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‘Flying Beast’ Gaurav Taneja’s pet dog Mau reportedly dies, ex-employee alleges neglect
According to the claims circulating across social media platforms, Mau had been seriously unwell and had stopped eating.
Mau had appeared in Taneja’s family content over the years before the YouTuber shifted him to his farmhouse
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja’s pet dog has reportedly died, and several social media users are raising questions about the dog’s health and why the influencer shifted the dog from his home earlier. According to claims circulating across social media platforms, Mau, the Labrador who was once a familiar presence in Taneja’s family vlogs, had been seriously unwell and had stopped eating.
Last year, Gaurav was questioned about why his pet dog Mau had been missing from his videos. He published a video, “Where is Mau?” where he said that he had chosen a new path in life, one that doesn’t allow him to have an animal nearby. In the video, Gaurav Taneja shared that the dog has been shifted to his farmhouse. He shared that he is okay with people sharing their personal space with their pets, but it was becoming a problem for his family. He mentioned that his dad had some issues with the dog being around, he cited religious reasons for the dog being moved to the farm.
Fitness creator and Taneja’s former employee Pushpendra Choudhary recently shared multiple posts and Stories making allegations about Mau’s health, living conditions, and the care he received before his death.
Choudhary also raised questions about the pet’s diet, living conditions in Taneja’s farm, and interactions with other dogs. However, the allegations have not been independently verified. indianexpress.com has reached out to Gaurav Taneja, and this story will be updated once he responds.
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In a new video, Chaudhary shared a lengthy post explaining why he chose to speak up now. “As an employee, I did not speak to Gaurav about Mau. Because by the time I started understanding what was actually going on, I had already started taking care of Mau on my own. I spoke to the people at the farm and told everyone to take extra care of Mau, feed and give him water properly, and keep him away from both dogs,” he wrote in a video.
He further stated that he couldn’t speak publicly as it could have created certain confidential matters. “For a middle-class person who had left his own city and was living alone in Delhi NCR without any family support, it was difficult to take a stand and fight over these things,” he added.
“Nobody at the farm or in the office had enough authority to directly question Gaurav about the dogs. In fact, I was always scared that someone might tell him that I had kept Mau in my bedroom with me,” Choudhary claimed.
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In his Stories, Choudhary claimed that he left Taneja’s brand a week before Mau died.
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‘How can something like this be justified?’
His reported death has consequently prompted an outrage against the content creator.
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Some social media users have questioned if Mau had been moved away from the family home and if he received adequate medical care after his health deteriorated.
Actor and animal activist Jaya Bhattacharya shared a video criticising Taneja’s old statement in which he cited religion for moving Mau to his farm.
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“So sad to hear that mau is the no more.. even owner is also neglecting to take care of this pretty soul. May his soul rest in peace,” another user commented.
“We’ve seen so many people treat this poor little baby according to their own convenience. I understand he’s explaining it from a religious perspective, but honestly, I still don’t know how something like this can be justified,” a third user reacted.
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