Pets in Germany!

Germany is a fabulous destination with an authentic wilderness of nature reserves and national parks or exciting water parks and indoor pools and much more to keep you and your furry best friend busy. But if culture is more your thing, then there are also plenty of museums, guided tours and lots of elegant big-city charm. Did I mention delightful towns, castles and great food? Rest assured- your prince or princess will certainly enjoy the royal treatment, especially in the capitol city of Berlin- an incredibly pet-friendly place!

Any time spent in Germany would not be the same without at least a visit to Berlin. Here’s some helpful information for any furry friends wondering what there is for them there:

Berlin boasts a large range of quality pet friendly hotels, bed and breakfasts, and rental accommodations, which like you, are pet friendly! They all promise to make you and the most discerning dog very comfortable.

The Regent : Five star luxury for you and your pet with VIDs- (very important dog’s program) ensuring everyone a good night’s sleep, fine cuisine and complimentary treats!

Ritz-Carlton: Another world class accommodation experience with a unique in-house bakery that will happily bake a dog cake decorated with his / her name on it. How’s that for having cake and eating it too? And then there are specially trained dog walkers to work of those calories; you may come along as well!

Then there are also these pet friendly hotels for you to look at:
Alsterhof Berlin

Berlin Plaza Hotel

Comfort Weissensee

Derag Hotel Henriette

However, there are few rules to keep in mind if you’re looking to make Germany your new home:
As per the new European Union requirement dogs and cats must have an id number preferably as a microchip and a passport issued by a vet for the pet itself. If you live in a rented place the permission of your landlord is mandatory.

Germany has a ban on import of a few species and rules vary from state to state. Rottweilers are not completely banned but some locations require that they must pass through a personality test. If they pass, then they can be let into the country but remember a dog has to be kept leashed whenever it’s outside the owner’s property.

The owner is legally responsible for all the pets in this country. Anything that the animal does can draw law suits. So for example your cat ran in the middle of the road and a card driver pulled over causing an accident, the liability lies with the owner and he can be sued. Insurance is available to safeguard owners in such situations.

The entry of dogs into many public areas in Germany is restricted. They are not allowed in butcher shops, grocery stores and any stores where fresh food items are sold. Some cafes won’t allow dogs inside. Shops or places where dogs are not allowed will have a sign on the window with a dog on it.

Also, the import requirements for getting your furry are fairly straightforward, here’s the full list of rules and requirements for importation into Germany. If you need any help with these steps along the way, please do not hesitate to ask!

Keeping these things in mind should help to ensure a safe and smooth transition for both you and your best friend!