Ahmedabad pet registration: 19,756 dogs logged; Labradors top breed list
Synopsis
Ahmedabad has logged nearly 20,000 registered pet dogs — and Labradors are far ahead of the pack. With the AMC's mandatory drive running until 30 September 2026 and a target of 33,600 dogs still some way off, the city's pet ownership data is quietly revealing which breeds — and which neighbourhoods — are driving Gujarat's urban pet boom.
Key Takeaways
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has registered 19,756 pet dogs and 189 pet cats as of 5 August 2026 .
Labrador Retrievers are the most registered breed with 3,939 registrations, followed by German Shepherds ( 1,527 ) and Shih Tzus ( 1,497 ).
The West Zone leads all city zones with 4,996 registered dogs.
Pet dog registration costs ₹2,000 ; pet cat registration (new this year) costs ₹200 .
The registration window remains open until 30 September 2026 ; AMC targets 33,600 dogs and 5,000 cats in total.
Registration is mandatory under Supreme Court directions and the NAPRE 2030 rabies elimination plan.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has registered 19,756 pet dogs and 189 pet cats under its ongoing mandatory pet registration drive as of 5 August 2026, with Labrador Retrievers emerging as the city's most popular registered breed. The figures, released by AMC's Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD), reflect growing compliance among pet owners in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, ahead of the 30 September 2026 registration deadline.
Breed Breakdown: Labradors Lead by a Wide Margin
Of the 19,756 dogs registered by 17,380 pet owners, Labrador Retrievers account for the largest share with 3,939 registrations. German Shepherds (Alsatians) follow with 1,527, ahead of Shih Tzus (1,497), Golden Retrievers (1,416), and Pomeranians (1,138).
Further down the list, Beagles recorded 571 registrations, Siberian Huskies 476, Pugs 400, and Rottweilers 356. An additional 831 registrations fall under the 'Other' breed category. For pet cats — a category introduced this year — 149 owners registered 189 cats, comprising 72 native cats and 117 under 'Other' breeds.
Zone-Wise Distribution: West Ahmedabad Dominates
Geographically, the West Zone leads all zones with 4,996 registered dogs owned by 4,380 owners, followed by the North-West Zone with 4,101 dogs registered by 3,573 owners. The South-West Zone recorded 2,640 dogs, while the East, South, North, and Central zones logged 2,855, 2,372, 2,003, and 779 registrations respectively.
For cats, the North-West Zone reported the highest count at 44, followed by the West Zone (43), South-West (38), North (19), Central (18), East (17), and South (10).
Why Registration Is Mandatory
The AMC has cited a robust legal framework underpinning the drive. Registration is required under directions of the Supreme Court of India, the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Board of India, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Dogs Rules, 2023, and the National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination from India, 2030 (NAPRE). The stated goal is a rabies-free Ahmedabad.
Registration for pet dogs — which began last year — carries a fee of ₹2,000, while pet cat registration, introduced this year, is charged at ₹200. Pet owners must complete the process online via the AMC website, submitting proof of identity (Aadhaar or voter ID), a property tax or electricity bill, photographs of the owner, pet, and premises, a vaccination card from a registered veterinary doctor, and a rent agreement where applicable.
AMC's Outreach Push and Targets Ahead
To drive compliance, AMC has deployed a multi-channel awareness campaign spanning newspaper notices, Smart City and Riverfront LED screen advertisements, social media campaigns, QR codes at veterinary clinics and pet shops, radio spots, door-to-door outreach by CNCD teams, and online webinars on responsible pet ownership.
The corporation estimates that approximately 33,600 pet dogs and 5,000 pet cats are expected to be registered by the time the current window closes on 30 September 2026. With nearly 20,000 dogs already on record, AMC is roughly 59% of the way to its dog registration target, leaving significant headroom — and outreach work — in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
Disposable income, and the growing influence of Western pet culture in Tier-1 Indian cities. The dominance of Labradors and German Shepherds over indigenous breeds points to a market shaped by aspirational consumption rather than local ecology. More critically, with AMC still short of its 33,600-dog target by over a third and the window closing in under two months, the real test is whether the outreach blitz translates into compliance or whether a large pool of unregistered pets continues to undermine the city's rabies-elimination ambitions.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pet dogs and cats has Ahmedabad registered so far?
As of 5 August 2026, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has registered 19,756 pet dogs and 189 pet cats under its mandatory registration programme. A total of 17,380 dog owners and 149 cat owners have completed the process.
What is the most popular dog breed registered in Ahmedabad?
Labrador Retrievers are the most registered breed in Ahmedabad with 3,939 registrations. They are followed by German Shepherds (1,527), Shih Tzus (1,497), Golden Retrievers (1,416), and Pomeranians (1,138).
What is the fee for pet registration in Ahmedabad and what documents are needed?
Pet dog registration costs ₹2,000 and pet cat registration costs ₹200. Required documents include proof of identity (Aadhaar or voter ID), a property tax or electricity bill, photographs of the owner, pet and premises, a vaccination card from a registered veterinary doctor, and a rent agreement where applicable.
Why is pet registration mandatory in Ahmedabad?
Registration is mandatory under Supreme Court directions, Animal Welfare Board of India guidelines, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, the Animal Birth Control Dogs Rules 2023, and the National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination from India 2030. The AMC's stated goal is a rabies-free Ahmedabad.
What is the deadline to register a pet in Ahmedabad and how many pets does AMC expect to register?
The current registration window is open until 30 September 2026. AMC estimates that approximately 33,600 pet dogs and 5,000 pet cats will be registered by the close of the drive.
