Ahmedabad pet registration: AMC hikes fees by 900% to ₹2,000

Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has raised the registration fee for pet dogs to ₹2,000 per animal, a nearly 900% increase from the earlier fee of ₹200.

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Ahmedabad pet registration: AMC hikes fees by 900% to ₹2,000

Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has raised the registration fee for pet dogs to ₹2,000 per animal, a nearly 900% increase from the earlier fee of ₹200.

The revised rates came into effect on October 1, making it mandatory for all dog owners in the city to register their pets.

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According to AMC estimates, there are about 50,000 pet dogs in Ahmedabad, but as of September-end, only 18,596 have been registered.

Corporation officials said notices will be issued to those who fail to comply, and house-to-house inspections will be carried out to identify unregistered pets.

The rule was made compulsory under AMC’s 'Rabies-Free Ahmedabad City–2030' initiative, effective from January 1, 2024.

In May this year, a four-month-old baby died after being attacked by a Rottweiler in Radhe Residency, Ramol-Hathijan ward. The incident prompted AMC to intensify awareness programmes urging pet owners to register their animals, get vaccinations, and follow safety rules.

 

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