Overview

• All pet dogs must be registered under Section 191B of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, and owners are required to keep them vaccinated, dewormed, clean and preferably sterilised.
• Feeding of street dogs and cats is legal but must take place at designated, hygienic spots during off-peak hours without raw meat or leftovers.
• Housing societies are barred from banning pets or imposing size limits and must allow stray feeding at agreed times and locations, with penalties for animal cruelty or feeder harassment.
• Schools, tech parks and public institutions must sterilise and vaccinate community animals on-site and ensure they have food, water, shelter and trained staff for humane handling.
• The BMC has launched a dedicated dog control helpline (9635839888) and online portal for licensing applications, complaints and animal-welfare information.