Report abandoned or free-roaming pets (found animals)

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Special information for - City of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

  • At any time by telephone or on site by appointment during opening hours

How?

  • By telephone or on site after making an appointment by telephone
    • ADDRESS: Town Hall, Hintergasse 15, 63110 Rodgau

What do I need for this? (documents)

  • No documents required

Costs?

  • free of charge

General, more detailed information on this service can be found below.

  • Service description

    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 found animals and accommodate them appropriately.

    The lost property authority therefore usually hands over the found animals to a suitable organisation (e.g. an animal shelter).

  • Procedure

    If free-roaming animals jeopardise public safety, especially road safety, you should inform the police immediately.

    If you have found an animal, please contact your local authority. You can report the find there and hand in the animal by arrangement. As the lost property authority, the local authority will then usually take care of the animal's accommodation and care.

    You can also hand in the animal directly to an animal shelter without reporting it to the local authority. In this case, the animal shelter will take care of the lost property report.

  • Which documents are required?

    possibly: Lost property report form of the municipality

  • What fees are incurred?

    None

  • Legal basis

  • What else should I know?

    Animal welfare organisations 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. You will also receive expert advice there.

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