Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 16: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has issued an advisory for all pet dog owners residing within its municipal limits regarding the mandatory registration of pet dogs in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 2023 and the Municipal Corporation Act, 2000.
The directions were issued by Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, who emphasized the need for responsible pet ownership and strict compliance with the rules to ensure public safety, proper management of the canine population and improved public health standards in the city.
All pet dog owners/keepers are required to register their pet dogs through the online portal jansugam.jk.gov.in. For any queries related to registration, pet owners may contact the AWO Section of JMC at 8716946717 / 9858022175 or email awojmc@gmail.com.
While issuing the advisory, Dr. Gaurav Chaudhary, Animal Welfare Officer, JMC and Dr. Divya Sharma VAS JMC stated that registration of pet dogs is essential to maintain proper records, ensure timely vaccination and promote responsible pet ownership.
As per the advisory, pet dogs must not be allowed to roam freely in public streets or public places. Dogs should always be taken out on a leash or chain and ferocious breeds must be properly muzzled while being taken outside.
In case of change of ownership, fresh registration is required. The owner shall be responsible for all the actions of the dog, including any public nuisance or harm caused to anyone.
Pet owners must ensure that their dogs do not defecate in residential areas, parks, streets, or other public places and they must arrange to remove the excreta immediately.
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