The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has unveiled Gujarat’s inaugural CNG-powered dog crematorium, providing pet owners with a modern and respectful way to perform their dogs’ final rites. Situated at the CNCD ABC Centre in Behrampura, the crematorium, managed by AMC’s Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD), is the first of its kind in an Indian urban setting. Costing Rs 30 lakh and established by North East Machine Karmasad Agency, the gas-fired cremator has the capacity to cremate three dogs simultaneously.
The facility is meticulously designed to offer a dignified farewell to deceased pets while complying with environmental regulations. Equipped with primary and secondary chambers to contain smoke, odor, and color emissions, the cremator operates at temperatures up to 850°C, ensuring a clean and efficient process. Pet owners can observe the cremation remotely via CCTV and receive the ashes in a respectful manner.
The cremation process is environmentally friendly, smokeless, and odor-free, with an automated trolley system ensuring the safe transfer of deceased dogs into the cremator. Measuring approximately 4 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet, the cremation chamber is part of AMC’s structured pet cremation procedure. Families are offered various services, including rituals, flower tributes, and prayers at the site before the pet’s cremation, with options for owners to participate in the ceremony.
AMC’s initiative addresses both emotional and public health concerns associated with pet dog disposal. Cremation eliminates the risks of soil contamination and disease spread linked to burying deceased dogs. With Ahmedabad currently home to 16,843 registered pet dog owners and 19,162 registered dogs, AMC plans to establish two more dog crematoriums based on demand. The launch aligns with ongoing animal welfare efforts under the ABC Rules–2023 and NAPRE–2030, encompassing vaccination, neutering, medical care, and welfare programs for stray and pet dogs.
