SHILLONG, April 26: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner, SC Sadhu, on Wednesday issued an advisory to pet owners, urging them to have responsible, lifelong commitment towards the domestic animals as pet parenting is a responsibility and not a casual interest.
In a statement, Sadhu also advised the caregivers to avoid feeding street dogs immediately adjacent to areas where children play, or people take walks, or that are otherwise crowded.
“Moreover, feeding must not be done in a manner that contributes to littering or dirtying any feeding site. Care-givers are advised to clean up feeding sites after feeding is over,” the DC said.
He said that selection of pets should not be impulsive rather it should suit one’s lifestyle, home environment and economy.
“Keep only the numbers and kind of pets that you can afford emotionally, economically and time schedule you can afford for your pets,” the DC said.
The advisory also recommended sufficient space according to the kinds of pets one is adopting.
“Proper shelter from cold, heat and rain, timely feeding and watering, proper training, adequate play time, proper cleaning and grooming are mandatory,” the DC said.
He also said that adoption of indigenous breeds is the need of the hour in order to reduce the challenges of strays.
