
March 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) II Court in Mysuru has handed over the custody of six dogs to People For Animals (PFA). The six dogs were rescued from an illegal backyard dog breeder at Udbur village, Jayapura, Mysuru, on Oct. 3. Over 12 dogs of various breeds were found at Jayapura and PFA…
Over 13 stray dogs poisoned in T.K. Layout
June 12, 2020Five carcasses found; one critical; many missing Mysore/Mysuru: Has love for animals gone to the dogs in city? In a case of utmost cruelty and despicable criminality, more than 13 stray dogs have been poisoned and at least five dogs have been found dead in T.K. Layout, Kuvempunagar and surrounding areas. Some of the poisoned…
Pet Talk
March 18, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka talks about the effect of relocation on the emotions of Dogs By Maneka Gandhi Do dogs like being kissed? When you kiss a dog, you may notice signs that indicate they know the kiss is a gesture of affection. Dogs learn by association. As they get older, and with…
Mumbai couple gets back their stolen pet dogs
December 29, 2019Mysuru: Metagalli Police have succeeded in tracing the two expensive ‘Shih Tzu’ breed dogs, belonging to Shruthi and Vishal Valiya of Mumbai, which were stolen by two-borne miscreants in city on Friday. A complaint had been registered at Metagalli Police Station that evening. It may be recalled here that Star of Mysore had published a…
Dog thieves on the prowl again…: Mumbai couple’s pet dogs stolen in Mysuru
December 28, 2019They were on a holiday in city with their pair of expensive ‘Shih Tzu’ breed Mysuru: There seems to be an organised gang that steals pet dogs from homes in city and last afternoon, a pair of expensive male and a female ‘Shih Tzu’ breed dogs that was brought from Mumbai by the pet owner…
Meow! Ruby the cat is back home …but without bell !
December 24, 2019Mysuru: Ruby, the cat with a bell that went missing on Dec. 10, was back home last night at around 11.30 pm but without its bell. Uthappa, a resident of Gokulam 3rd Stage, was the happiest person when he called Star of Mysore this morning to inform that his pet was at his door-step meowing…
Dognapping ! :Illegal canine trading on the rise in Mysuru
December 23, 2019Stolen dogs sold to kennels and estates in Kodagu, Ooty and Bengaluru Mysuru: Where is my dog? This is one question an increasing number of dog owners in city are asking these days. And they are not getting any definitive answer. They fear their missing dogs may have been stolen for illegal breeding in what…
D COMPANY: Bonding with Furry Friends
November 16, 2019Pet lovers are themselves a special breed and their entire world revolves around their dogs and vice versa. Dogs are their companions, sharing strong bonds, physical and emotional connect. Both are secure with each other’s company and any external threat will be resisted literally tooth and nail. This Weekend Star Supplement features a couple of…
Pet Talk
May 22, 2019In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains how to take care of senior dogs? By Maneka Gandhi What causes pet birds to bite? All pet birds have a tendency to bite. They don’t like being touched. A bird may bite when it is tired, stressed, bored, injured, or otherwise ill. A common reason for biting…
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