Have you hugged your dog today? We’re sure you have! But, the day calls for an extra special hug, because it is International Dog Day!
To mark the day her family first adopted a dog, when she was 10, and to celebrate her four-legged friends, Colleen Paige first started Dog Day in the early 2000s, and since then, every pooch has been getting some extra love on August 26.
At My Kolkata, we’re no strangers to being pet parents and pet siblings, so to celebrate the day, we decided to introduce the beloved furry companions of our lives — meet the tail-wagging, goofy, adorable doggos of the team.
Jerry
Hello, I am: Jerry, a rescued Labrador
I love to: Rip up plastic bags, steal food, eat socks and dead birds!
I absolutely dislike: Being photographed and given injections.
My sibling is: Ramona. (We fight a lot!)
Madan
Hello, I am: Madan, an Indie
I love to: Chase bikes whizzing past my regular spot!
I absolutely dislike: Sharing cuddles with other doggos. (No, I don’t want to be the centre of attention!)
My sibling is: Vedant
Ludo
Hello, I am: Ludo, a Beagle
I love to: Get all the attention, and run around (aimlessly, says mum) on the terrace!
I absolutely dislike: Ear-cleaning days. (Leave my ears alone, I say!)
My mum is: Jaismita (She’s a strict one!)
Charlie
Hello, I am: Charlie, a Rottweiler
I love to: Chase balls and cats!
I absolutely dislike: Any new human ringing the doorbell.
My sibling is: Tango. (Scroll down!)
My dad is: Bishwabijoy
Tango
Hello, I am: Tango, a Beagle
I love to: Protect my family from all evil food — cakes are the most evil, but I don’t discriminate!
I absolutely dislike: Sharing my food.
My sibling is: Charlie.
My dad is: Bishwabijoy.
L-R: Charlie and Cam
Hello, I am: Cam, an adopted Golden Retriever
I love to: Scream at my neighbour Max, who looks very much like me!
I absolutely dislike: My hoomans opening their laptops to go tappity tap with their fingers. (No one cares about tappity tapping my head!)
My sibling is: Charlie.
My aunt is: Urvashi
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Hello, I am: Charlie, an adopted Golden Retriever
I love to: Bully my brother Cam and eat out of the trash!
I absolutely dislike: People eating their food! It’s all mine — yes, even the plants. I’m chonks for a reason.
My sibling is: Cam.
My aunt is: Urvashi.
