Sharmila Dhankhar & Jack: The Champion's Plate, the Family's Heart
Wuuff & Meow partner Sharmila Dhankhar is one of India's most decorated seated throwers — an F57 international para-athlete with a gold medal in Shot Put and a bronze in Discus Throw to her name. Today she trains for the upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games, on a strapped throwing chair set out in the open fields of Haryana — and right by her side, every session, is Jack.
Jack is a yellow Labrador, and for Sharmila he is far more than a dog. "Our dog is not only a pet, it is also a child of our family," she says — and she means it. [1 line on how Jack joined the family.] As an international athlete, Sharmila has spent years thinking about what she puts into her own body to perform at the highest level. She believes Jack deserves the same care, the same standard, the same discipline. That is why she trusts Wuuff & Meow.
Sharmila sat down with the Wuuff & Meow team to share her journey, her bond with Jack, and why she chooses Wuuff & Meow.
Tell us about where you are in your career right now.
"I am preparing for the upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games. As an international para-athlete competing in seated throws, every training cycle matters — every session, every meal, every recovery. The work I have put in to get to this level has been long, and the work ahead is even bigger. [1 line from Sharmila on what this campaign means to her.]"
What does Jack mean to you?
"Our dog is not only a pet, he is also a child of our family. Jack is part of everything — training days, rest days, the wins, the disappointments. Athletes are always travelling, always on the road, and sometimes they're waiting for us at home too. That's what makes coming home so special. The love a dog gives you is unconditional. He doesn't care how I threw that day, or what the scoreboard said. He just wants to be near me. That's a kind of peace nothing else gives."
How does nutrition fit into your life as an athlete — and into Jack's?
"I am a para-athlete, and I know how important nutrition is for a strong body and a strong future. I don't compromise on what I eat — proper food, at the right time, real nutrition. So how could I think any differently about my dog? Our Jack also deserves real nutrition with real care. He's just as much an athlete in this house as I am — running, playing, full of energy. He needs food that matches that life."
Why did you choose Wuuff & Meow for Jack?
"For a long time I struggled to find food I felt good about giving him. Then I found Wuuff & Meow, which is similar to home-cooked food — real ingredients, slow-cooked, made with care. It also contains BIOFIBER™ with Arbocel®, which greatly helps Jack's digestion. Since we started, I have seen the difference — more energy, better digestion, and a lot of support for living a good life. Wuuff & Meow is fueling every champion at home."
Try Sharmila & Jack's Picks
Each day, Sharmila feeds Jack a mix of Wuuff & Meow functional foods to fuel an active, joyful life together. Her picks reflect the way she thinks about her own training — real nutrition with real care:
- Gut Guard — a functional digestive diet powered by BIOFIBER™ with Arbocel® Purified Plant-Based Fiber. Built for the digestive health Sharmila trusts for Jack every single day.
- Super Feast+ — a 3-layer functional formula (protein + digestive fiber + superfood antioxidants with Moringa, Blueberry, Curcumin and Beta Glucan) for an active dog who never stops moving.
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