Animal burial

Dead animals are a potential risk to health and hygiene, which is why they usually have to be disposed of in an approved procedure. Owners/keepers are required to hand dead animals over to an approved facility (such as a local collection point, animal disposal service, animal cemetery or pet crematorium).

However, a single pet (dog, cat or other small animal) can be buried on the own/keeper’s own property unless there is a risk that it could pass on an infectious disease.

• your local council offices or,
• if you live in a Statutory Town, the Magistrate
  • in Vienna, you should contact the Veterinary Office Departments at the Magistrate’s District Offices^{German Text}

Further information on animal burial can also be obtained from any official veterinarian.