We hope you are enjoying the monsoons. For most of us, our dogs represent wonderful companions but the seeing eye dogs are the eyes of those without the gift of vision, guiding them gently towards light. Read our intriguing COVER STORY to learn about how guide dogs the world over are helping the blind rediscover their freedom.

June marked completion of 60 years of the British queen's reign as monarch. While Queen Elizabeth II was the centre of attention during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations, her beloved dog, the Welsh Corgi, seemed to be receiving an equal share of the limelight. We focus on this remarkable breed in month’s BREED PROFILE.

While specialised pet photography is not a new concept internationally, India is just waking to the notion of commemorating its beloved pets through the professional lens. Read Creature Companion’s INTERVIEW with India’s first pet photographer, Gaurav Thombre.

What happens when you have a dog and you marry someone with a cat? Read how Cuddles and Winston came to be at peace with each other in THE DOG WHISPERER™ JOHN RICHARDSON INVESTIGATES.

In EXOTIQUE, we feature the Sugar Glider, a diminutive squirrel-like pet from Australia. Dr Geeta sheds light on thyroidism in dogs in HEALTH & WELLNESS, and Rohan More instructs on horse nutrition and feeding in HORSING AROUND. Learn how Laila and Oliver found a loving home in GOOD SAMARITAN and say a little prayer for dear Dholu in RIP. Learn how to take care of your pet dog during the monsoons in GROOMING. Meet the delightful Wall-e in PET OF THE MONTH and learn about bird-watching as a hobby in BIRDS’ EYE VIEW.