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It will also encourage a new level of awareness both among customers and pet shop owners regarding various aspects of raising pets,” said Jacob Alexander, zoo veterinarian.Microchipping of pets, another condition has been welcomed by the shop owners. Thiruvananthapuram: From now on, pet shop owners will have to ascertain the age of customers before selling pets The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018, notified by the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) say that no pet shop shall sell any animal to a person who has not attained the age of majority (a legally fixed age). Veterinarians say that strict regulations need to be put in place to prevent unhealthy practices prevailing in pet shops.“With new rules being imposed, pet shop owners may not be able to overstock pets as it often results in stressful conditions. If we are to find a noise-free environment, we will have to look for places in remote areas and considerable investment will have to be made,” says Jose K, another pet shop owner.Most pet shops which function in crammed spaces, will also have to ensure exercise regime for pups above sixteen weeks. Besides in the city for all the awareness campaigns, adoption or re-homing of pets is yet to catch up,” says Tharun Babu, owner of ‘Wiggly tails’, Kesavadasapuram.As regarding the age of customers, many pet shop owners encourage young customers especially teenagers which will no longer be continued..