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How to file a police complaint (FIR) for animal cruelty
Cruelty to animals is a crime in India. You can report it to the police, and in serious cases the police must…
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Feeding community dogs: what the law says
Feeding community dogs is not illegal in India. The rules focus on where and how feeding happens. What the rules say Feeding…
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ABC Rules 2023: what the law says about community dogs
The Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 were notified by the central government in March 2023. They replace the 2001 rules and set…
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Reporting illegal pet shops and breeders
Pet shops and dog breeders in India must be registered, and they must follow rules on how animals are kept and sold.…
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Animal welfare: frequently asked questions
Short answers to common questions about community dogs, cruelty, pets and wildlife, with links to the law.
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Animal welfare laws in India, in plain words
What the main animal welfare laws say, who enforces them, and where to read the originals.
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How to report animal cruelty
Cruelty to animals is an offence in India. How to record it and report it to the police.
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What is Animal Birth Control (ABC) and how does it work?
What the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 say about sterilising, vaccinating and returning community dogs.
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