India, Aug. 4 -- After more than two years of planning and two unsuccessful proposals, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has finally approved the development of a dedicated dog park on a 3-acre plot in Kharadi, bearing survey numbers 25 and 26.

The decision was taken by the PMC's veterinary department last week. The civic body has been working to set up a dog park in Pune since 2023. The previous plans to establish such parks in Katraj and Baner were proposed but later dropped due to administrative approval challenges.

Dr Sarika Funde-Bhosale, chief veterinary officer, PMC, said a letter has been given to the road, water supply, electric and building construction departments to start work on the development of roads, water supply lin...