Mokokchung, August 25 (MExN): The Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) will conduct its annual dog registration-cum-vaccination drive for 2026-27 on September 2 and 3.
ADC and Chief Executive Officer of MMC Atsungba Walling said the exercise would be conducted in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and the Animal Welfare Union Mokokchung. Registration renewal and vaccination will begin at 8 am. Wards have been asked to arrange facilities for the vaccination teams and assign two volunteers to assist the veterinary team. Ward chairmen will be authorised to sign registration cards for renewal.
Wards that submitted dog tags following last year's registration have been asked to collect them, while those that did not submit their tags may continue using their existing tags. Applications for replacement tags for lost tags must be submitted to the MMC office by August 27.
Registration cards can also be collected from the MMC office during working hours on August 27. The fees for new registration, renewals, vaccinations and utilisation charges will remain unchanged.
The drive on September 2 will cover Salangtem, Alempang, Alongmen, Sangtemla, Tongdentsuyong, Arkong, Penli, Dilong and Sungkomen wards. On September 3, the drive will cover Yimyu, Lijaba Lijen, Mongsenbai, Kumlong, Kichutip, Aongza, Marepkong, Majakong and Artang wards.
Residents seeking clarification have been asked to contact Dr Wati, VAS, at 9436007607.