animal care and welfare

Your backyard birds deserve better than stale seeds: Feed them right this winter!

Birds are beautiful creatures, and whether you keep them as pets or enjoy watching them flock to your balcony for a quick snack, providing the right food is essential. However, how much do you really know about bird food?

A CNG driver and Mona: A bond between two unlikely companions

In the chaos of the city streets, I witnessed an unexpected scene that warmed my heart. While hopping into a CNG for my daily commute, I couldn't help but notice something out of the ordinary — a colourful bird nestled on the driver's shoulder, affectionately named Mona by the driver.

#Perspective / Helping furry friends: How you can help stray animals this summer

Whether you are a cat or dog person looking for ways to help out our furry friends in the summer heat, here are a few ways you can aid them and make a change.

Can we look beyond the seasonal activism against animal cruelty?

But is animal cruelty something we only condemn during this particular time of year? What are the subtle and not-so-subtle acts of cruelty we exhibit as we interact with/rear/raise/consume livestock/pets/wildlife?

From the archives / The zoo that is not

Many of the animals at the Bangladesh National Zoo are passing days with immense suffering. With poor medical care, scarce food and congested cages, the captive animals look so miserable and weak that seeing them is not exactly fun for all the visitors. However, the zoo, located in a sprawling 186 acres of land in Dhaka's Mirpur section, is the 4th largest in the world in terms of area. With two picturesque lakes, a museum, two camping sites, huge gardens and orchards, this zoo has the potential to be one of the best in the world.

Dog killer given 6 months in jail

A year ago, city dwellers had to witness a horrendous form of brutality unleashed on two female dogs and 14 puppies.

'Humans of New York' creator writes touching tribute to beloved dog

Facebook page "Humans of New York" creator Brandon Stanton writes a heart touching tribute to his beloved dog Susie, who passed away this week aged 16.

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

Your backyard birds deserve better than stale seeds: Feed them right this winter!

Birds are beautiful creatures, and whether you keep them as pets or enjoy watching them flock to your balcony for a quick snack, providing the right food is essential. However, how much do you really know about bird food?

May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024

A CNG driver and Mona: A bond between two unlikely companions

In the chaos of the city streets, I witnessed an unexpected scene that warmed my heart. While hopping into a CNG for my daily commute, I couldn't help but notice something out of the ordinary — a colourful bird nestled on the driver's shoulder, affectionately named Mona by the driver.

May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024

Helping furry friends: How you can help stray animals this summer

Whether you are a cat or dog person looking for ways to help out our furry friends in the summer heat, here are a few ways you can aid them and make a change.

July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023

Can we look beyond the seasonal activism against animal cruelty?

But is animal cruelty something we only condemn during this particular time of year? What are the subtle and not-so-subtle acts of cruelty we exhibit as we interact with/rear/raise/consume livestock/pets/wildlife?

July 10, 2019
July 10, 2019

The zoo that is not

Many of the animals at the Bangladesh National Zoo are passing days with immense suffering. With poor medical care, scarce food and congested cages, the captive animals look so miserable and weak that seeing them is not exactly fun for all the visitors. However, the zoo, located in a sprawling 186 acres of land in Dhaka's Mirpur section, is the 4th largest in the world in terms of area. With two picturesque lakes, a museum, two camping sites, huge gardens and orchards, this zoo has the potential to be one of the best in the world.

May 11, 2018
May 11, 2018

Dog killer given 6 months in jail

A year ago, city dwellers had to witness a horrendous form of brutality unleashed on two female dogs and 14 puppies.

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016

'Humans of New York' creator writes touching tribute to beloved dog

Facebook page "Humans of New York" creator Brandon Stanton writes a heart touching tribute to his beloved dog Susie, who passed away this week aged 16.