Pashu Bandhu Parivar

Date:05/04/2026  

The Forgotten History of Turnspit Dogs: A Story of Labor, Cruelty, and Extinction  The story of the Turnspit dog is not just history—it is a quiet pain that still echoes from the past. In the old kitchens of England, Wales, and France, these small dogs were not loved as companions; they were used as tools. Day after day, they were placed inside a wooden wheel near burning fires, forced to run so that meat could cook evenly. As the flames rose and the air filled with smoke, the dog kept running—tired, overheated, and with no choice to stop. Their small bodies were specially shaped for this work, but no body is made for suffering. If they slowed down, they were often pushed to run again, not with kindness, but with fear. Imagine a life where your only purpose is to run in circles, surrounded by heat, never knowing comfort or affection. Some of these dogs even began to recognize rare moments of rest, like Sundays, as if they understood the difference between relief and endless labor. ...

  JU Students Demand Urgent Action on Animal Welfare Jammu, April 2: Pashu Bandhu Parivar , a group created by students of Jammu University, submitted a strong memorandum to the Registrar, demanding immediate and concrete action to address ongoing animal welfare concerns within the campus. The group raised serious issues including the continued absence of a structured animal welfare system, delays in constituting the Animal Welfare Club , and alarming past incidents of dog poisoning. They asserted that neglect and lack of coordination have worsened the situation for community animals. Calling for accountability, the students have sought a written response within one month, detailing the university’s actions over the past three years. They also demanded transparency regarding the approval, structure, and operational status of the Animal Welfare Club. Importantly, the memorandum presses for the immediate designation of feeding zones, citing Supreme Court directions on the protection ...