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  • From Our Weekend Routine to Yours: The Do’s & Don’ts of Safely Feeding Street Dogs

    From Our Weekend Routine to Yours: The Do’s & Don’ts of Safely Feeding Street Dogs

    Feeding street dogs is a simple act of kindness—but many people are unsure what is actually safe and healthy for them.

    Over time, through my daughter’s weekend routine of feeding her street dog friends, we’ve learned that small choices can make a big difference.

    If you’ve ever wanted to help but didn’t know where to start, this practical guide on what to feed stray dogs safely in India will help you do it the right way.

    🐕 What You Can Feed Street Dogs

    1. Dry Dog Food (Best & Safest Option)

    Dry dog food is the most balanced and reliable choice.
    It contains essential nutrients and is easy to carry and distribute.

    👉 Affordable options you can consider:

    For Adult Dogs (Recommended for most cases):

    For Puppies (Only when needed):
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    👉 If we spot puppies, we carry a small pack of puppy food along with regular food.

    2. Dog Biscuits (Great for Quick Feeding)

    Dog biscuits are perfect for quick feeding and bonding moments.

    👉 Recommended options:

    3. Simple Home Food (Healthy & Safe)

    Street dogs often have sensitive stomachs, so simple, non-spicy food works best.

    • Rice + Curd (Yogurt): A much better alternative to milk. Curd is a natural probiotic that helps digestion and keeps dogs cool.
    • Boiled Eggs: A great, affordable source of protein. Always serve plain—no salt or spices.
    • Pumpkin & Carrots: Boiled and mashed vegetables provide essential vitamins and fiber.
    • Plain Boiled Chicken: If using leftovers, ensure it is completely plain (no oil, spices, onion, or garlic).

    👉 Pro Tip: Avoid feeding human biscuits like Parle-G or Marie regularly.
    They contain high sugar and salt, which can lead to skin and kidney issues over time.

    ❌ What NOT to Feed Street Dogs

    Avoid giving these foods as they can be harmful or even dangerous:

    • Chocolate
    • Spicy food
    • Fried food
    • Cooked bones (can splinter and cause serious injury)
    • Onions
    • Garlic
    • Sugary items
    • Salty Leftovers

    💧 Don’t Forget Water

    Especially in hot weather, water is just as important as food.

    A small bowl of water can make a big difference.

    ⚠️ Safety First (For You)

    • Don’t pet dogs while they are eating
      Even friendly dogs can become protective around food.
    • Keep the area clean
      Use disposable plates or clean up afterward.
      This helps avoid complaints and ensures the dogs are not disturbed or relocated.

    ❤️ Why It Matters

    Feeding street dogs is not just about food.

    It’s about:

    • Care
    • Consistency
    • Kindness

    Sometimes, they wait for that one person who shows up.

    For many of them, this might be their only meal of the day.

    🐾 Final Thought

    You don’t need to do a lot.

    Even a small effort—once or twice a week—can mean everything to them.

    And sometimes, in giving, you receive more than you expect.

    🐾 Simple Things You Can Carry

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  • I Don’t Like Dogs… But My Daughter Waits All Week to Meet Them

    I Don’t Like Dogs… But My Daughter Waits All Week to Meet Them

    I don’t like dogs.
    Not out of fear. Not even dislike, really. I just… never felt anything for them.

    But every Saturday morning, my daughter wakes up with a kind of excitement I don’t see on school days.

    It’s not for cartoons.
    Not for outings.
    Not even for treats.

    It’s for the street dogs waiting at the corner of our lane.

    All week, she talks about them like they’re old friends.
    “She must be hungry.”
    “I think he was sad last time.”
    “I’ll take extra biscuits this weekend.”

    I nod, half-listening, not fully understanding how a few street dogs could matter this much to her.

    But to her, they aren’t just dogs.

    They have names.
    They have personalities.
    They have stories.

    Every weekend, she and her father step out together—biscuits and dog food in hand, smiles on their faces, and a quiet little ritual that belongs only to them.

    It started with simple biscuits.

    But recently, we’ve begun making sure she carries proper dog food along too—something more filling, something better for them.
    (You can check something similar here: Dog food option we use)

    Sometimes, we also carry biscuits—whatever we have at home, something like these:

    I watch them leave.

    She walks a little faster than him, almost pulling him along, like she’s afraid her friends might disappear if she’s even a minute late.

    And when she returns, she’s different.

    Lighter. Happier. Fuller somehow.

    One day, I decided to stand at a distance and watch.

    She crouched down on the pavement, completely unbothered by the dust, the noise, the world around her.

    A small dog came running toward her, tail wagging like it had been waiting all week.

    She laughed.

    Not the polite kind of laugh.
    The real one. The kind that comes from somewhere pure.

    She spoke to them like they understood every word.
    Shared her biscuits carefully, making sure no one was left out.
    Waited for the shy one to come closer.
    Smiled at the playful one jumping around her.

    And for a moment, everything else faded.

    I still don’t like dogs.

    But I’ve started noticing things I never did before.

    How she remembers who didn’t eat properly last time.
    How she worries if one of them isn’t around.
    How she celebrates the smallest things—like a wagging tail or a gentle nudge.

    She’s learning something…..

    Kindness that doesn’t expect anything in return.
    Love without conditions.
    Connection without words.

    I used to think she was just feeding street dogs.

    But now I see it differently.

    She’s showing up for them.
    And somehow, they’re showing up for her too.

    I still stand at a distance.

    Still unsure. Still a little disconnected.

    But every weekend, I find myself watching a little longer.

    Softening a little more.

    Understanding, maybe for the first time, that love doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.

    Sometimes, it looks like a little girl…
    waiting all week
    to meet her street dog friends.

    🐾 What We Carry for Her Street Dog Friends

    If you also feed street dogs, here are simple things that help:

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