The draft removes the earlier requirement of compulsory sterilisation of female pet dogs above 12 months of age and instead, states that pet dogs cannot be used for breeding unless the owner obtains a valid breeding licence from the concerned authority concerned.
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Indie dogs, as well as rescued, injured, or abandoned dogs, are set to be exempt from paying a licence fee under a new draft of pet dog regulations to be issued by the city corporations. The proposed exemption, subject to certification by a designated veterinary officer, is aimed at encouraging adoption and discouraging abandonment, even as the civic body moves to tighten overall regulation of pet ownership.
Moreover, the draft removes the earlier requirement of compulsory sterilisation of female pet dogs above 12 months of age and instead, states that pet dogs cannot be used for breeding unless the owner obtains a valid breeding licence from the authority concerned.
How is BBMP planning to handle stray dogs in the city?
Bengaluru recorded 13,831 dog-bite cases in the first half of 2025. Animal Birth Control, microchipping, and feeding programmes form part of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s plan to strengthen co-existence of humans and dogs in the city.
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The Hindu
Published – February 18, 2026 08:18 pm IST
