Ahmedabad: After the cattle nuisance control department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) launched an online registration process for pet dogs on Jan 1, 8,909 individuals registered 1,035 pet dogs in just eight days.
The western areas of Ahmedabad witnessed the highest registration with 695 dogs, while the eastern areas registered 340 dogs.
The North West Zone recorded the most registrations with 255 dogs German shepherds, labradors and Siberian huskies were the most registered breeds. In the West Zone, 245 dogs, including pomeranians, German shepherds, labradors and golden retrievers, were registered.
The AMC has set a 90-day deadline for the dog registration process, making it mandatory for owners to register by March 31, 2025. Owners who fail to register their dogs in this period will receive a notice. Penalties will be imposed on those who still fail to comply.