The truth about puppy mills: What is unethical and illegal dog breeding in India?
India TodayIn contrast to many other regulations concerning animals, the legal framework concerning commercial dog breeding in India is highly elaborate and encompasses a thorough perspective on the matter. She further mentioned that dog breeding cases in India are less registered in number as these breeders are mafias, they threaten complainants, and despite having an illegal and unlicensed breeding industry fewer people are still able to continue to commit cruelty against animals, especially dogs, as they fear no law. Niharika Kashyap asks, “Why do you want a videshi dog when you are a desi by heart?” THE REQUIREMENT FOR OBTAINING A LICENSE FOR DOG BREEDERS A license from the local authority is the registration for commencing or continuing breeding activity at their premises. We wanted to break the idea of buying a dog and through our workshops, we educate people and inform them that ‘you can’t buy a family member’ rather than adopt one,” says Khan.