by Suman Gupta
As the festive season unfolds, Barker and Meowsky, a holistic pet wellness space, is redefining what festive care looks like for pets shifting the focus from celebration to comfort and emotional security.
“For us, festivals are not about loud décor or themed parties,” says Rinky Gupta, Co-Founder & Pratik sheth Co-Founder & Head of Expansion of Barker and Meowsky. “They’re about maintaining routine, reducing anxiety, and ensuring pets feel safe and emotionally balanced while their families celebrate.” During the festive period, Barker and Meowsky offers thoughtfully curated boarding experiences designed especially for pets whose parents may be travelling or attending late-night gatherings. The space features subtle, soothing décor, while pets continue to follow their regular schedules for meals, walks, playtime, and rest a core principle of the brand’s wellness philosophy.
Instead of overstimulating activities, pets enjoy gentle enrichment sessions, festive-inspired pet-safe treats, and increased human interaction that prioritises comfort and familiarity.
Festive celebrations often bring heightened noise levels and disrupted environments, which can be stressful for pets. “We follow a calm-care protocol that includes sound management, controlled lighting, comfort zones, and increased staff presence,” Gupta explains. “Every pet responds differently, and our team is trained to recognise and support individual emotional needs.”
Instead of overstimulating activities, pets enjoy gentle enrichment sessions, festive-inspired pet-safe treats, and increased human interaction that prioritises comfort and familiarity.
Festive celebrations often bring heightened noise levels and disrupted environments, which can be stressful for pets. “We follow a calm-care protocol that includes sound management, controlled lighting, comfort zones, and increased staff presence,” Gupta explains. “Every pet responds differently, and our team is trained to recognise and support individual emotional needs.”
