EU dog and cat welfare: planning for the new framework
What breeders, sellers and shelters should examine when planning for the new EU dog and cat welfare framework, including the distinction between adoption and application dates.
Legally speaking: are animals just things?
An introduction to the legal status of animals under German civil law and its significance for everyday disputes.
Animals Regulations for the Entry into the European Union
An archive introduction to travelling into the EU with dogs, cats and ferrets. Check current requirements for your route before travelling.
Purchase of an animal: Check-List
Questions to ask before purchasing an animal, from the seller’s identity to health records and the purchase agreement.
Regional Dog Register – Lower Saxony Regulation
An archive overview of dog registration in Lower Saxony and the distinction between registration and other owner obligations.
Hundeführerschein: The Dog Owner License in Germany
An introduction to dog-owner competence requirements and why the applicable regional rules matter.
Transport of animals: the last tribunal resolutions
An archive report on court proceedings concerning animal transport and the assessment of welfare risks.
The 5-Fs Rules on Animal Welfare
An introduction to the animal-welfare discussion around the five freedoms and practical husbandry conditions.
“Hundesteuer” – German Tax on Dogs
An archive introduction to municipal dog taxation. Rates and exemptions depend on the relevant local rules.
Compensation for damages: vet costs
A historical case discussion about veterinary treatment costs following an injury and the assessment of compensation.