Animal welfare initiative: Jharkhand mandates registration for pet shops and breeders; Non-compliance may lead to closure of unregistered centres

In a groundbreaking move, the Jharkhand Animal Welfare Board requires all pet shops and dog breeders to complete their registration within the next 15 days to combat animal cruelty and prevent diseases that can jump to humans. As it stands, only six breeding facilities have stepped up to the task, meeting tough standards set to ensure animal welfare.