Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Dog'gone' BBMP
So its been a while since I posted and that I can put own to a contradictory combination of laziness and being crazy busy. But something has come up that has shaken every dog-lover out there, out of inertia and into outrage.
Yep - the BBMP's new proposals have been causing quite a stir in the doggie fraternity and I thought it may be best to put this rant in writing so we can all get together and make something coherent out of it.
What I propose is that we take what we have so far and add to it with inputs from all of you...that way our approach to the 'protest' will be well thought out and leave no room for the powers that be to poke holes in it.
We obviously don't want to be unreasonable - so what we would like is to take the hash that the BBMP has come up with and fine tune it to make SOME semblance of sense, and that's where you come in. Please read the rest of this article and mail in with your suggestions too.
These are what I have so far:
1. People in flats can have only one dog and that has to be of a breed approved by the BBMP: Okay, makes sense, sort of - only they have not taken into account that dogs are social animals and need to have company so two dogs is not an unreasonable demand. Also who decides what breeds and what do they base it on? If you have a large dog that is receiving adequate exercise and not bothering the neighbours - on what grounds would this be against the law?
2. People in homes can have only 3 dogs and if they have more the BBMP can seize (SEIZE?? what are they? Assets?) the dogs and AUCTION them or have them put down: Seems like they are not aware of the fact that for most of us our dogs are family and it would be the equivalent of us taking one of their children and selling them to the highest bidder! At no point is the welfare of the animal mentioned - only that the mighty BBMP has 'decided' that it shall be so. (In other words they are okay for people with one or two dogs to starve and ill treat them as long as it is just one or two)
3. All dogs to be micro chipped: Fine - but tell me again - where are those microchip readers?
That's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg and frankly it just gets more stupid. Someone actually spoke to the BBMP and here are some of the idiotic and uneducated statements that came from one of the representatives.
1. ALL dogs are eventually deserted by owners, unless they are highly pedigreed.
2. Pet dogs are getting out and mating with stray dogs increasing the population of strays!
3. If you have more than three dogs - give them away to your friends!
4. If we can have a law restricting people to having only two children then why not one for dogs (and please note here he quotes the "hum do humare do" slogan! - and these are the twits running this country!)
Please - PLEASE - think about what you have read so far and send me your thoughts and suggestions - every little idea counts so please take a minute and write in... for your dogs - past and present...
Write to petchef.blr@gmail.com or alternatively leave a comment below with your name.
Watch this space and I will keep you posted on whats going on.
Yep - the BBMP's new proposals have been causing quite a stir in the doggie fraternity and I thought it may be best to put this rant in writing so we can all get together and make something coherent out of it.
What I propose is that we take what we have so far and add to it with inputs from all of you...that way our approach to the 'protest' will be well thought out and leave no room for the powers that be to poke holes in it.
We obviously don't want to be unreasonable - so what we would like is to take the hash that the BBMP has come up with and fine tune it to make SOME semblance of sense, and that's where you come in. Please read the rest of this article and mail in with your suggestions too.
These are what I have so far:
1. People in flats can have only one dog and that has to be of a breed approved by the BBMP: Okay, makes sense, sort of - only they have not taken into account that dogs are social animals and need to have company so two dogs is not an unreasonable demand. Also who decides what breeds and what do they base it on? If you have a large dog that is receiving adequate exercise and not bothering the neighbours - on what grounds would this be against the law?
2. People in homes can have only 3 dogs and if they have more the BBMP can seize (SEIZE?? what are they? Assets?) the dogs and AUCTION them or have them put down: Seems like they are not aware of the fact that for most of us our dogs are family and it would be the equivalent of us taking one of their children and selling them to the highest bidder! At no point is the welfare of the animal mentioned - only that the mighty BBMP has 'decided' that it shall be so. (In other words they are okay for people with one or two dogs to starve and ill treat them as long as it is just one or two)
3. All dogs to be micro chipped: Fine - but tell me again - where are those microchip readers?
That's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg and frankly it just gets more stupid. Someone actually spoke to the BBMP and here are some of the idiotic and uneducated statements that came from one of the representatives.
1. ALL dogs are eventually deserted by owners, unless they are highly pedigreed.
2. Pet dogs are getting out and mating with stray dogs increasing the population of strays!
3. If you have more than three dogs - give them away to your friends!
4. If we can have a law restricting people to having only two children then why not one for dogs (and please note here he quotes the "hum do humare do" slogan! - and these are the twits running this country!)
Please - PLEASE - think about what you have read so far and send me your thoughts and suggestions - every little idea counts so please take a minute and write in... for your dogs - past and present...
Write to petchef.blr@gmail.com or alternatively leave a comment below with your name.
Watch this space and I will keep you posted on whats going on.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
I know! I know!
I did make that resolution to write everyday and I haven't - but I will. (Famous last words I tell you.)
So the Pet Chef household has expanded by one dalmatian who is currently being wooed by Beagle and Pug who seem to have suddenly realised that girls exist and are not to be growled at and fought with! All is well!
We are off on holiday for a few days and looks like all 5 of us are going. B&P have never gone on a long trip so i am wondering how they will handle it and D is fidgety in cars so actually I am wondering how I will handle it! Wish me luck people.
So the Pet Chef household has expanded by one dalmatian who is currently being wooed by Beagle and Pug who seem to have suddenly realised that girls exist and are not to be growled at and fought with! All is well!
We are off on holiday for a few days and looks like all 5 of us are going. B&P have never gone on a long trip so i am wondering how they will handle it and D is fidgety in cars so actually I am wondering how I will handle it! Wish me luck people.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
'Grr"eat to know...
The only sweat glands a dog has are between the paw pads!
(That explains the toe jam!)
(That explains the toe jam!)
Friday, April 16, 2010
Hachiko
Today I was surfing the web and was reminded of something I havent thought of in years...
I remember as a girl I would read the story of Hachiko and cry till my head hurt. It was, to me the most tragic tale ever. For those of you who dont know it - it is about an Akita called Hachiko who walked his master to and from the station every morning and evening. One day the master has a heart attack at the university where he works and does not come back on the evening train. He dies. But Hachiko goes faithfully to the station every day for the rest of his life (8 years more I think) every evening, waiting and searching for his master in the departing crowds. He died sitting in the very same spot he had waited in all those years.
The story is true and it happened in Japan, and till today there is a statue of Hachiko at the station where he would sit and wait. Hachiko is something of a hero in Japan even now. The devotion and immense love that he showed is something most of us can only hope to see in our lifetime. It still makes me cry.
So go read that story...or see the movie they adapted the story into "Hachiko-A Dog's Tale" and see for yourself what true and unconditional love looks like.
I remember as a girl I would read the story of Hachiko and cry till my head hurt. It was, to me the most tragic tale ever. For those of you who dont know it - it is about an Akita called Hachiko who walked his master to and from the station every morning and evening. One day the master has a heart attack at the university where he works and does not come back on the evening train. He dies. But Hachiko goes faithfully to the station every day for the rest of his life (8 years more I think) every evening, waiting and searching for his master in the departing crowds. He died sitting in the very same spot he had waited in all those years.
The story is true and it happened in Japan, and till today there is a statue of Hachiko at the station where he would sit and wait. Hachiko is something of a hero in Japan even now. The devotion and immense love that he showed is something most of us can only hope to see in our lifetime. It still makes me cry.
So go read that story...or see the movie they adapted the story into "Hachiko-A Dog's Tale" and see for yourself what true and unconditional love looks like.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Back in a jiff
Incase you are wondering about the silence - I made the mistake of getting involved in something totally not PC related and boy is it killing me!!!! I should be able to ditch it by today - or tomorrow at the very latest...after which I have lots of new exciting things coming up for you all. And yes, I have actually managed to plan and do some of those on the side when I was not being stifled by the work at hand! :-)
So dont give up on me just yet - in the immortal words of Arnie Bhai..."Aah'll be Bach!"
So dont give up on me just yet - in the immortal words of Arnie Bhai..."Aah'll be Bach!"
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