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Chennai is buzzing with animal-friendly action from community care to big steps by civic authorities. Here are some recent positive developments  that show how people and institutions are working to make the city safer and kinder for animals: Thousands of Pets Vaccinated, Licensed & Safe In a major community effort, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)  conducted a city-wide pet registration and vaccination drive that saw 2,552 pets vaccinated, microchipped, and officially

Walk through any Indian city at dawn and you’ll see them: a sleepy dog stretching near a tea stall, another trotting behind the milkman, a pair curled up beside a fruit cart. They are not lost, abandoned, or ownerless. They are community animals  - an integral part of our streets, our rhythms, and our shared lived spaces. Yet, we still call them “strays.” That one word shapes how millions of people think and behave. It signals danger, dirt, nuisance, and “not our problem.” An

If you care about street animals in Chennai (like I do), there’s a big new development  - the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)  is ramping up its microchipping program for both pet and stray dogs. Here's where things stand, why it matters, and what’s coming next. What’s Happening Right Now Mandatory Microchipping for Pet Dogs GCC recently passed a resolution making microchips mandatory  for pet dogs when applying for their city licence. The microchip will record details like

Hi everyone, I know I’ve been a little quiet here lately, and I wanted to share why. The last few weeks have been a mix of chaos, learning, and unexpected life-stuff that demanded more of me than usual. Between managing work, applications, and a few personal commitments, I didn’t want to show up here half-present. I’ve always believed that when I post, it should be thoughtful and meaningful, not rushed for the sake of staying active. But the quiet didn’t mean nothing was happ

If you’ve boarded a Chennai bus lately, you may have noticed something new: the message "Be Kind to Animal"  displayed on the vehicle....

This past week has been emotional, exhausting, and honestly, incredible. If you’ve ever fed a street dog, taken one for sterilisation, or...

When the voiceless walk the steps of justice, will we listen? In recent weeks, Delhi has become the epicenter of a growing storm, not of...

We’re excited to share that Bowls of Hope  has now reached a new milestone - we’ve expanded beyond Chennai, with water bowls placed in...

A diet of plastic isn't sacred. It’s deadly. In India, cows are more than just animals - they’re sacred, symbolic, and deeply woven into...

If you’ve lived in the same neighbourhood for a while, chances are you recognise certain dogs on certain streets. You see them outside...

We all see them. At the street corner. Outside tea shops. Curled up on warm pavements or under parked cars. Street animals are a part of...

Chennai summers are no joke. As the temperature soars past 40°C, most of us retreat indoors, crank up the AC, and reach for cold...

Feeding a street dog or cat is a beautiful act of kindness but it’s also a responsibility. Knowing what to give (and what to avoid) can...

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi As summer...

“Kindness to animals and respect for their rights is the mark of a civilized society.” César Chávez If I had a rupee for every time...

Saving one animal won’t change the world, but it will change the world for that one animal Hi, I’m Maria Joseph— an animal lover, street...