Street dog populations and dog bite incidents are sharply rising. Yet, enforcement of pet licensing and vaccination rules remains weak. Animal welfare activists say poor action and unchecked pet abandonment worsen public safety and animal health risks in cities and villages. Many pet owners, even those with aggressive or large breeds, have not completed mandatory registration or vaccination. Though laws exist for pet registration and microchipping, enforcement is irregular. Mostly, only owners of rare breeds comply. Local officials in urban and rural areas are blamed for failing to stop pet abandonment. Rescuers say abandoned pets add heavily to street dog numbers. Without formal complaints or surveillance, these issues continue unchecked across many districts. Veterinary doctors warn that many abandoned dogs are sick with infections and skin diseases. These poor health conditions increase dangers to both animals and people and contribute to more dog bites. Animal welfare workers say strict microchip and registration enforcement can stop pet abandonment. Microchips help find owners and enable legal action. Rescuer P. Vijith states, "A simple survey to identify the number of pet dogs fitted with microchips can reveal the situation on the ground. Those reluctant to comply should be held accountable through stringent enforcement." Another rescuer, K. Sangeeth, highlights the need for rehabilitation. He says, "Stronger measures are needed to prevent the dumping of newborn puppies in isolated areas, which adds significantly to the street dog problem." A former veterinary official notes local bodies lack proper animal welfare plans. "Only local bodies led by representatives familiar with pet issues have taken a few commendable steps. Elsewhere, the response remains inadequate," he says. Local Self Government Department officials confirm that recent court orders on street dog issues have been shared with local leaders. They promise stricter measures soon and are holding district meetings to plan better pet licensing and vaccination enforcement.