--- title: "The Story Behind Therpup: Bengaluru's Original Dog Cafe & Resort" description: "Discover how Therpup started as a pet-friendly cafe in Bengaluru and grew into a full-scale dog resort. See our journey, our rescue mission, and how we treat every dog like family." canonical: https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/our-story-the-why-behind-therpup last_updated: 2025-08-30 --- # The Story Behind Therpup: Bengaluru's Original Dog-First Community Tribe Verified · Served over 25,000 dogs in Bengaluru. By [Therpup](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe) · Boarding & daycare at Whitefield and Sarjapur, Bengaluru · ₹900 per night (estimate) Part of [Dog Boarding & Daycare](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/gallery) We didn't just build a cafe; we created a space where dogs get the holiday they deserve. Here is how our journey from a small, rescue-focused idea grew into Bengaluru's favorite pet resort. ## Photos and videos - [Video: I'm Ankur, the founder of Therpup. This whole journey started from a simple love for dogs. After visiting a dog cafe in Korea, I knew I had to create something similar in Bangalore. We started with a mission to provide a safe haven for rescued dogs and a happy place for all pet lovers, and it's been an amazing ride.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb1ae21d-99fd-4801-bb7e-cca9e817effe) ## About Our Story: The 'Why' Behind Therpup We didn't just open a cafe; we started with a mission to change how Bengaluru sees street dogs. Every dog you see lounging at our Whitefield or Sarjapur locations is a rescue who finally found a home. We built this space because we were tired of pet-friendly places that only tolerated dogs, rather than celebrating them. ### From an IT Job to a Pet Paradise When our founder, Ankur, walked away from a typical IT career, he had a single goal: creating a space that actually welcomed dogs, inspired by the 'Bau House' concept he saw in Korea. He didn't want another place where pets were just 'allowed'; he wanted a place where they were the VIPs. ### Why We Prioritize Rescues Therpup was built on the back of our commitment to indies. We believe that 'awara' is a label humans invented, not a definition of a dog’s worth. Every in-house dog at our cafes is a rescue that became part of our family. This is why we are so vocal about animal rights—we didn't just rescue them; they rescued us. When you visit us, you aren't just coming to a cafe; you’re supporting a community that actively works to give these dogs a life of dignity. ### Growing with You What started as a small, cozy cafe in Whitefield quickly evolved because our pet parents asked for more. You needed a safe place for your dogs to stay while you traveled, a place where they could get groomed, and a place where they could swim. So, we listened. We expanded into Sarjapur, creating a full-fledged dog resort with wooden cottages, king-size beds, and massive play areas. Whether it's daycare, overnight boarding, or just a weekend splash in our pool, we ensure that every service—from grooming to training—is handled with the same care we give our own pack. ## About Therpup We are Therpup, and we built this place because our dogs deserve a vacation too. We aren't just a kennel or a cafe; we are a community that prioritizes rescues and happy tails above everything else. [See all of Therpup's services](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe) ## More from Dog Boarding & Daycare by Therpup - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/featured) - [Our Boarding: Your Dog's Happy Place](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/our-boarding-your-dog-s-happy-place) - [The Resort Experience: Therpup Sarjapur](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/the-resort-experience-therpup-sarjapur) - [The OG Cafe: Therpup Whitefield](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/the-og-cafe-therpup-whitefield) - [Splash, Run & Play](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/splash-run-play) - [Happy Paws-tomer Stories](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/happy-paws-tomer-stories) - [Meet Our Rescue Pack](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/meet-our-rescue-pack) - [Our Vibe: Good Times & Wagging Tails](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-boarding-and-daycare/our-vibe-good-times-wagging-tails) ## More services by Therpup - [Pet Event Hosting](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/pet-event-hosting) - [Pet Supplies Store](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/pet-supplies-store) - [Pet-Friendly Cafe & Restaurant](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/pet-friendly-cafe-restaurant) - [Dog Training & Activities](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/dog-training-activities) - [Pet Grooming Salon](https://mytribe.in/therpup_dogcafe/pet-grooming-salon) ## Similar work from other experts - [Our Story & Our Promise](https://mytribe.in/pawsncollars/pet-friendly-cafe/our-story-our-promise) by PawsnCollars · Pet-Friendly Café · Pet-friendly café located in HSR Layout, Bengaluru - [Our Happy Place: Guest Moments and Good Times](https://mytribe.in/fluffy-paws-pet-resort/pet-cafe-event-hosting/our-happy-place-guests-good-times) by Fluffy Paws Pet Resort · Pet Cafe & Event Hosting · Visit Pet Resort at Kommasandra, Near Sarjapur - [Rescue & Community Stories in Bangalore](https://mytribe.in/pawspace.in/pet-training/our-rescue-community-stories) by PawSpace · Pet Training · Home sessions across Bengaluru & Hub in Jayanagar - [Meet the Wag-ville Family](https://mytribe.in/wagville_india/dog-boarding-and-day-care/meet-the-wag-ville-family) by Wag-ville · Dog Boarding & Day Care · Boarding & day care at Wag-ville, Jakkur - [A Day at Wille's Pet Paradise in Bangalore](https://mytribe.in/willespetparadisebglr/dog-park-cafe/a-look-around-our-paradise) by Wille's Pet Paradise · Dog Park & Cafe · Visit Wille's Pet Paradise on Sarjapur-Marathahalli Rd, Bengaluru - [Real Experiences and Reviews from Our Pet Parents](https://mytribe.in/tails.of.the.city/pet-spa-creative-styling/pawsitive-feedback-from-pet-parents) by Tails of the City · Pet Spa & Creative Styling · Visit our pet spa and café in Bengaluru ## Book To book Therpup, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I%20loved%20reading%20the%20story%20behind%20Therpup!%20I'm%20interested%20in%20checking%20out%20your%20resort%20in%20%5BWhitefield%2FSarjapur%5D%20for%20my%20dog.%20Can%20you%20help%3F) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. 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