{"id":25013,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:57","slug":"does-germany-have-animal-shelters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Germany have animal shelters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Does_Germany_have_animal_shelters\" title=\"Does Germany have animal shelters?\">Does Germany have animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#How_do_animal_shelters_work_in_Germany\" title=\"How do animal shelters work in Germany?\">How do animal shelters work in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_in_Germany\" title=\"How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Germany?\">How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Do_Wood_Green_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Do Wood Green put dogs down?\">Do Wood Green put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Do_they_have_animal_shelters_in_Germany\" title=\"Do they have animal shelters in Germany?\">Do they have animal shelters in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#How_many_animal_shelters_are_there_in_Germany\" title=\"How many animal shelters are there in Germany?\">How many animal shelters are there in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Is_Germany_a_dog_friendly_country\" title=\"Is Germany a dog friendly country?\">Is Germany a dog friendly country?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#What_pet_is_most_common_in_Germany\" title=\"What pet is most common in Germany?\">What pet is most common in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Are_dog_crates_illegal_in_Germany\" title=\"Are dog crates illegal in Germany?\">Are dog crates illegal in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Does_Germany_like_dogs\" title=\"Does Germany like dogs?\">Does Germany like dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Does_Germany_have_kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Germany have kill shelters?\">Does Germany have kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#How_do_dog_shelters_work\" title=\"How do dog shelters work?\">How do dog shelters work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Can_you_adopt_a_dog_in_Germany\" title=\"Can you adopt a dog in Germany?\">Can you adopt a dog in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Can_I_buy_a_dog_in_Germany\" title=\"Can I buy a dog in Germany?\">Can I buy a dog in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_fly_a_dog_to_Germany\" title=\"How much does it cost to fly a dog to Germany?\">How much does it cost to fly a dog to Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#How_expensive_are_adopted_dogs\" title=\"How expensive are adopted dogs?\">How expensive are adopted dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Is_Wood_Green_a_no-kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Wood Green a no-kill shelter?\">Is Wood Green a no-kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Do_you_pay_for_dogs_from_Wood_Green\" title=\"Do you pay for dogs from Wood Green?\">Do you pay for dogs from Wood Green?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Do_rescue_Centres_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Do rescue Centres put dogs down?\">Do rescue Centres put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Is_Wood_Green_a_good_charity\" title=\"Is Wood Green a good charity?\">Is Wood Green a good charity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#How_are_dogs_treated_in_Germany\" title=\"How are dogs treated in Germany?\">How are dogs treated in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#What_pets_can_you_have_in_Germany\" title=\"What pets can you have in Germany?\">What pets can you have in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#Where_are_dogs_allowed_in_Germany\" title=\"Where are dogs allowed in Germany?\">Where are dogs allowed in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#What_pets_are_illegal_in_Germany\" title=\"What pets are illegal in Germany?\">What pets are illegal in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-germany-have-animal-shelters\/#How_many_dogs_are_you_allowed_to_own_in_Germany\" title=\"How many dogs are you allowed to own in Germany?\">How many dogs are you allowed to own in Germany?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Germany_have_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Does Germany have animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most of the animal shelters in Germany are privately financed through donations, and some of them even get a decent amount of support from the government as well. However, the support from the government shrinks considerably when a pet has to be legally removed from its owner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_animal_shelters_work_in_Germany\"><\/span>How do animal shelters work in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Functioning as a Tierschutzverein (animal protection union) means you&#8217;ll find a diverse range of animals at the shelter.  Animal protection guidelines in Germany stipulate that every creature has the right to lead a species-appropriate lifestyle and <b>all shelters operate a strict no-kill policy<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_in_Germany\"><\/span>How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of paying a purchase price, which can easily lie between 500 to 2.000 euros, you only pay a nominal fee (Schutzgebxfchr) of <b>around 150 to 400 euros. Additionally, some cities only charge a reduced dog tax or waive it completely for the first 36 months if you adopt a dog from the Tierheim.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Wood_Green_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Do Wood Green put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is your position on euthanasia? At Wood Green <b>we give homeless and vulnerable pets the greatest chance of a positive future  a second chance at life. We put all the care, training and love into making that a reality.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_they_have_animal_shelters_in_Germany\"><\/span>Do they have animal shelters in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Germany is a nation of animal-lovers and has a nationwide system of animal shelters, known as <b>tierheime. These are the ideal place to find your pet and offer many other related services too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animal_shelters_are_there_in_Germany\"><\/span>How many animal shelters are there in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>550 animal shelters<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Germany_a_dog_friendly_country\"><\/span>Is Germany a dog friendly country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Germany is a very dog-friendly country. They are allowed almost everywhere (besides grocery stores) with only the rare Kein Hund erlaubt (No dogs allowed). This is made possible because most German dogs are very well-behaved.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pet_is_most_common_in_Germany\"><\/span>What pet is most common in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of paying a purchase price, which can easily lie between 500 to 2.000 euros, you only pay a nominal fee (Schutzgebxfchr) of <b>around 150 to 400 euros. Additionally, some cities only charge a reduced dog tax or waive it completely for the first 36 months if you adopt a dog from the Tierheim.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dog_crates_illegal_in_Germany\"><\/span>Are dog crates illegal in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats remained the most popular pets in Germany in 2020, making up 52% of the population.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 million small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and mice)  5% of households.<\/li>\n<li>3.5 million pet birds  3% of households.<\/li>\n<li>1.8 million aquariums  4% of households.<\/li>\n<li>1.4 million fishponds with pet fish  3% of households.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Germany_like_dogs\"><\/span>Does Germany like dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog keeping regulations in Germany The use of any electrical devices for disciplinary purposes (electrical fence, anti-bark, collars with remote control) is not allowed. 2. <b>It is not allowed to permanently keep a dog in a box; only two hours per day at the most<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Germany_have_kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Germany have kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Germany is a nation of animal-lovers and has a nationwide system of animal shelters, known as <b>tierheime. These are the ideal place to find your pet and offer many other related services too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dog_shelters_work\"><\/span>How do dog shelters work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of the ruling, <b>all German animal shelters are practically no-kill shelters. Facilities must be led by a person who is certified in the handling of animals. Most shelters contract veterinarians to provide medical care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_adopt_a_dog_in_Germany\"><\/span>Can you adopt a dog in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Deutschland dogs are considered part of the family and ownership is taken very seriously. Wanting to adopt a pooch for your household is commended, but <b>you won&#8217;t be allowed to take a dog home unless the shelter is sure that you&#8217;re suitable. Almost half of all Germans have a pet, with slightly more cats than dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_buy_a_dog_in_Germany\"><\/span>Can I buy a dog in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get One From The Pet Store If you&#8217;re wondering what pet is most common in Germany, it is cats &#8211; they make up 52% of the pet population in the country. <b>Larger pets like cats and dogs can be adopted from shelters or bought from specialized breeders<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_fly_a_dog_to_Germany\"><\/span>How much does it cost to fly a dog to Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, prices can range <b>from $400  2,000, depending on the airline, pet size and weight, and location. Be sure to check with specific airlines for their rates and requirements.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_are_adopted_dogs\"><\/span>How expensive are adopted dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the cost to adopt a dog, there&#8217;s no single answer. Rates vary widely, with <b>shelter staff reporting fees anywhere from $50 to $350 or more. That&#8217;s because each animal organization is unique, and uses a range of different factors to determine a cost that will support their rescue work.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Wood_Green_a_no-kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Wood Green a no-kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wood Green, The Animals Charity (Godmanchester) x26gt; England\/Cambridgeshire Animal Rescue Centres and <b>No-Kill Animal Shelter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_pay_for_dogs_from_Wood_Green\"><\/span>Do you pay for dogs from Wood Green?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How much does it cost to rehome a dog from Wood Green. <b>It costs xa3250 to rehome an adult dog (aged 16 weeks and above), a pair of adult dogs or a single puppy (aged up to 16 weeks). This fee includes: Neutering (if required).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rescue_Centres_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Do rescue Centres put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Then, if no one claims them, or rescues can&#8217;t offer a space, they are put down  almost 9,000 of them last year, according to the Dogs Trust.  <b>Rescue centres may not put healthy dogs down, but council pounds have to.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Wood_Green_a_good_charity\"><\/span>Is Wood Green a good charity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a <b>terrific charity they work so hard to look after the animals here. If you want to adopt a cat this is the place to go. There is plenty of parking and they are very welcoming here. You get to walk around the entire area and see all of the animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_dogs_treated_in_Germany\"><\/span>How are dogs treated in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of the ruling, <b>all German animal shelters are practically no-kill shelters. Facilities must be led by a person who is certified in the handling of animals. Most shelters contract veterinarians to provide medical care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pets_can_you_have_in_Germany\"><\/span>What pets can you have in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Functioning as a Tierschutzverein (animal protection union) means you&#8217;ll find a diverse range of animals at the shelter.  Animal protection guidelines in Germany stipulate that every creature has the right to lead a species-appropriate lifestyle and <b>all shelters operate a strict no-kill policy<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_dogs_allowed_in_Germany\"><\/span>Where are dogs allowed in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>550 animal shelters<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pets_are_illegal_in_Germany\"><\/span>What pets are illegal in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most of the animal shelters in Germany are privately financed through donations, and some of them even get a decent amount of support from the government as well. However, the support from the government shrinks considerably when a pet has to be legally removed from its owner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_you_allowed_to_own_in_Germany\"><\/span>How many dogs are you allowed to own in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of the ruling, <b>all German animal shelters are practically no-kill shelters. Facilities must be led by a person who is certified in the handling of animals. Most shelters contract veterinarians to provide medical care.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does Germany have animal shelters?How do animal shelters work in Germany?How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Germany?Do Wood Green put dogs down?Do they have animal shelters in Germany?How many animal shelters are there in Germany?Is Germany a dog friendly country?What pet is most common in Germany?Are dog crates&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25013"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25013"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25013\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25013"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25013"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25013"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}