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PetPals Universe – The Ultimate Guide to Happy Pet
While Myanmar lacks a comprehensive animal welfare law, certain acts of cruelty are punishable under existing penal codes and municipal regulations. However, enforcement remains weak, especially outside Yangon.
This guide explains what constitutes animal cruelty under Myanmar law, penalties, and how to report abuse.
✔ Penal Code (1861, Section 428/429):
⚠️ Gaps: No laws explicitly ban:
❌ Beating pets (unless it causes "public nuisance")
❌ Abandonment
❌ Factory farming cruelty
| Offense | Possible Penalty | Reality Check |
| Poisoning stray dogs | Up to 1 year jail (if prosecuted) | Rarely enforced outside Yangon |
| Dog meat trade (Yangon) | MMK 200,000–500,000 fine | Markets still operate discreetly |
| Illegal wildlife trade | 3–10 years jail (under 2018 Wildlife Law) | Tigers/bears prioritized over pets |
📌 Recent Case (2023): A Yangon man was fined MMK 300,000 for boiling puppies alive—only because the video went viral.
✔ Yangon:
💡 Tip: Posting on Facebook/Instagram with #JusticeForPetsMM often pressures authorities to act.
✅ 2023 Draft Animal Welfare Bill:
✅ Youth-Led Movements:
✔ Adopt, don’t shop (reduce demand for breeders).
✔ Volunteer with ACM (Yangon-based rescue).
✔ Donate to Paw Mission Myanmar (sponsor neutering).
While Myanmar’s laws lag behind, public awareness is growing. Reporting abuse—and shaming abusers online—can save lives.
wendy
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2025.04.11
