Sonali Bendre To Tackle India’s Animal Care Challenges In New Episode Of ‘The Happy Pawdcast’
Actress collaborates with animal welfare organizations to address pet care issues across India.
With nearly two decades of experience in the media and entertainment industry, Preeti Jha is a creative producer and director known for her expertise in content creation, production management, and storytelling. Currently serving as a senior creative producer at IncNut Digital, Preeti plays a pivotal role in developing high-impact digital content, overseeing creative strategy, and managing production workflows.
Read full bio of Preeti Jha
Image: Instagram
Bollywood actress and pet enthusiast Sonali Bendre is set to tackle pressing animal welfare issues in India in the upcoming episode of her show ‘The Happy Pawdcast.’ The episode, scheduled to release tomorrow, will explore a range of topics from street dog management to shelter spaces and breeding regulations.
In her recent Instagram post, Bendre revealed that the new episode will feature in-depth discussions with representatives from ‘All Creatures Great and Small NGO’ (@allcreaturesgreatandsmallngo) and ‘Super Pets Vet’ (@superpetsvet). The image accompanying the post shows Sonali in conversation with animal welfare experts, likely discussing the challenges and solutions in Indian animal care systems.
As stated in the caption, the episode will cover critical areas including “street dogs to shelter spaces, from breeding rules to rabies protocols” while examining “what’s working (and what’s not) in the world of animal care in India.”
Bendre’s involvement with animal welfare isn’t limited to her podcast. The actress frequently shares moments with her own pet dog, Icy Behl, who has become a co-star of sorts on ‘The Happy Pawdcast.’ In a previous Instagram post, Bendre affectionately referred to Icy as a “hard working girl,” showcasing the dog’s involvement in the show.
The actress has established herself as a genuine pet lover, recently celebrating Pet Day with a heartfelt post about Icy, captioned “It’s only love. Every day is Pet Day with Little Miss Icy around!” In another post, she humorously noted that when it comes to Icy, “When you’re a diva, you don’t follow the rules, you make them” and “It’s Icy’s world and we have no option.”
Tackling Practical Pet Issues
‘The Happy Pawdcast’ doesn’t shy away from addressing practical concerns that pet owners face. In a recent episode highlighted in Bendre’s Instagram feed, the show tackled the challenge of pet transportation, asking followers, “Because your pet deserves a comfy ride too! Would you choose a cab that allows pets?”
This focus on real-world pet ownership challenges aligns with the upcoming episode’s examination of broader animal welfare infrastructure in India, suggesting the show aims to balance personal pet care with advocacy for systemic improvements.
About The Host And Her Show
Sonali Bendre, who has had a successful career in Bollywood since the 1990s, launched ‘The Happy Pawdcast’ as a platform to discuss various aspects of pet ownership and animal welfare. According to one of her previous posts, the show features Bendre sharing “the spotlight with her dog… and she totally steals it!”
The podcast streams every Friday at 4 PM on YouTube and RosePod, with new episodes consistently addressing different facets of animal care and pet ownership. The format typically includes expert guests and practical advice for pet parents, while also raising awareness about broader animal welfare issues.
While animal welfare is clearly a passion, Bendre continues to balance multiple projects. She recently announced the release of her book titled ‘A Book of Books,’ described as a “heartfelt tribute to the joy of reading.” The book explores “how stories stay with us, shape our identities, and inspire a lifelong love for books.”
The topics scheduled for discussion in the upcoming episode address significant challenges facing animal welfare in India. The country has one of the world’s largest street dog populations, estimated in the millions, creating complex public health and animal welfare concerns.
Shelter spaces remain limited compared to the need, while breeding regulations continue to evolve as authorities attempt to balance pet ownership desires with ethical breeding practices. Rabies protocols are particularly crucial in India, which accounts for a significant percentage of global rabies deaths, with most human cases resulting from dog bites.
By bringing together representatives from animal NGOs and veterinary services, Bendre’s podcast appears positioned to offer both expert insights and practical solutions to these pressing issues.
Viewers interested in watching the new episode can find the link in Bendre’s Instagram bio.
Read full bio of Preeti Jha
