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Pandu, The Speaking Dog And My Other Little Friends

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The book is about my experiences with my pet dog and other little animals. I have shared my insights on pet dogs and other animals, my tryst with anti-animal abuse and my anguish over the inhumane ways humans treat animals.

118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 3, 2022

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695 reviews18 followers
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January 4, 2023
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟. 25

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Do you like animals?? Do you have any pets or want one?? Or do you don't like animals at all??

Cause if you don't this book is going to make you fall for them, and if you love or want one, then after this book, you definitely get one for yourself. And if you have one you'll fall in love with your pet more.

The main story is of the author's own interactions with her own pet Pandu, a Labrador, how she gets her and how it becomes another member of her family, how her antiques amuses the author.

There's also stories of other animals that she sees in different times in her life that teaches her some lessons or gives pure joy that she still remember. And also the author talks about animal abuse, how human treats animals in inhumane ways and her takes in all these.

In every chapter, with every words the author portraits how these beautiful animals need to be protected, a little caring and understanding it's all these little creatures need to survive on their own and also for our survival too.
393 reviews6 followers
January 2, 2023
Insightful read!

This book was mainly written by the author to share her experiences with her sweet Dog, "Pandu" who is the hero of the book. It shows how much the author loved the dog and how she cares about the animals. Not many would love to care the animals. In fact, living with humanity is slowly losing in the world. Very few do care about others and other creatures in this world. The author is one of them who has a kind heart to care about the animals. World is equal to all and every living being has its own rights to live. This single concept of caring animals has been taken into consideration and this book was written in the moto to make the readers impact them to do care and love animals.

Pandu was adopted by the author and gradually becomes a part of the family with her. He expressed his emotions by his activities. He communicates well and so the author named it as a speaking dog. This story tells all about various incidents with the Pandu. The illustrations made it easier to sink with the situation. Pandu is so naughty, intelligent, communicative, sensible and a happy doggie. Enjoy this book with this sweet pet and the author's love towards him.

The title is so gorgeous and the cover is so cute. Language of the book is very simple. The plot and the storyline is good enough. It’s a kind read and it will make us extend our love towards animals. Do read and care about the other species in this world. Earth is not only for humans. Would appreciate the author for having such a kind and lovable heart. Enjoy the experience with Pandu.

Happy reading!
20 reviews
January 5, 2023
The story is about Pandu, a dog who is adopted by the author and gradually becomes a part of the family. He expressed his emotions by pawing, barking, hiding etc. and various other sweet gestures. This story tells how the author wanted a Labrador guard dog but got Pandu instead and was never happier
The title itself attracted me . I do love pets but unfortunately my mom doesn't allow me to adopt it.
This story is really good and amazing.
The main protogonist of the book is pandu. It is a dog.
Pandu is adopted by writer . As dog is a faithful animal. If we become very close it can understand our feelings and finally become a part of our family.
So here in the story pandu became part of the family.
It conveyed emotions through barking and some actions. So that writer understood the feelings.
The twist here is author want a Labrador but instead he got pandu.
Now what are his feelings?
The title itself attracted me . I do love pets but unfortunately my mom doesn't allow me to adopt it.
This story is really good and amazing.
The main protogonist of the book is pandu. It is a dog.
Pandu is adopted by writer . As dog is a faithful animal. If we become very close it can understand our feelings and finally become a part of our family.
So here in the story pandu became part of the family.
A quote from the book , "This planet belongs equally to all creatures, all lives, that are born here, not just to humans.", touched my heart.The narrative piqued my interest enough to keep me transfixed until the very end
178 reviews2 followers
January 3, 2023
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. Dogs don't want anything from us they just want us to be there. They shower so much of love and joy on us.

Pandu The Speaking Dog by Radhika Satyamurty Dharanipragada is about authors pet dog named pandu. Dogs talk through eyes and their actions. We have to understand what they want to convey. Pandu is a labrador. She was a pup when authors husband and younger daughter brought her home. Pandu used to love water and after drinking water she used to paly with water and love palying in rain. When pandu bought a coconut to play and saw the new dog romy a golden retriever she went calmly and bought another coconut so that they both can play together is really expressive.

Pandu gave birth to 5 cute babies and they were gone to different homes. One day pandu got sick and went to the hospital to get better but she didn't come back. Reading this part was really hard. Even though their lives are short, they give life a meaning. They teach us so many things.

This is just amazing. The way you shared all the details is really fascinating. How she used to take a bread packet and keep it with her is really cute. I loved it. Each and every part of this book is furr-fect.
259 reviews5 followers
January 3, 2023
Amazing read

This book is about a female labrador dog named Pandu whose owner is the author of the book. She was a street dog until the author's daughter took her home where the author was waiting for a dog which was supposed to come from shelter.


The author has beautifully portrayed her relationship with pandu. the book is all about the short cute stories about Pandu and the author's experience as a pet owner and their mischievous stories. Which I really relate to it. The best chapter was when the author took the pandu for a walk as usual and than something happened there.

In this book the author also discussed about her personal experiences over animal cruelty and how she rescued them and also about the animal rights of our constitution which I found very informative.

Being a animal lover, loved everything in it. The narration is very friendly thus making it a good read for all the readers. One of the best part of this book was the art style in each chapter. It's definitely a good read. Plus as it's a short book, it was a quick read and finished it in one sitting only. Must read one I game across to..
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329 reviews3 followers
December 30, 2022
Pandu the Speaking Dog 🐶

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day."✨

Short of the love between a parent and their child, there may not be another love as pure and wonderful as the love between a person and their dog. Nurturing, attentive, and always up for playtime, dogs are a quintessential part of country life, and we can't picture our lives without at least one.

Synopsis - Pandu, a female Labrador Puppy is the main protagonist of this Story where the Author Shows a pleasant love of her Family to their puppy and other more pets but Pandu is the hero of this Short tale.
The whole story revolves around Pandu, how she saves her family and interacts with other members of the family, how she plays, sleep and other more little activities.
If you are a Dog lover You will surely find it relatable. I don't have a pet but I can totally feel the author's sentiments towards Pandu.

Overall, it's a good short read and I would like to recommend it to all pet lovers to show some love to Pandu, The speaking dog.
166 reviews2 followers
December 28, 2022
Being a dog parent, I was immediately attracted towards this book. The book recounts the touching story of PANDU, a companion dog who was a labrador by breed.The story goes into great details about pandu's interactions with other stray dogs and his habits and little mischiefs. It used to bark, paw, hide, etc to convey it's reaction and thus was very cute in its own way.

"Pandu the speaking dog" is the title given to this book because the dog is very communicative, creative and sensible. I can totally relate to author's experience as my dog is also way too expressive. She never fails in amusing us with her innocence and intelligence.

Through this book I can clearly understand how much author cares for animals. She also throws light on how animals are mistreated by many. A distinctive idea. It seems sense that animals are sentient the very same feelings as people.

The genre and theme of the book was super exciting and intriguing with a touch of entertaining storyline.
381 reviews8 followers
January 3, 2023
This sweet heart warming tale is about Pandu, labrador puppy and how she grows up with a loving family and how loving and wholesome a dog can be for us humans!
At first, I felt there was nothing special about this book, but that's the beauty of the writing it effortlessly pulls you in and enlights your mind. I feel the author has a very distinct transformative writing style. Honestly, books like this, that make us feel and give clarity on life are a necessity in these testing times, and above all the love of a Dog for a Dog is something that touched me. I don't have a single complaint to make, this book was written for me.Each chapter was vividly narrated, and it packed an inspiring punch. It's profoundly insightful and nurturing for the mind. I honestly recommend this book.
Even if you are an animal lover or not i recommend this short read for everyone. It will surely touch your heart.

4+++ stars
907 reviews7 followers
January 3, 2023
Pandu, the speaking dog 🐕 and my other little friends are the real life stories written by Radhika Satyamurty. Pandu is a light brown labrador pup brought from a breeding farm by the author's husband Satyamurty and she's very cute and naughty by spreading her love towards the members of her home 🏡.
Pandu's actions, adventures and naughty behaviours are described by the author in simple and interesting manner. Also the author had given many amazing facts about the Indian dogs🐶 (stray dogs) that would be much more useful for the dog owners and rescuers.
Some stories about her experience with birds 🐦, rats🐀,snakes🐍 and other animals, along with dogs are also beautifully narrated by the author. "A Myna bird's strange nest" is a story that shows the kindness of the author and her family and it touches our heart 💖. Overall this book is interesting to read and children would love to read this book 😍🌞




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486 reviews9 followers
January 3, 2023
Good

If you guys love pets then you must read this book for sure.
Especially you're dog lover, it's for you. This book is just beautiful and such a joyful read to me. While reading this there is so much of emotions and feelings that we share to our pets right when no on is there for us. May be most of the people who likes to talk to their pets and they give their response to their owners by tailing, barking and all.
Mostly I saw videos like these but it's my first time reading something like where, the relationship between pets and their owners. It's such a good read.
This book is about Pandu the dog, he was adopted by writer who wanted Labrador but instead of that, he got Pandu and he is not super happy about that..
But gradually he became close to the dog and he became part of the family.. Their journey and their relationship is through out the book we can read, it's short and beautiful read.
737 reviews9 followers
January 3, 2023
Title - Pandu, the speaking dog and my other little friends
Author - Radhikasatyamurthy Dharanipragada
Genre - fiction

'Pandu, the speaking dog and my other little friends' by Radhikasatyamurthy Dharanipragada is a fictional read. The story revolves around a dog named Pandu which is adopted by the author and is a part of their family. She describes Pandu's little sweet gestures such as hiding, barking, pawing etc. She also described her experiences with other small animals too.

The main motive of the author to pen down this book is to highlight on a sensitive topic of animal abuse ie, how animals are treated really badly. Illustrations in the book are eye appealing. Quotes given in the book are also readers friendly. Language used is simple and easy to understand. The cover and the title of the book is totally apt to the content. I recommend this book to all pet lovers out there.

In nutshell, an emotional read.

Rating - 4/5

Recommendation - yes
1,023 reviews13 followers
January 14, 2023
Book- Pandu, The Speaking Dog And My Other Little Friends
Author- Radhikasatyamurty Dharanipragada
No. Of Pages- 117
Genre- Non Fiction

What's the book about- The plot of the story follows the different moments and incidents that the author shared with her dog named Pandu and also with the other animals in and around her life.

My views- Our pets are our best friends and companions throughout our life. And that's whom the author talks about here. We here have ourselves the story of the author and her best friend, that's her dog Pandu.

Pandu is very sensible and compassionate exactly as dogs are said to be. The book tells us different stories about her. There are other stories too which chronicle the author's experience with other animals.

This one is a true happy treat to read. It will just make your heart swell with happiness and the feelings of love in general.
I loved reading this one.

Rating- 5/5 stars
184 reviews1 follower
December 28, 2022
Pandu the speaking Dog And my other little friends is an amazing book. The cover of the book is very interesting. The name of the story is also so cute.
This book is divided into chapters containing the memories of her pet dog and also with other animals in the form of short stories.
Author who’s a animal lover herself wrote about her dog Pandu who was very expressive and loving.
The bond that we share with animals is always special, especially dogs known for their loyalty and honesty that they won’t let their loved ones hurt by any means.
I love how the author added a quote by famous personalities at the end of each story. The quotes add more value to the book and they carry messages for animals.
The book is beautifully designed and the cover is apt, as well as the title. The language is easy enough for everyone. A short and crisp read it is!
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110 reviews2 followers
December 30, 2022
The book "Pandu, The Speaking Dog And My Other Little Friends" is written by the author
Radhikasatyamurty Dharan is a wonderful read. It's all about the author's pet dog Pandu.

Pandu picked up the coconut which she had dropped, approached Romy and sat down. I like this scence most enjoyable .She slowly got into action.It’s like the man/animal conflict, where humans and strays are unable to cohabit. My ever-friendly neighborhood wasn’t all that friendly; they slowly started talking about my pets roaming both inside and outside. They started talking about the stray dogs. They asked me why I should have pets outside the house even though I had a few inside my compound.Animal lovers will definitely enjoy this book. This book give how animal loved people too .such great story .use should go about it
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319 reviews15 followers
January 3, 2023
Brilliant that sums up this book. The story of pup Pandu the speaking dog was unique and entirely preoccuping making the reading experience more heart pleasing.

The character Pandu and even others were
endearing and add warmth and comfort to the story.
I loved this concept of combining story with but at same time delivering a timeless wisdom that animals make our lives better and abuse they face is something heinous and should be stopped. The unique insights philosophy and perspective offered in the book got me to think, reflect.
There's so much to explore, to learn and grow from this book.It was a powerful read, with mesmerizing prose that's subtly infused with many thought-provoking dilemmas.
It was wonderful, hopeful for both kids and adults alike. Looking for a great book then you definitely don't want to miss out on this beautiful learning read.
5 stars
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412 reviews4 followers
February 27, 2023
Pandu the Speaking Dog and My Other Little Friends" is a delightful and heartwarming collection of short stories that will capture the hearts of both children and adults alike. Written by Radhikasatyamurty Dharanipragada, the book features a series of charming tales that centre around the author's pets and their misadventures.

One of the standout stories in the collection is "Pandu the Speaking Dog," in which the titular character learns to communicate with his owner through a special collar. The story is a delightful exploration of the bond between humans and animals, and the joy that comes from understanding and connecting with one another.

Other stories in the collection feature a mischievous cat named Kiki, a pair of adventurous hamsters, and a curious little turtle. Each tale is filled with humour, heart, and a deep appreciation for the quirks and personalities of our animal friends.

What makes "Pandu the Speaking Dog and My Other Little Friends" such a charming read is the way in which the stories are told. Dharanipragada's writing is warm and engaging, and she has a talent for capturing the essence of her animal characters in a way that is both funny and endearing.

Overall, "Pandu the Speaking Dog and My Other Little Friends" is a charming and heartwarming collection of stories that will delight readers of all ages. Whether you're a fan of animals or simply looking for a feel-good read, this book is a must-read. So, if you're looking for a book that will bring a smile to your face and warm your heart, be sure to pick up a copy of "Pandau the Speaking Dog and My Other Little Friends" today!
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164 reviews3 followers
December 29, 2022
The story revolves around a woman, her family and their pet dog Pandu, a light brown Labrador. Pandu comes into their family to become a part of it and gets spoiled with love.

The story talks about the mischiefs of little Pandu and how she manages to escape admonition due to her adorable cuteness. Later when another pet is brought into the family, Pandu loses no time to befriend it. She learns to make friends with other stray dogs and helps save them from unforseen danger! Pandu's untimely demise is also well explained in the book.

The author also shares other experiences she had with different animals in her life. How she rescued stray animals from abuse touched my heart. Overall, the book is very inspiring and helps to instill compassion and love for animals in it's readers.
407 reviews7 followers
December 30, 2022
I totally loved this book. I'm also an animal lover and can fully relate to this book. The author's experiences with her pet dog, Pandu and other small animals are detailed in the book. She had discussed her opinions on dogs and other pets, her experience with anti-animal abuse, and her agony at how cruelly people treat animals.

The author hopes to show readers through this book how delicate these animals, birds, and small critters are and how one should not take them for granted. I really had a great time reading this. The way author has expressed everything is amazing. Reading this was full of excitement and I was fully engrossed in it. You'll should definitely go for this.

Highly Recommended!
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649 reviews10 followers
December 30, 2022
Pandu, The Speaking Dog And My Other Little Friends by Radhikasatyamurty Dharanipragada is a non fiction told in the form of fiction.

The book consists of stories of the authors pet Labrador dog Pandu and the authors experience with other animals.

The author has explained the reason behind the title of the book as that Pandu was a very expressive dog and loved to speak out or rather show it all in actions what all she felt. reading the stories just make that all the more clear.

As someone who does not have a pet animal nor have ever thought about having one as I prefer to be alone, reading about made me long for a pet of my own.

It was a very heart touching book for me, I really loved it.
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525 reviews6 followers
December 30, 2022
The book has 22 chapters and is packed with the author's feelings about her pet dog (Pandu). The protagonist of the tale is Pandu. In response to the security worries, the author pushes his husband to have a pet dog because she also had a dog before they got married and had a fantastic attachment. Soon after, her husband approved to bring a small puppy she was excited but soon when her daughter and her husband came up with some other breed that caused her to experience a number of shocks. The author's immediate response was to criticise his husband and daughter in a furious manner But despite of all drawbacks she has to accept. But why and what made the author so sentimental about this dog? Read the book to know the complete plot of the story
105 reviews1 follower
January 3, 2023
A perfect read for the pet lovers....

I merely picked this book as the title suggested that it will be revolving around pets and somewhere I was intrigued towards this because it was a short read.

The author has beautifully narrated the stories revolving around Pandu.Pandu is the dog which is like a family member to him.

The way in which the stories are narrated left me with a beautiful thought of having pets.I dont know,somewhere I felt to have one but then i fear the moment i would.lose them.So lets see...

Coming to the book,I loved how beautifully author came with this plot and wrote in an amazing manner.

The language of writing is simple and lucid.Its catchy and beginner friendly.

So a quick and interesting read for even the beginners.
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175 reviews2 followers
January 3, 2023
This book is about a female labrador dog named Pandu whose owner is the author of the book. The author has beautifully portrayed her relationship with pandu. So basically the book is all about the short cute stories about Pandu and how the author's daughter brings her in house and many more !! In this book the author also discussed about her personal experiences over animal cruelty and how she rescued them and also about the animal rights of our constitution which I found very informative !! Being a animal lover, I loved everything in it. The narration is very friendly thus making it a good read for all the readers. It's definitely a good read. Plus as it's a short book, it was a quick read and I finished it in one sitting only.
687 reviews8 followers
January 7, 2023
📖 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐚 📖

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This is a story about Pandu, a Labrador dog and pet of the author. This is a sweet book with lots of surprises. I really like the way the author describes Pandu's life and world. Nice to know about Pandu's activities and habits.

This book also talks about animal cruelty and their misery.

Plot of this book was very unique and presentation was wonderful. Every scene was executed really well. Every characters and Their emotions were portrayed efficiently. Ending was perfect and completely satisfying.

Overall it was a great experience reading such a book. Please give it a try and trust me you won't be disappointed.
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79 reviews1 follower
January 16, 2023
A rare animated story of a speaking dog named "Pandu" which is just not only for childern but the adults can also enjoy it. You definetly get a vibe of childhood as it sound's like a childrens story which is a kinda true but surely have more in it.

This read gave me the idea about the life, sensivity of the animals, what is value of a voice means to them. All these things are explained beautifully in the book. The author has done a lovely job. He touched the soul of the readers and change the perspective of ours for animals.

Every pet lovers must read this novel as they will love it. We get the view in animals life through pandu. The writing was good and simple. You will not feel bored and I totally recommend it. Happy Reading.❣️
220 reviews1 follower
December 28, 2022
Dogs are the most loyal animal. A well trained dog is a beautiful part of many families. Dogs are considered as one of the most trustworthy animal.

The story is about Pandu, a dog who is adopted by the author and become a part of family. Pandu is a light brown labrador, who came to home as a surprise.

There are lots of stories with different - different animals. We must love and protect animals we should safeguard them and treat them with care.

Cover of the book attract me. I just love to read this book. Such an amazing book. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. Must read. Language used is lucid with good vocabulary.
577 reviews3 followers
December 30, 2022
This book is about the memories of the author's dog and other animals too. The language used is very easy. For all the animal lovers the author brings a book. Pandu,the speaking dog.Definetly recommend to everyone to read. A peaceful read. The cover page is very much attractive.He expressed his emotions by barking, hiding, etc. And various other such gestures.The language is also very simple and lucid easy to understand.Thank author for this great book .A dog is a faithful animal. The book touched heart really. Narration is gripping. Recommend this book to all dog and another animal lovers too!
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260 reviews1 follower
December 30, 2022
Pandu, The Speaking Dog and My Other Little Friends is an autobiographical collection of short stories of the author. The book features Pandu, her pet Labrador dog and her interaction with other animals.

Pandu, being the main protagonist is a very vivid and enriched character. He's intelligent, innocent, acts spoiled and mischievous. I fell in love with this sweet creature.

The story has a recurring theme of mistreatment of animals. The author is very vocal about her view against it.

Animal lover or not, these innocent creatures should not be mal treated.

The story was heartwarming to read and Pandu's antics gave me chuckles.
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528 reviews17 followers
December 30, 2022
The book by RadhikaSatyamurty Dharanipragada is a lot more than just a speaking canine. While it does consist of various instances of the dog's adventures, other animals are also featured.
Using the book as a medium the author has touched a really sensitive topic of cruelty against animals in a very subtle way. The author expresses her love for animals through these stories and the various illustrations make thesr stories come alive.
It is a very short read that will be likrd by Adults snd kids alike.
The book is full if heartwarming and educational stories. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves pets.
8 reviews
January 1, 2023
Amazing book by Radhikasatyamurti the one who love animals (specially Dogs) will definitely love the concept of this book.
The author want a Labrador dog for guarding purpose but they got a sweet dog pandu. Initially they didn't like the dog but after sometime, by the gesture of the dog all the family members start loving it.
This book contains lots of short stories filled with the memories of authors dog.
This book has authors experinces with their dog and their ups and down with pet, anyone who has pet can easily relate with this book.
If you have any pet in your house then you gonna definitely love this book, just go for it.
31 reviews
December 28, 2022
Pandu is a sweet dog and this is the story about him. This book contains many short stories about Pandu. I loved that it had short stories, so it was not boring. The stories are about Pandu and other stray dogs and even other animals.
It conveyed emotions through barking and some actions. So that writer understood the feelings.
The twist here is author want a Labrador but instead he got pandu.
The language is also very simple and lucid and easy to understand. For all the dog lover it's a must read book.
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