Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 832/17

REGISTRATION OF PET DOGS

Under Section 128 of the M.M. Act, all residents within the Shillong Municipal Area are required to register their pet dogs with the Shillong Municipal Board and to obtain dog tags on payment of fees of Rs. 200/- (Rupees two hundred) only. All pet owners are to ensure that their dogs are not straying in public places/roads. Dogs found without tags will be treated as strays and necessary action will be taken as per Municipal Act. This was informed by the Chief Executive Officer, Shillong Municipal Board.