The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) second animal cemetery at Deonar is set to open soon. The construction is nearly complete, with only the piped natural gas (PNG) connection pending. The civic body established its first animal cemetery in Malad in 2023, offering free cremation services. So far, 2275 animals have been cremated at this gas-based facility, including 123 pet dogs, 1127 stray dogs, 969 cats, and 47 other animals and birds.

“The Deonar cemetery is in its final stage. We are waiting for the PNG connection. Once we receive it, we can begin operations,” said a BMC official.
Dr K L Pathan, head of the civic Veterinary Health Department, confirmed the update. “The cemetery work is almost complete. We are just awaiting the gas connection,” Dr Pathan said.