RJ Jane introduced the topic saying – “Whatever tension is there around at home with the family, when you see your pet it eases your tension! You feel much better around them. Even Cancer patients enjoy being around pets since it makes them feel happy! They are like your 3rd child at home! Pets improve the Holistic life for everybody!”

Today’s guest on the show was Shravan, founder of ‘Hotel for Dogs’!

Shravan recalls a quote-  “We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment to his dogs and pets.”

Apart from being a cricketer, Shravan started working with snakes and crocs from the age of 6 and has always had a number of pets at home. He said he was always fascinated about animals and  watched channels like Animal Planet / NatGeo as a kid . His whole family is into animal conservation.  Hotel for Dogs started because when he was young,  he had to leave his pet at a boarding lodge and  when he came back from his holiday his dog was full of ticks and didn’t look happy at all. This sparked the concept.

Studies show that kids who grow up with dogs have a better immune system.  Having a pet is a responsibility and if you can’t do that, one should not think of keeping a pet.

Shravan grew up with 6-8 dogs at the same time. He feels that people who have dogs are more compassionate to others than the ones who don’t. Having pets increases your empathy as well. When you see happiness in your pet .. you feel happy as well. The bond between a pet and a human is eternal ! Pets get you a lot of exercise and can get you healthy !

RJ Jane was unhappy that pets are not allowed in many apartments and was hoping that would change soon. Shravan said – Legally, No one can stop you from having a pet at home, even if you are in a rented apartment.

Shravan says – A friend of mine who is differently abled, has a pet dog, a little aggressive breed. but the dog is always gentle and calm next to him. He doesn’t let anyone other than his mother and his friends go near his friend! The dog protects him really well!

Regardless of whether you are going thru’ failure or success in your life, your pet will always treat you the same! It is not the same case with humans.

Elders or people with Alzheimer’s can have a pet! It will help them cope up with their life and make them feel much better. Researchers have said that those who had a pet, have fewer number of doctor visits than those who didn’t have pets.

People from all over the world who have left their dogs with us ( Hotel for Dogs) when they go on a holiday, call us and say they want to  talk to their dog. So dogs create such a bonding with their owners.

A caller shares her experience- My dog passed away a few days back, My dog gave me unconditional love, and was always there for me whatever happened. She gave me that appreciation that I didnt look for for from anyone else !

A big thumbs up for all the pets who influence your life !

Shravan ended by saying that one should definitely get a dog! It will change your life ! Adopt a dog – because they also need a house and love! You will change your life and their life! Get a dog, and you will get 10 times more than what you invest on them !

Picture Credit: Hotel for dogs