Animal shelters are an integral part of the pet landscape in India. Often NGOs and run by avid animal lovers, these shelters form crucial points of contact in the city. For instance:

Today’s blog is difficult to write, but it’s a topic that needs to be talked about. Ever since the beginning of COVID, there have been an increasing number of dogs being abandoned. Owners drive out, leave their dogs on the road, and then never come back to pick them up. This isn’t just a pandemic phenomenon, of course; it has happened long before coronavirus ever struck us. The internet is full of stories of dogs chained to street corners or wandering forlorn along roads, looking for their pet parents who have no intention of returning.

It’s 2021! A new year, and a perfect time for a new start. Looking to make a change? Get a new haircut or move cities, or even just buy that lamp you’ve put in your Amazon cart for ages and that you can’t justify buying? Do it! And if you’re looking to bring every lasting love and joy in your life, then it’s time to get a dog.

2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. We’ve had to grapple with uncertainty in many aspects of our lives, and many of us have dealt with loneliness and anxiety. For pet parents, our pets have been the saving grace through all this. They have been our light and joy, and reminded us of how much love there is in the world. But coronavirus has affected them too; their routines were disrupted, their usual walking routes restricted, and their humans were far more anxious and stressed than usual—and pets pick up on that. 2020 has been a strange year for them too.

Welcome to our two-part series on pets and indoor plants! Most of us are now decorating our homes with indoor plants because they make such wonderful home accessories. They add a splash of colour to the room, transform the space into haven that’s organic and breathable, and of course you fall more and more in love with them as they grow and blossom. But owning an indoor plant is slightly more complicated if you have a pet. So here’s the first thing to keep in mind if you’re planning to bring home a plant this winter: some of the common indoor plants can be poisonous for your pet.

Welcome to the second part of our two-part series on pets and indoor plants! Looking to spruce up your home with some lively and colourful indoor plants? Worried your cat will claw out the leaves and your dog will overturn the pot? We at The Pet Project have got your back – here’s our definitive guide to pets and plants: how to make sure they’re a successful combination.

Let’s face it – a good portion of our week is spent scrolling Instagram. Maybe you want to get some feel-good pet vibes in to your life or maybe you want to start the journey of becoming a pet influencer and need some inspiration… Whatever the reason, in no particular order, here are 10 pawesome Indian Instagram accounts to follow for some pet goodness and dog-and-cat joy.

This is it. This is the moment you’ve been waiting almost your whole life for. You’ve wished and wished for a puppy, and now you’re going to bring one home. Your dream of being a pet parent is so close!

Diwali is right around the corner and most of us are looking forward to this festival of lights, especially considering what a year 2020 has been. If you’re a pet parent though, you know how stressful Diwali can be for your pet. Last year, we talked a bit about how to take care of your pet during Diwali. This year, however, we want to touch upon how you can celebrate Diwali with your pets so that they have as much fun as you do.

Want to bring a dog into your life? Here’s why you should drive straight to the shelter to pick your furry life companion, rather than search out a breeder and a pedigree puppy. Shelter dogs are close to our hearts, and they should be close to yours too.