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By horak Attorneys at lawPosted on 19. February 2025Posted in Animal law, Animal Law Specialists, Animal liability law, Animal protection law, Animal Welfare, Animal Welfare Act, Contributory negligence (§ 254 BGB), Dog law, Dog Welfare Ordinance, Failure to warn about risk, German Animal Law, German law, Incorrect medical treatment, Legal Status, Liability for surgical errors, Liability law, Liability of Veterinarians, non-working animals, Veterinary LawTagged Animal Law Specialists, animal welfare, cats, Contributory negligence (§ 254 BGB), Dog Welfare Ordinance, dogs, Failure to warn about risk, German animal law, Horses, Incorrect medical treatments, Legal Status, Liability for surgical errors, Liability of Veterinarians, non-working animals, Veterinary LawNo Comments

I. German Animal Law (Tierrecht in Deutschland) 1. Legal Status of Animals in Germany In Germany, animals are legally distinct from objects but are still not considered legal persons. According to § 90a BGB, animals have a special legal status: “Animals are not things. They are protected by special laws. Unless otherwise specified, the regulations […]