I have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing Lorraine and her family since I was a young girl and finally got down to a long chat with her about how Japaloupppe evolved into what it is today: a place for the best memories for kids and people to know animals. My time there when it was just a stud farm and we were mad kids was special, but nothing as special like her memories of building Japp and giving so much joy to so many kids, including my own daughter!! My biggest complaint? Why wasn't there a Japp for me when I was growing up??
Enjoy this lovely episode on Japaoluppe's 25th Anniversary year :)
We had the loveliest conversation with Director and Film-maker Shirsha Guha Thakurta who made Do Aur do Pyaar, about her love for dogs and cats, film and so much more. This is the perfect listen on a long rainy afternoon. Join us with a long cup of coffee as we talk about what we love most.
Author Janice Pariat shares her love for Vincent Pappu Pariat aka Kitty and her love for words, trees and writing. I had loveliest conversation with this effervescent soul. Happy Birthday Janice, I'm going live with this right now!
Join me and Kalyan Karmakar in conversation about cats, and cat parenting, and life in Bombay city. The food blogger and writer @thefinelychopped shares his journey as a devoted pet parent, and the adventures and joys of his feline kids. We need more people like Kalyan and his wife, who open their homes and hearts to streeties, loving them with all their heart.
Erum runs the animal shelter Himalayan Tails in Uttarakhand, near Ranikhet. Join us in conversation as she talks about the joys, sorrows and trials of animal welfare in the Himalayas, and her courageous battle to protect and help them. Hope and faith are two words we can think of, as Erum grim and determined, goes about each day with a sense of humour to help her. Help Himalayan Tails! Please share thi sepisode and please think of contributing to Erum's hard work. Thank you so much!
If you have ever lost a beloved pet, this episode is for you. The grief we experience when we say goodbye to a pet is often ignored or taken lightly. In reality, it can be one of the most intense life experiences we have. Yajyoti Singh, Psychologist and pet parent joins us to talk about how to deal with bereavement and loss at the death of a pet, and the cycle of grief that accompanies it. Please share this episode far and wide! We hope this will bring you comfort and the knowledge that you are not alone. Soul Tails feels your pain.
My lovely friend Natasha Nair fell in love with animals when she moved to Pondicherry from Bombay. Her life changed and she has changed many lives with her compassion and zeal to help all creatures. I spent a balmy afternoon talking to her about her choices and her passions. Join us for a lovely chit-chat about love, animals and the slow life in beautiful Pondi!
Marc and Karin are a Dutch expat couple who have travelled the world and taken their Mumbai adopted street dogs with them! In a world where people find it easy to dump their pets, this couple is remarkable. They now live in the Dutch countryside, rescuing and adopting all sorts of farm animals: pot bellied pigs, ducks, dogs, cats and more. I loved spending time with them and meeting their lovely animal family. Their commitment inspires me every day!
Life changed hugely once my rescue dog, Terry, was formally instructed by his dog-mother, Lyla Cama, a professional canine trainer. Join me and Lyla as we talk about all things dog, and how to train the little dragon in your life.
De Poezenboot is a cat shelter on a houseboat in a canal in Amsterdam, filled with the most beautiful rescues and adoptions. I spent the day there, meeting Judith who has been with them since forever. I also spoke to Judy, one of the staff, and a couple who had come in to adopt a cat. I left impressed, enchanted and absolutely besotted by this beautiful place. https://depoezenboot.nl/en/history
This week's guest, Mariam Abu Haideri, aka The Persian Ladki is a passionately committed animal activist raising h*ll to draw attention to the plight of stray animals in her fight for justice.
