Jaipur: The city’s municipal corporation, in an effort to ensure pet owners register their animals, will coordinate with pet shops to identify those who have not done so. Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) registered around 6,000 pets between Aug and Oct as part of an initiative launched in Aug. However, the figure remains considerably lower than the estimated pet population in the city. JMC had earlier said that owners who failed to register their pets by Sept 30 would face a fine. It is now preparing to intensify checks and take action against those who have not complied.An official from JMC said the civic body estimates that Jaipur has around 45,000 to 50,000 pets. To widen the registration net, the corporation is tying up with pet shops across the city. Details of people who have purchased pets from these shops will be collected, and their registration status will be verified. Owners whose pets are found to be unregistered will be identified and action will be taken against them as per the rules. The initiative is aimed at bringing more pet owners under the registration system.
