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The Hindu
08-08-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Mysuru man seeks to create awareness about dogs and birds for therapy
A man in Mysuru has trained dogs and birds as a means to use pet therapy to cope with anxiety, stress, depression, and loneliness. Benjamin Vas, a resident of Gokulam 3rd Stage in Mysuru, possesses trained therapy dogs and birds, which he claims had helped a large number of people to combat anxiety and ease tension and stress in their respective lives during the last 26 years. Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Friday to create awareness about therapy with the help of dogs and birds, Mr. Vas said that his therapy dogs and birds were being used in elder-care centres, parks, and hospitals, and during International Yoga Days, and the Dasara festival in Mysuru to offer 'emotional support and peace of mind' to a large number of people. Citing studies, Mr. Vas said that petting dogs for just 5 to 10 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety levels and stress. Presently, Mr. Vas said he has three dogs — an Alaskan Husky, an English Cocker Spaniel, and a Labrador Retriever; and seven birds, including a Sun conure, a Green-cheeked conure, a Pineapple conure, and Australian budgerigars. Ever since he started training dogs for therapy, Mr. Vas said that a couple of them had died, and he replaced them with others, while also starting bird therapy about 20 years ago. Though he charges money to provide his therapy dogs and birds to heal ailing persons, Mr. Vas said he gives them for free to poor people. 'I charge money because the dogs and their maintenance is expensive,' he said. Mr. Vas, who earlier served as a priest at St. Philomena's Church, is also the founder-director of India Bible Literature Apostolate in Mysuru.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William & Kate Middleton Reveal New Family Additions in Precious Photo
Prince William & Kate Middleton Reveal New Family Additions in Precious Photo originally appeared on Parade. and revealed adorable family additions in a new photo for the future king's birthday. On Saturday, June 21, the Duchess of Wales took to Instagram with a message for her husband on his 43rd birthday. 🎬 🎬 "Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies! 🐾," Middleton, also 43, wrote, signing the initials of herself, her children—, and —and their English Cocker Spaniel and her babies. In the accompanying image, Prince William sat in a grassy area while wearing a green sweater. One of the puppies sat in his lap as the British royal petted the adorable animal, with two more pups and their mother nearby. In the comments, royal fans practically swooned from cuteness overload as they wished Prince William a happy birthday. One Instagram user wrote, "Happy Birthday! 🎉 I see you've got the greatest gift already - the love of your family - and your pups 😃." Another shared, "Happy 43rd Birthday to The Prince of Wales 🎂, Orla and her adorable new puppies 😍." Someone else echoed, "Beautiful picture 😍. Happy Birthday to The Prince of Wales 🎉💚." Yet another follower declared, "Happy birthday! This is such an adorable photo 🎂🤍." In May, a source close to the royal family shared that Prince William and Middleton quietly welcomed the new family members. They hadn't confirmed it, however, until her birthday tribute. The big news came on the heels of the Duke and Duchess of Wales embarking on an anniversary trip to the Scottish Isles in April to mark 14 years of marriage. Next: Prince William & Kate Middleton Reveal New Family Additions in Precious Photo first appeared on Parade on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
