Punjab Cracks Down on Animal Cruelty: Mandatory Registration for Dog Breeders and Pet Shops

In a major step towards animal well-being, the Punjab Government has made it mandatory for all dog breeders and pet shops to register themselves under the Pashu Bhalai Board Punjab. Laid down by Animal Husbandry Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, the move is designed to curb cruelty and ensure ethical treatment of animals. The registration will be regulated by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2016. The Board will oversee breeding practices, impose animal care standards, and carry out inspections to ensure compliance3. This move is a significant step towards encouraging responsible breeding and humane pet ownership throughout the state.

 

Source: The Tribune, Daily Pioneer