Featured Articles – People For Animals

Register in a month or shut shops: Delhi animal board’s ultimatum to pet stores

November 9, 2024

All pet shops and dog breeding centers in the national capital must register with the Delhi Animal Welfare Board within one month or face closure. Failure to comply will result in the shutdown of non-registered establishments, as per rules outlined in the Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules, 2017, and the Pet Shop Rules, 2018. This move aims to bolster animal welfare and ensure compliance with legal standards, addressing concerns about stressful and unsafe environments often found when different breeds are crammed together.

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Delhi HC Orders Action Against Spurious Oxytocin Use In Dairy Colonies, Directs Police Investigation

May 15, 2024

The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to take action against the spurious use of oxytocin in dairy colonies, calling the administration of the hormone to cattle an act of animal cruelty and a punishable offense. The court has ordered a police investigation into the matter. This ruling aims to curb the illegal practice, which has raised concerns about animal welfare and public health.

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Poor regulation of aquaculture endangers human health

March 4, 2024

Poor regulation and inadequate enforcement of aquaculture standards pose significant risks to human health globally. These issues stem from a lack of oversight on the quality of feed, use of antibiotics and chemicals, and management of effluent, all of which can lead to contamination of seafood. This situation demands urgent attention from regulatory bodies to implement stricter guidelines and ensure the safety of farmed aquatic products.

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Delhi’s govt vet hospitals are broken. Private care for the rich pets

November 13, 2023

Delhi's government veterinary hospitals are facing severe issues, with a recent report outlining a grim scenario: four hospitals and six dispensaries are defunct, and none of the 67 operational facilities offer inpatient services. This breakdown of public care forces pet owners, especially those with limited means, to rely on expensive private clinics. The situation is further complicated by budget issues and vets trained for large animals being forced to treat smaller pets without proper expertise or animal-specific medicines.

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NGO coalition seeks an end to use of battery cages in poultry sector

October 26, 2023

A coalition of non-governmental organizations is urging the Indian government to ban the use of battery cages in the poultry sector, citing extreme cruelty to hens. These cages severely restrict the natural movement of birds, leading to health issues and significant animal suffering. The NGOs argue that transitioning to cage-free systems is essential for animal welfare and a more ethical agricultural practice. They are pushing for urgent legislative changes to address this widespread issue in commercial egg production.

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