India, July 25 -- From the dhams in Uttarakhand to the temples in Himachal Pradesh - pet parents are now determined to take their fur babies along on their devotional journeys to these religious trails.

Take for instance, Canada-based accountant Gundeep Kaur Makkar, whose Shih Tzu, Oreo, came along for the Hemkund Sahib Yatra. A Reel of their spiritual sojourn clocked over 500k views and 43k likes. "We truly believe he was called by the Almighty... and it just felt right to have Oreo with us. We planned everything carefully to ensure his comfort," she shares.

Backpacks are being packed with pet bowls, leashes, and treats. And there's also the matter of other logistics. "We ensured all necessary vaccinations, food, leash and bedding," in...