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Chandigarh is set to take a major leap in animal welfare with the Municipal Corporation earmarking 1.7 acres of land in Sector 25 (West) for the city’s first-ever dedicated dog shelter. This long-awaited development responds to the growing need for a structured, humane approach to caring for the city’s stray dog population.  A …

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) has implemented new pet and community dog bylaws. These regulations are designed to encourage responsible pet ownership and address public safety and hygiene concerns.  Key Changes Announced  The MC has issued several important updates under the new regulations:  Ban on six breeds: The American Bulldog, American …

On Saturday, the Chandigarh Pet Expo 2024 and 75th All Breed Dog Show commenced at Parade Ground, Sector 17, kicking off a two-day event. From 10 am to 8 pm, the expo will showcase over 500 dogs from 30 different breeds, engaging in competitions assessed by an esteemed panel of …

The proposal to ban six ‘aggressive’ dog breeds in Chandigarh has yet to be finalized, more than two months after the municipal corporation introduced it. The breeds in question are American BullDog, American Pitbull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler. The proposed amendment to the existing dog bylaws …

In a bizarre incident, three people including a woman have been arrested by the Mauli Jagran police on charges of culpable homicide but not amounting to murder. The trio has been accused of killing their 67-year-old neighbor as he shooed away their pet stray dog from his house. The deceased …

The Resident Welfare association in Chandigarh has proposed to set up a “Cruelty against humans association” where residents of Chandigarh can file official complaints regarding dog bites. The representatives of RWAs have raised the issue with the city MP Kirron Kher and told her that the civic authority has no …

Moving forward, the Chandigarh municipal corporation will not be providing free anti-rabies vaccination for dog bite victims who aren’t from the city. This decision has been taken in compliance with UT administration’s directives. The municipal corporation (MC) of Chandigarh has said that it will charge INR 100 per dose for …

Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is planning to develop feeding corners for stray dogs in the city. It has asked resident welfare associations (RWAs) of each sector to suggest a location in their sectors where a stray dog feeding corner can be developed. The civic body has been receiving a lot of …

In one of the first of its kind judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has declared that all animals and birds have legal rights similar to humans and should be declared citizens. The owners of the animals will act as the “guardians” and will ensure welfare and protection of …

It isn’t easy for pet owners who do not own a car to take their pet dogs to the veterinary for a checkup. With major cab services providers in the city not allowing pets in their cars, it is quite difficult to get a sick pet dog to the vet. …