Three dogs per household? Ernakulam District panchayat weighs new pet rules
Ernakulam district panchayat is drafting regulations to tighten control over pet dogs. The proposal calls for mandatory licensing of owners and breeders, compulsory microchipping, and a tracking system to reduce abandonment. It also outlines a stray‑dog management plan featuring sterilisation, vaccination, designated feeding stations and shelters, aiming for a comprehensive solution to the local canine population issue.