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The Happy Pawdcast - RosePod
by Sonali Bendre
The Happy Pawdcast," hosted by Sonali Bendre, is a lively and informative podcast dedicated to pet lovers and pet parents. Through engaging conversations with guests, experts, and specialists, the show provides valuable insights on various aspects of pet care, from health and nutrition to training and legal considerations. Designed to help pet owners do their best for their furry friends, this podcast is both fun and resourceful, offering practical tips and advice to ensure pets lead happy and healthy lives.Credits:Produced By - Rosepod (a division of Roseaudio Visuals Pvt. Ltd. Hosted By - Sonali Bendre Creative Head - Tamir Khan Creative Producers - Mevin Abraham, Shruti Shelatkar, Rayyan Tanweer, Kritika KhandelwalVisuals - Hitesh Gawankar Logo Design - PegboardBrand & Creative Strategy - Rosepod & Pegboa
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Everything Pet Parents Get Wrong (And How to Fix It) | The Happy Pawdcast | S2 Ep10 | Sonali Bendre
In this episode of The Happy Pawdcast, actor Gulshan Devaiah joins Dr. Umesh Karkare, an experienced veterinarian, for an eye-opening conversation about caring for cats and dogs the right way. From surprising facts about cats to understanding what truly makes you a responsible pet parent, the episode covers essential topics like proper nutrition, pet adoption, community care, and how pet parents can communicate better with veterinarians. Dr. Karkare also shares valuable insights on how vets approach pet health and busts common myths that often lead to misunderstandings in pet care. A must-watch for new and experienced pet parents alike, this episode helps you make informed, compassionate choices for your pets — because better knowledge means better care.
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You Will Definitely Adopt Pets after Watching this Episode | The Happy Pawdcast S2| Ep 9
In this heartwarming episode, choreographer and director Remo D’Souza and actor-model Diana Penty come together to share their most wholesome, funny, and unexpected stories about life with pets. From unique adoption experiences and living with multiple pets to understanding pet nutrition, friendships between cats and dogs, and the emotional impact pets have on our lives, this conversation is full of honesty and warmth. The episode also dives into lighter moments, including love lives of pets and a few scary (but memorable!) pet stories.A joyful watch for every animal lover, this episode celebrates how pets become family.
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How Animals Shape Art, Empathy & Healing | The Happy Pawdcast S2| Ep 8
In this heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Pragya Kapoor, a producer and actor, and Mouli Mehrotra, visual artist and founder of The Kind Hour, as they share deeply personal stories about their journey with animals. From the first moments of meeting their pets to understanding how animals transform our emotional lives, this conversation explores the powerful bond between humans and animals. Pragya opens up about her experience working closely with horses, training them, understanding their instincts, and what it truly takes to film with animals. Mouli brings in a beautiful perspective on how art can become a medium for empathy, using creativity to raise awareness about kindness towards animals, especially among children. Together, they discuss how pets help reduce stress, support mental health, and nurture empathy in kids, while also touching upon rescue stories, living with pets abroad, and the responsibility that comes with caring for animals.A warm, thoughtful conversation about kindness, creativity, and the silent lessons animals teach us every day.
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Watch Rohan Joshi being covered in cat fur
From dog training tips, puppy care, pet health advice, and cat care to inspiring pet adoption stories and animal rescue journeys, this show brings expert insights from vets, trainers, and celebrity pet lovers.If you love dogs, cats, pets, and cute animal stories, this podcast is for you .Subscribe now for weekly pet care tips, pet parenting advice, and pawsome stories.
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Problems of the ever-growing street animal population
From dog training tips, puppy care, pet health advice, and cat care to inspiring pet adoption stories and animal rescue journeys, this show brings expert insights from vets, trainers, and celebrity pet lovers.If you love dogs, cats, pets, and cute animal stories, this podcast is for you .Subscribe now for weekly pet care tips, pet parenting advice, and pawsome stories.
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Problems faced by Indian Pet Parents
From dog training tips, puppy care, pet health advice, and cat care to inspiring pet adoption stories and animal rescue journeys, this show brings expert insights from vets, trainers, and celebrity pet lovers.If you love dogs, cats, pets, and cute animal stories, this podcast is for you .Subscribe now for weekly pet care tips, pet parenting advice, and pawsome stories.
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Taking pets to vets is so scary
Ever wondered what it takes to keep pets truly healthy and thriving? In this episode we discuss ‘Holistic Health & Preventive Care’ for pets. Our guests this week are Shriya Pilgaonkar, actress by profession and animal lover by passion, along with Pratapsinh Gaekwad, founder of multispeciality veterinary clinic Crown Vet. Join us for this eye-opening episode of The Happy Pawdcast.
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How Animals Support Learning & Development | The Happy Pawdcast S2 | Sonali Bendre| Ep 7
In this insightful episode of The Happy Pawdcast, Sonali is joined by Tusshar Kapoor, an actor and producer, and Subhadra Cherukuri, Founder of Wag-Ville, and Dog Trainer to explore the powerful role animals play in education, emotional development, and mental well-being.The conversation sheds light on how therapy animals, especially dogs and horses, support children and individuals with mental health challenges, including autism. From improving emotional regulation to fostering maturity and empathy, the guests discuss how growing up alongside animals can positively shape a child’s development.Tusshar shares a personal perspective on how his pet influenced his son’s emotional growth, while Subhadra explains how therapy animals are trained and integrated into educational and therapeutic settings. The episode also examines changing relationships with animals as children grow, the realities of training therapy animals, and the importance of understanding animal behaviour beyond the idea of pets as simple “stress busters.”A thoughtful and eye-opening conversation on how animals can become meaningful partners in learning and healing.
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Cats with Attitude: Personalities, Fame & Fancy Lives The Happy Pawdcast S2 Sonali Bendre | Ep 6
In this purr-fect episode of The Happy Pawdcast, Sonali is joined by Kubbra Sait and Fijoy Koyikkara, the proud cat dad of the internet-famous Oscar the Bull Cat, for exploring the wildly fascinating world of cats. From Kubbra’s special bond with Siamese cats to meeting Oscar — the celebrity feline with serious attitude, the conversation explores quirky, unheard, and downright weird cat behaviours, their unique personalities, and why no two cats are ever the same.The episode also peeks into the glamorous side of feline fame: how cats become internet celebrities, the lifestyle that comes with it, and the fun, fancy products made just for them. Along the way, Kubbra shares how her cats have inspired her creativity and writing, while Fijoy reveals what it really takes to raise a celebrity cat.If you’re a cat parent, a cat admirer, or someone who believes cats secretly rule the world — this episode is for you.
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How Military Dogs Are Trained | The Happy Pawdcast with Sonali Bendre| Ep 5
In this power-packed episode, Sonali sits down with Col (Dr) Pramod Kumar Chugh, one of India’s leading experts who headed canine units in the Indian Army, and Sophie Choudry, actor, singer, pet parent, and passionate animal lover.Together, they dive deep into the fascinating world of dog training, from how military dogs detect explosives and even diseases like cancer, to understanding what correct training truly looks like for family pets.PK Chug breaks down the science behind discipline, behaviour, and the incredible jobs dogs perform in the Army, while Sophie brings warmth, humor, and real-life anecdotes from life with her furry companion. They explore whether we are humanising dogs too much, how to decode their personalities, and why caring for a pet is a full-time commitment.From the emotional journey of adopting retired military dogs to the surprising ways pets adapt, heal, and even resemble their humans. This episode is an eye-opener for pet parents, future adopters, and anyone who wants to understand dogs better.A heartfelt, insightful episode celebrating the loyalty, intelligence, and courage of our four-legged warriors.
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Heroes for the Voiceless: Inside India’s Animal Rescue Reality | THP with Sonali Bendre S2| Ep 4
In this powerful episode of The Happy Pawdcast, Sonali Bendre is joined by two remarkable guests: Santoshi Jaddu lovingly known as the “Mother of Animal Warriors,” with over 80,000 animal rescues to her name – and Karan Wahi, who is an actor, host, model, and devoted pet parent. Together, they unpack some of the most urgent conversations in the world of animal welfare today. From Karan confessing his early fear of dogs to discovering the joy and companionship they bring, to Santoshi sharing the emotional reality of dedicating her life to saving animals — this episode is filled with heart, courage, and hard truths. The trio also dives deep into the rising human–wildlife conflict in India: Why it happens, how human activities contribute to it, and what we can collectively do to protect wildlife and reduce these clashes. Through real stories from farmer–wildlife tensions to dramatic flood rescues, Santoshi highlights the need for awareness, empathy, and actionable change. Karan brings in a pet parent’s perspective, emphasizing the importance of kindness toward animals who cannot speak for themselves, and why compassion is at the core of being human. This episode is a reminder that whether it’s our pets at home or wildlife in danger, every act of empathy counts.
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Building a Better World for Pets| The happy pawdcast S2 | Sonali Bendre Ft. Amala Akkineni & Salil Murthy| Ep 3
From mealtime to mood setting, every choice matters! Join actress Amala Akkineni who is also the founder of animal NGO, Blue Cross Hyderabad, and Salil Murthy, director of @mars - the number one petcare brand in the world, as they share insights on giving pets a balanced life…full of love, care, and nutrition
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Why Preventive Pet Care Matters | Sonali Bendre ft. Shriya Pilgaonkar & Pratapsinh Gaekwad | Ep 2
Ever wondered what it takes to keep pets truly healthy and thriving? In this episode we discuss ‘Holistic Health & Preventive Care’ for pets. Our guests this week are Shriya Pilgaonkar, actress by profession and animal lover by passion, along with Pratapsinh Gaekwad, founder of multispeciality veterinary clinic Crown Vet. Join us for this eye-opening episode of The Happy Pawdcast.
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Your Ultimate Cat Parenting Guide | Hosted by Sonali Bendre Ft. Rohan Joshi & Saquib Pathan| Ep 1
Cats, comedy, and countless whisker stories. The first episode of The Happy Pawdcast is “All About Cats” If you’ve ever wondered what life with cats looks like, our favourite comedian, Rohan Joshi & Saquib Salim - key representative for the Feline Club of India, are here to share it all with us. And don’t worry, Icy isn’t too jealous, most of the time.
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What do the cat's tail wags mean?
Understanding a cat's tail wags is step 1 in interacting with them - Rohan Joshi is here to the rescue. Watch The Happy Pawdcast for more advice & hilarious tales.
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How to tell if a cat has been abused?
Saquib Salim gives us solid advice on taking care of a cat that you have just adopted.For more advice on pet parenting, watch The Happy Pawdcast 🐾
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Cats are a great lesson in consent
"Cats, comedy, and countless whisker stories.The first episode of The Happy Pawdcast is “All About Cats”If you’ve ever wondered what life with cats looks like, our favourite comedian, Rohan Joshi & Saquib Salim - key representative for the Feline Club of India, are here to share it all with us. And don’t worry, Icy isn’t too jealous, most of the time."
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The Happy Pawdcast Season 2 | Official Trailer | Rosepod
We’re back! 💫🐾After a heartwarming first season, Happy Pawdcast returns with more smiles, stories, and tail wags! Hosted by Sonali Bendre and her co-host Icy Behl, Season 2 is bigger and better Expect inspiring guests, fur-tastic conversations, and topics that are informative, emotional, and fun! Whether you’re a pet parent, pet lover, or simply an animal enthusiast, this season is for you.Happy Pawdcast Season 2 is here to make your heart go woof, meow, and aww! 💖🐶🐱🐕 Official Launch Date: 7th November, 2025 Watch the first episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIKTQPdAPPQ Follow us on Instagram@thehappypawdcast https://www.instagram.com/thehappypaw...@rosepodindia https://www.instagram.com/rosepodindi...#HappyPawdcast #SonaliBendre #IcyBehl #PetPodcast #DogLovers #CatLovers #AnimalLovers #PetParents #PodcastIndia #Season2 #FeelGoodShow #trending #exclusive
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Ep 9 - Behind The Scenes: How Movie Animals Steal The Spotlight
The one show you absolutely can’t afford to miss, From the surprising piece about pet insurance to the warm, fuzzy phenomenon of community pets who think every street is their runway. Along with our special guest Writa Bhattacharjee, we're digging out stories that’ll make you laugh, cry, and maybe even adopt a third cat, cos why not. So hold on tight, on this emotional roller coaster with fur, feathers, and a few surprise squeaks!
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Ep 8 - The Science Behind Why Pets Makes Us Happier
Did you know your pet can spread joy to not one but many people in need, as humans we are emotionally limited hence we have pets, this episode will delve deeper into the waters of Pet therapists, Dos and Don’t of finding a trainer and many more interesting facts you surely couldn’t have guessed! Join us as we have two very special guests Minal Kavishwar and Nishant Sharma guiding us through this wonderful journey of pets as mental companions!
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Ep 7 - Fact or Fiction? The Biggest Animal Myths Busted!
Do you want your pet to survive or thrive? A long persisted question will finally be answered through this episode of Myth Busters with Sagar Badakere and Rubina Furtade. Join us for a joyride through stations of pet nutrition, safety, anxiety and hormonal changes in your pets to get to know them better, building an even stronger bond between you and your fur baby!
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Ep6 - Behind the scenes: How Movie Animal Steal the Spotlight
An episode packed with surprises! The effortless magic we witness on screen, in reality it takes years of consistent training. Join us with BC Pramod , as we take an insightful tour of the behind the scenes journey each animal experiences when they enter the big screen world. Filled with intriguing facts that will surely leave you flabbergasted and completely amazed! . . .
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Ep5 - Healing After Pet Loss: Stories & Support That Help
Losing a beloved pet can be one of the most heartbreaking and isolating experiences. In this deeply compassionate episode, we are joined by Pooja Nair, an Independent Psychotherapist, and Meera Thosar, a Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, to explore the emotional journey of grieving the loss of a pet. Together, we discuss how to process this unique form of grief, techniques to cope with the emotional aftermath, and signs that indicate when professional support might be helpful. We also delve into the role of post-death rituals, how pet loss affects children and couples, and the deep guilt often felt when a pet is put down. This episode offers a safe space for anyone mourning a furry companion — and for those who want to better understand and support loved ones going through it. . .
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Ep 4- Saving Our Furry Friends: The Truth About Animal Welfare
This episode explores the challenges animals face, including mistreatment, neglect, and issues around street dogs, rabies, and euthanasia. Guests Anjali Gopalan and Dr. Yash Savla discuss responsible pet care, the importance of adoption, and the emotional impact on vets. The episode also covers animal rights laws, the role of shelters, and animal therapy, highlighting paths towards hope through empathy and action. . .
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Ep 3 - Grooming Gone Wrong? Must-Know Tips For Pet Owners
In a recent episode of The Happy Podcast, host Sonali Bendre and co-host Icy interview Andrea Cyril Khurana, a top pet grooming expert, about the importance of grooming for pets' health and well-being. The discussion covers breed-specific grooming styles, hygiene cuts, managing allergies, bathing frequency, and red flags at grooming salons. Andrea also shares her journey in the pet grooming industry and her efforts to improve grooming standards in India.
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Ep 2 - Unlocking Your Pet's Secrets: Behavior & Fitness Hacks
From decoding your pet’s wild zoomies to busting myths about lazy cats, this episode is full of aha-moments, expert tips, and hilarious stories! Join Sonali Bendre and her guests as they dive into the quirks of pet behavior, fitness hacks, and how routine, play, and positive vibes can totally transform your furry friend. Whether you're raising a hyper pup or a sassy cat, this episode is packed with insights and laughs you won’t want to miss!
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EP 01 - Pet Parenting 101
From the chaotic first days of being a pet parent to those hilarious little surprises no one warns you about — this episode is packed with heartwarming stories, endless laughs, and tons of love! Whether you're a newbie pet parent or just here for the feel-good animal vibes, this episode is guaranteed to make you smile!
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Season Promo
Say hello to The Happy Pawdcast! A place for pet enthusiasts to connect, share, and celebrate the happiness of furry companionship!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Happy Pawdcast," hosted by Sonali Bendre, is a lively and informative podcast dedicated to pet lovers and pet parents. Through engaging conversations with guests, experts, and specialists, the show provides valuable insights on various aspects of pet care, from health and nutrition to training and legal considerations. Designed to help pet owners do their best for their furry friends, this podcast is both fun and resourceful, offering practical tips and advice to ensure pets lead happy and healthy lives.Credits:Produced By - Rosepod (a division of Roseaudio Visuals Pvt. Ltd. Hosted By - Sonali Bendre Creative Head - Tamir Khan Creative Producers - Mevin Abraham, Shruti Shelatkar, Rayyan Tanweer, Kritika KhandelwalVisuals - Hitesh Gawankar Logo Design - PegboardBrand & Creative Strategy - Rosepod & Pegboa
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