The move is to prevent cruelty against animals and promote responsible breeding practices in state, says Khudian
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 21-
In a significant move to ensure humane treatment to animals, Punjab Government has announced the mandatory registration of all dog breeders and pet shops under the Pashu Bhalai Board Punjab
This decision was taken in the meeting of Pashu Bhalai Board Punjab chaired by Gurmeet Singh Khudian, cabinet minister at Livestock Complex, Sector-68, SAS Nagar (Mohali).
Khudian said that the dog breeders and pet shops would be registered under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules 2016. The main objective of the move is to prevent cruelty against animals and promote responsible breeding practices in the state.
The Board will monitor and regulate the activities of breeders and pet shops, ensuring that they adhere to standards that promote the health and well-being of the animals. This includes ensuring that animals are not subjected to inhumane living conditions and are provided with adequate care, and are not overbred. It will encourage ethical practices in the marketing of pets including dogs and cats, he added.