JAMMU, Sept. 30 -- In a relief for pet lovers and animal welfare groups, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) is set to open city's first small animal incinerator at Kot Balwal.
The much-needed facility is expected to become operational within a month and will provide people an option to give their pets and other small animals a dignified and respectful final farewell, JMC officials said.
Developed in response to repeated requests from pet owners and animal welfare workers, the facility will cater to animals weighing up to 100 kg, including household pets, stray animals and other small animals for which people wish to arrange proper last rites.
"We received many requests from people and pet lovers for a dedicated animal crematorium. The...