Pet owners in dilemma over mandatory sterilization of ‘furry pals’
9 months, 1 week ago

Pet owners in dilemma over mandatory sterilization of ‘furry pals’

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Pet owners in the city are a worried lot after the the Centre imposed a ban on the import, sale, and breeding of 23 “ferocious” dog breeds considering them to be a “threat to human life”’ and the Lucknow Municipal Corporation deciding not to issue fresh licences for canines that are not sterilized and vaccinated. The list includes breeds like Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Kangal, Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, South Russian Shepherd Dog, Tornjak, Japanese Tosa, Akita, Mastiffs, Rottweiler and Wolf dogs etc. The decision came after animal husbandry ministry’s directive to ensure prohibition on sale, breeding or keeping of foreign dog breeds. The committee identified these breeds of dogs as ferocious, which are dangerous for human life.” He added: The department of animal husbandry and municipal corporations shall not issue any licenses/permit for sale/breeding of these dogs and keeping of these dog breeds shall be banned with immediate effect.

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Pet Industry's Abuse: A Scourge on Society
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pet Industry's Abuse: A Scourge on Society

The Hindu  

The pet industry encourages animal abuse due to its unregulated nature and the demand for imported dogs of specific breeds. The article details the horrific conditions in which puppies are bred and raised, including severe neglect, abuse, and inbreeding. It also highlights the issue of adoption, where consumers are encouraged to buy dogs from unlicensed breeders who prioritize profit over …

Animal rights groups, experts rally behind breed-specific ban on dogs
8 months ago

Animal rights groups, experts rally behind breed-specific ban on dogs

The Hindu  

After six different High Courts decided to either nullify or suspend the Centre’s circular last month banning 23 breeds of “ferocious” dogs, several animal rights groups and experts have spoken in support of the government’s breed-specific ban initiative. “There are 80 million dogs and cats suffering on India’s streets, and animal shelters are overcrowded, and pit bulls and related breeds …

K’taka HC Revokes Centre's Ban On 23 Breeds of 'Dangerous' Dogs, Says Pet Owners Should’ve Been Consulted
8 months, 1 week ago

K’taka HC Revokes Centre's Ban On 23 Breeds of 'Dangerous' Dogs, Says Pet Owners Should’ve Been Consulted

News 18  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday revoked the Centre’s order banning the import, breeding and sale of certain breeds of dogs deemed “dangerous” by an expert committee set up by the Animal Husbandry Ministry. According to a Live Law report, the Karnataka HC stressed that pet owners and relevant organisations should have been consulted before a issuing circular banning “dangerous” …

In Graphics | The 23 dog breeds that Centre has asked states to ban in India
9 months, 1 week ago

In Graphics | The 23 dog breeds that Centre has asked states to ban in India

Firstpost  

Amid rising instances of pet dog attacks, the Centre has directed states to ban the sale and breeding of 23 canine breeds such as Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Wolf Dogs. Here’s everything you need to know The prohibition extends to crossbreed and mixed breeds as well. Pixabay Amidst a flurry of troubling incidents involving certain dog breeds, the Centre has …

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason
9 months, 1 week ago

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has sought a ban on import, breeding, and sale of several “ferocious” dog breeds such as pitbull, rottweiler, terrier, wolf dogs, and mastiffs as pet dogs, deeming them “dangerous for human life”. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “We applaud the Centre for taking this step to safeguard vulnerable dog breeds commonly exploited by criminal elements of society for illegal …

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason
9 months, 1 week ago

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has sought a ban on import, breeding, and sale of several “ferocious” dog breeds such as pitbull, rottweiler, terrier, wolf dogs, and mastiffs as pet dogs, deeming them “dangerous for human life”. “We applaud the Centre for taking this step to safeguard vulnerable dog breeds commonly exploited by criminal elements of society for illegal dogfighting, as well as …

Decision on banning 'dangerous' dog breeds in 3 months, government tells High Court
1 year ago

Decision on banning 'dangerous' dog breeds in 3 months, government tells High Court

India Today  

The central government has informed the Delhi High Court that a decision on prohibiting licences for keeping "dangerous" dog breeds as pets will be made within three months. The Centre reassured the court that a conclusive decision on the ban on licences for breeds, including Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs, Terriers, American Bulldogs, and their cross-breeds, would be reached …

Dog mauls baby; experts say sterilisation, vaccination key to curb canine scare
1 year, 9 months ago

Dog mauls baby; experts say sterilisation, vaccination key to curb canine scare

Hindustan Times  

A month old baby sleeping next to his mother at a Rajasthan government hospital was taken away by stray dogs and mauled to death, the latest instance of a tragedy that plays out with horrific frequency in villages and towns across India. Either that or remove all stray dogs from residential areas, put them in a segregated uninhabited area where …

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