Laws, courts and authorities
TierSchG
Abbreviation for Tierschutzgesetz
In short and in plain language
The TierSchG is the German law that protects animals.
It says how animals should be kept and cared for. Animals should be able to live well.
Some work with animals can need a permit from the local office. One example is a place where pets stay while their owners are away.
Definition
The TierSchG is the German Animal Welfare Act. It protects the life and well-being of animals and governs, among other things, how animals are kept and cared for. Certain activities with animals, such as a pet boarding business, can require a permit from the responsible authority.