I frickin love animals, and as many people know, I LOVE dogs. So naturally, I am loving all the dogs on the streets in India. Most of them are pretty well cared for, which makes it easier, though the more mangy ones – and the odd one dead on the side of the road – do make me sad.

Also I want to adopt all of them.

And I’ll admit – I have pet some of them. The friendly ones and the puppies. Don’t worry – I’m not going to get rabies! 😉

The cows are pretty cute too. And the camels and the monkeys and the goats. Basically everything. Two funny stories:

In Jaisalmer, I was carrying a banana in the side pocket of my purse when a cow spotted it and started nudging my back. He twisted my rubber arm and I gave him a chunk of the banana, which he ate. But then he wasn’t interested in the rest and kept nudging me until I pet him. Cutest. Thing. Ever.

Then in Pushkar, a dog came running towards a bunch of us and started rubbing his body against my legs (new black pants, just FYI) being all “Love me, love me, love me!!” So I did.

I can’t help it. I have a weakness. Admitting it is the first step, right?

Now enjoy these photos!

“Just let me streeeeeeeetch it out in downward dog. Ok, I’m good.”

Grooming party!

“Yes, I know I’m gorgeous!”

Puppies!!

This cow was afraid of walking past these geese.

“Yum, that street food was good!”

“I have found my sunny spot and I shall remain here forever.”

Oh Simon, my camel. Your attitude is awesome

More puppies!!

Smiles!!

I cuddled this puppy and it was the cutest thing ever.

“Give me your food!!!”

“For fuck’s sake, another photo?!?”

“I’m holy and I know it.”

“Here’s looking at you, kid.”

Strong like bull

“Yes, I’m still here on this stoop. And now I will escort you back to your hotel.”

“I’m Hector, reporting for duty.”

He just wants to be loved…and I just want to love him…

Yes, I admit it. I touched this pup.

Snake charmer. Not going to lie, it was interesting to see even if it is animal cruelty.

I can’t even. Soooooo cute!!

“Hellooooooo!!!”

“Duuuuuude…I’m a camel in Pushkar. Alcohol and meat are banned, but reefers are plenty.”

“This is the life….”

Grooming party 2.0: Rear edition.

Gorgeous elephant. Though sad that they are still being used as entertainment and for tourists to ride.

“He’s well hung!” said Sue, the mom on the trip.

I love this photo of a goat scratching himself on the wall of Amber Fort, Jaipur

This puppy kept getting lightly slapped by the cow’s tail and it was adorable.

The best passenger a motorcyclist can have!

Monkeys!!

“Sigh….take it quickly so I can go back to sleep…”

Camel parking, anyone?