Housing conditions contrary to animal welfare; notification

In particular, it is prohibited to torture or kill animals without reasonable cause. If you observe such a violation or receive information about it, you should report it to the police or the respective district administration authority (veterinary office). Reports submitted anonymously will also be processed.

In your report, give as much detail as possible about the place, time, nature and course of the incident you have observed or are aware of. Name the animals affected and describe the pain, suffering or damage you believe the animals have suffered. If known, give the name and contact details (address, telephone number) of the animal owner or person responsible, other persons involved and any witnesses. If you have photos or videos of the reported incident, please also send these to the police or the veterinary office. With the help of your information, appropriate checks can then be carried out.

Note on anonymous ads:

In individual cases, the notifier's knowledge of the location exceeds that of the respective case officer. If the location of the animal keeping is described inaccurately or misleadingly (this mainly applies to animal keeping outside of towns without street names and house numbers), animals may not be found promptly in such cases because the authorities do not have the opportunity to find out the exact location in the case of anonymous reports.

Prerequisites are:

• You have observed a corresponding incident or have become aware of one.
• You have a well-founded suspicion.

• Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG)

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