Dog / Pet License

Why Pet License?

Being the owner of the Pet, it is your responsibility that you should get your pet Licensed with the Government Municipal Corporation of your locality. Failing to do so can put you and your pet into troubles with the Law.

As per Municipal Corporation Act tax on Pet dogs has been applied and is collected by issuing Dog licenses to respective owners. Another reason to issue and renew such licenses being Dog and Rabies goes hand in hand and getting such adorable yet unlicensed pet inside a residential complex has a risk to owners if dog bites spreads deadly rabies and one has to take 5 costly injections with the wound and pain. Yes, Not all stray dogs around and inside housing societies are vaccinated but the nearest once being the pet at home has to be vaccinated compulsory. Once ‘Medical Office Health’ MOH approves and issues the license, Your pet is safe for all.

Pet once adopted / purchased / transferred from other owner has to be vaccinated by local veterinarian doctor who will issue a certificate having complete details like doctors clinic address, pet owners address, contact details, breed, date of birth, vaccination and de-worming schedules. This card & Xerox (Photo Copy) has to be submitted along with the license application form duly filled with required details to get a license valid of next 1 year as a proof of a rabies free safe pet at home and in your housing society. Legally, No one can take any objections for your beloved family member dogs.

Documents required for the pet license?

• Rabbies Vaccination Certificate

• Leptospirosis Vaccination Certificate

• Dog Fresh Photo

• Dog With Owner Fresh Photo

• Aadhaar Card

• PAN Card

FEEDBACK?

Procedure for the pet license?

Fill Online Application Form

Pet License Fee Payment

Get Pet License on Email

Benefits of having Pet License?

• Finding a Missing Dog - A license tag helps animal control and shelters quickly identify your dog and get him back to you safely. If your dog is found wandering the streets, a rescue organization can easily look up your dog via its license identifying number. Dogs that are licensed tend to be kept at the shelter longer than unlicensed dogs, which are the first to be euthanized if their owners do not quickly claim them.

• Licensing Proves Your Dog is Safe - A dog cannot be licensed unless it is properly vaccinated. Animal control or a Good Samaritan will be much more likely to want to handle and care for your missing pup if they know that it is healthy and sans rabies.

• License Fees Support Many Local Animal Shelters - Typically, the annual fee that you pay to license your dog helps to keep shelters running and supports the work of your local animal control. By paying to properly ID your dog, you are helping to feed and house stray dogs found on the streets within your city.

• Your dog will be safer at the shelter - Licensed dogs are kept longer at shelters, and are less likely to be euthanized than unlicensed dogs are. If for some reason the shelter is having a hard time getting ahold of you, the shelter is more likely to be patient and keep trying.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long the licensing process takes?

It can be acquired within 7 days after the form submission.

What is the validity period?

1 Year from the finnancial year starting date.

What is the General Do’s and Don’ts?

• Any RWA cannot ban residents from keeping pets even by obtaining a consensus.

• The introduction of any sort of a ban on residents keeping a pet cannot be introduced even if majority is in favor of such a ban.

• There cannot be any discrimination on size of pets allowed in the housing society.

• Dog Barking is not a valid reason to impose any pet related ban.

• Any ban on keeping pets cannot be introduced even after amendment of society bye-laws and regulations.

• Banning pets is direct interference with fundamental freedom guaranteed to the citizens as per the constitution.

• Any pets and resident owners of the pets not violating any municipal law are permissible to stay in the society or community.

Is it compulsory to get a valid license for Pet Dogs?

YES, The residential / Housing society you stay with your dog may take objection and feel unsafe of having a un-vaccinated and Unlicensed pet dog in premise, So getting a valid Municipal Corporation Govt. license and also doing the needful for yearly renewal is very important.

Who do not need a license to operate?

The below-mentioned entities do not need a license to operate:

• A veterinary clinic/hospital

• An establishment that undertakes tasks for the betterment of animals and not engages in commercial animal trade.

• A shelter for animals operated by Animal Welfare Organisation.

In case of No Dog License?

The act has a provision that a dog can be seized if the owner fails to obtain a license or renew it every year. Govt. decided to implement the act strictly. Govt. will first send notices to the owner, if he does not have a licence for the pet dog. If he still fails to get it, his dog will be seized and kept at Municipal Corporation’s animal welfare centre. It will be returned to him only after he obtains or renews the license,” said a senior civic official.

For the effective implementation of the act, Municipal Corporation Govt. have decided to appoint veterinary doctors (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata & Ghaziabad) in each of zones. They will visit housing societies in their areas to survey the pet dogs. Accordingly, notices will be sent to the owners, who have not obtained licences.

How do I cancel the pet license & what are the charges?

Click on the above given link button for cancelletion of the pet license.