pet ownership rules

  • New Dehradun Law: Dog Owners Face FIR and Penalties if Pets Bite People

    New Dehradun Law: Dog Owners Face FIR and Penalties if Pets Bite People

    Dec 17, 2025 07:18 am CST

    Dehradun has implemented strict new pet dog regulations under the Dog Licensing Bylaws-2025, allowing authorities to file FIRs against owners whose dogs bite people. The rules, targeting incidents involving aggressive breeds like Rottweilers, mandate licensing for all dogs over three months old and require anti-rabies vaccination certificates during registration. The municipal corporation can also take custody of dogs involved in attacks.

  • Chandigarh Bans Six Aggressive Dog Breeds Including Pitbull and Rottweiler: New Pet Bylaws Explained

    Chandigarh Bans Six Aggressive Dog Breeds Including Pitbull and Rottweiler: New Pet Bylaws Explained

    Oct 31, 2025 11:28 am CST

    The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has banned six aggressive dog breeds including American Bulldog, American Pitbull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler for public safety. The new Pet and Community Dogs Bye-laws also establish strict regulations for pet ownership, including mandatory registration, limits on dogs per household based on property size, and proper waste disposal requirements in public spaces.