Report abandoned or free-roaming pets (lost and found)
Performance specification
From a purely legal point of view, found pets and domestic animals are "lost property". This means that the municipalities are responsible as lost property authorities. They must accept lost and found animals and house them in a manner appropriate to their species.
The lost property authorities therefore usually hand over the found animals to a suitable place (for example an animal shelter).
Process flow
If free-roaming animals endanger public safety, especially road safety, you should notify the police immediately.
If you have found an animal, please contact your municipality. You can report the find there and also hand in the animal by arrangement. As the lost property authority, the municipality will then usually take care of the further accommodation and care of the animal.
You can also hand in the animal directly to an animal shelter without reporting it to the municipality. In this case, the shelter will take care of the lost property report.
Which documents are required?
possibly: lost property report form of the municipality
What are the fees?
None
Legal basis
What else should I know?
The animal protection associations and animal shelters perform an important task for society in this area. They are always grateful for donations that benefit the animals. If you are interested in a pet, you can contact an animal shelter. There you will also receive expert advice.
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Who do I need to contact?
the lost property office of the respective municipality