Cat protection ordinance in Villingen-Schwenningen: New rules for free-range!

Cat protection ordinance in Villingen-Schwenningen: New rules for free-range!

Villingen-Schwenningen, Deutschland - In Villingen-Schwenningen, the cat protection regulation saw the light of day on Friday, November 15th! This groundbreaking regulation, which was already decided by the local council on May 15, brings a breath of fresh air to the world of free -range cats. Now cat owners have to be active, because the new regulations are clear: castration, labeling and registration are mandatory!

The regulation aims to stop the uncontrolled growth of the cat population and to combat the painful cat elend in the region. Cat owners are now obliged to have their animals neutered by a veterinarian. But that's not all! Each cat must also be clearly marked - be it by a microchip or an ear tattoo. These measures are crucial to quickly assign lost cats to their owners.

strict editions and consequences

The cats are registered free of charge via the Tasso pet registers or the German Animal Welfare Association. Halter must specify your contact details so that you can be reached quickly in the event of a loss. But be careful! Anyone who disregards the new regulations must expect hard consequences. If an unassisted, not marked and unregistered cat is taken up, the city can order the castration at the owner's expense. And that's not all: After a 48-hour period, the cat is released in the place where it was found.

The animal protection association Villingen-Schwenningen has already announced that it would implement the measures immediately. All of the cats that are not marked are considered to be ownerless and are brought to the Donaueschingen district home. If the owner is determined after the deadline, he must pay for the costs - even if he no longer picks up the animal. These drastic steps are necessary because the overgrown cat populations have increased dramatically in recent years, and the animal shelters are overloaded!