Paws to Heaven: MCD to Build Pet Cremation Ground in Dwarka

Dwarka: Pet lovers in Delhi can now bid a graceful and dignified farewell to their furry friends as the Municipal Corporation is building a dedicated cremation ground for pets in Dwarka Sector 29. According to sources, the cremation ground is expected to be ready in the coming months. This will be the first-of-its-kind cremation ground exclusively for pets in Delhi.

Deputy Commissioner of Najafgarh Zone, MCD, Pradeep Kumar, has informed us that the work on the cremation ground is in its final stage and gas pipeline works are currently in progress. The facility will offer several amenities for pet owners, including a priest, cremation materials, and proper rituals for pets to be cremated. DC Pradeep Kumar emphasized that pet owners are deeply connected with their pets and want their last rights to be performed as if they were family members. The cremation ground will serve that purpose fully.

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The officials have stated that the cremation ground will fulfil the purpose of a proper cremation of any dead animals found in the area, including dogs, cats, and other animals. The cremation ground will be environmentally friendly, using a gas furnace.

Councillor of Dwarka Ward B, MCD, and Ex-Mayor, SDMC, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, has praised the MCD's ambitious project and expressed her happiness that it will soon be operational. She has also stated that her ward has the plan to develop an exclusive pet park where pet owners could take their pets, and they are currently in the process of identifying a suitable location.