Pets

I have questions about purchasing, animal welfare and rules in public spaces

• Purchasing and keeping household pets
• Principles for the keeping of animals
• Keeping dogs
  • Species appropriate dog keeping
  • Registration of dogs – pet database and chip obligation
  • Muzzle and leash-requirements
  • “Fighting” dog breeds
  • Bite injuries
  • Dog tax
• Keeping cats
• Keeping small rodents (hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc.)
• Keeping ferrets
• Prohibition against possession of certain animal species
• Prohibition of wildlife trade
• Definitions
• Taking animals with you on public transport
• Taking animals with you while riding a bicycle
• Taking animals with you when traveling within the EU/EEA countries – Pet Passport
• Notification of animal diseases
• Animal burial
• Additional information

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