Dogs and cats in Germany

Germans love pets and they also love laws that work well for them.

Today we decided to share with animal lovers the rules regarding cats and dogs in Germany.

If you are the owner Dogs, know that in Germany:

The dog must be walked, it should not sit constantly in a kennel or apartment.

Spiked collars are prohibited.

Walking the dog must be on a leash, and in some places it is mandatory to wear a muzzle.

Puppies need to be given at least 4 hours a day.

It is forbidden to tie a dog or lock it in a car.

Rules entry with a dog/cat to Germany:

Your pet must have an EU pet passport and an identification microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (not older than 21 days).

Import and transit of puppies under 15 weeks is prohibited.

There are also restrictions on the importation of certain breeds of dogs, so be sure to study this issue if you are going to Germany with a dog.

Is it possible with a dog or a cat in shop?

It is strictly forbidden to enter grocery stores with animals according to the regulations of the law of the European Community Nr. 852/2004. This applies not only to supermarkets, but also to butchers, bakeries, and even pharmacies if they sell nutritional supplements.

There is no ban on visiting a cafe or a clothing store yet, so each store owner decides on his own.

Interesting laws for cat owners appear In different cities Germany:

🔹 In Berlin, from June 8, 2022, all cats that walk on the street without an owner must be sterilized. Neutering is allowed for cats older than 6 months.

🔹 In the city of Waldorf, from April 1 to August 31 until 2025, it is forbidden to let cats go outside to protect the crested lark.

Important legal nuances:

All animals in Germany must be registered. Dogs must always carry a numbered tag. Most often, registration can be done online on the city's website.

We recommend:

Register your pets in the databases in Tasso.net or Findefix.com. Only thanks to these 2 bases, the police and shelters will be able to return the lost animal.

Do not forget that dogs in Germany must be taxed (it differs depending on the breed and city of residence)

To sum it up, German animal protection laws work well and are constantly being improved so that people can take better care of their pets. By the way, the Germans pay special attention to animal insurance.

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