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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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Last update: 27/03/2025
Responsible for the content: oesterreich.gv.at Editorial Staff
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