Hridyambika began writing as a teenager, exploring themes ranging from social issues to creative storytelling. She started her editorial journey covering social issues and the city beat, gradually transitioning into entertainment. Today, she pens inspiring and uplifting stories about people from around the globe as a Feature Writer for Upworthy. She is reserved by nature and likes hitting the gym when she’s not on her laptop
Sick of his city’s dog poo problem, a London dad turned daily frustration into a catchy song
'I am constantly having to tell my children to 'watch the poop' – I say it so much that we decided to try to make a song about it.'
Dec 15, 2025
Four friends were disappointed after moving into a ‘no-pet’ apartment — until a neighbor’s dog changed everything with one letter
Determined to have a dog in their lives, they held onto the dream until one day a neighbor’s Sheprador caught their eye.
Dec 15, 2025
Pennsylvania dogs and cats suddenly stopped drinking tap water — two years later, scientists realized it was a life-saving warning
Residents soon spotted brown streaks in their sinks, and a strange odor from the water deepened their growing concern.
Dec 15, 2025
A new TikTok trend is giving dogs everywhere a Christmas gift they’ll never forget — and it’s free
Experts reveal that there are more surprising reasons behind their curiosity.
Dec 15, 2025
Columbus Zoo turned to the public to name their adorable baby elephant — and 11,000 people chose the third most popular boy name in the US for him
Sharing the exciting update on Facebook, they revealed the baby elephant’s official name was chosen from the top four options
Dec 3, 2025
48-year-old who ‘couldn’t function’ after her dog’s death spent $50K to clone him — but the result left her instantly regretting her ‘crazy’ decision
'I made this decision out of profound grief when I wasn't thinking clearly,' the dog owner admitted.
Dec 3, 2025
Grieving his dog of 12 years, a man forced himself to watch a horror movie about a loyal pet for closure — and it hit him far deeper than he expected
After his dog passed, he struggled with the feeling that he had not done enough to help him.
Dec 3, 2025
A coyote came straight for two dogs during a park walk — and one owner used a wildlife-recommended tactic that ended up saving their lives
'Coyotes are getting more aggressive and less afraid of people,' the man remarked.
Dec 3, 2025
Dog boarding pro reveals 5 warning signs that should send you straight back to the car with your pet
Look out for these 5 doggy daycare red flags, so your furry baby is properly cared for when you are away.
Nov 24, 2025
Lifestyle influencer’s friend joked her ‘misbehaving’ cat ‘needed God’ — so she showed up at church in matching designer outfits to do the unthinkable
While the influencer looked excited, showing off their outfits, the feline appeared disinterested the whole time.
Nov 23, 2025
Cancer patient shares their dog’s heartbreaking reaction to sensing their tumors — and his desperate silent warning
Their dog has been constantly trying to gain his owner's attention in his desperate attempt to warn his beloved owner of the danger he senses.
Nov 23, 2025
Pet dog's frantic face-licking at 2 a.m. for weeks left this owner annoyed — until a camera showed it was a desperate attempt to keep them alive
Annoyed at being woken up so often, they wondered why their fur baby wouldn’t just sleep instead of getting playful so late.
Nov 21, 2025
Omaha woman’s cat vanished during a bathroom remodel — three weeks later, faint meows made her freeze when she realized where they came from
She’d just finished her bathroom tile makeover when her cat vanished, leaving her convinced it had run away.
Nov 21, 2025
Grandpa looking for a companion after moving into a new place alone made a tender request at the cat shelter — and it led him to his perfect match
The old man hadn't owned a pet in a long time and felt this was the perfect opportunity, although he had one condition.
Nov 21, 2025
LA woman with a Pit Bull thought she’d finally found the perfect apartment — until one insensitive email made her walk away
Feeling dejected by the experience, the owner is now looking for a new apartment to move in with her dog.
Nov 21, 2025
Our love for quirky pets may have accidentally 'bred neurodiversity' into them, expert suggests
Neurodiversity is caused by structural and chemical differences in the brain that influence its function and, in turn, behavior.
Nov 20, 2025
Cops rushed to multiple reports of a ‘small dog’ abandoned on the roadside — what they found instead was straight out of a Disney movie
The officers gave it a few stern words about being out in the middle of November before leaving the little fella to enjoy his break.
Nov 20, 2025
Man who found a family’s missing dog tried to cash in at the vet — but one careless mistake left him caught red-handed by the owner
The man recalled owning many canines, and among them was this dog, who was his loyal and devoted friend.
Nov 20, 2025
Newlywed's dog missing for 30 days was traced near alligator territory — then they grilled burgers outside an apartment, and the unbelievable happened
'It's almost like when I put the harness over her head, she re-entered back into old Mia,' the delighted owner said.
Nov 20, 2025
Study finds pet owners really do look like their pets — and the reason is surprisingly simple
Resemblance can help the bond, but shared experiences between a dog and its owner build a lasting connection.
Nov 19, 2025