Legal matters

Leash requirement in North Rhine-Westphalia: when does it apply–and what are the penalties for violations? Fines can reach 100,000 euros.

Leash laws in Rhineland-Palatinate differ in cities because local municipalities set the regulations.

Lower Saxony does not mandate a leash requirement—though many municipalities do. Special regulations also apply.

In Bremen, strict rules apply to dog owners, especially when a female dog is in heat or the animal is considered dangerous.

Hamburg enforces a strict leash law for dogs. Learn all about the laws, tests, and exceptions in the Hanseatic city.

In Berlin, a strict leash law for dogs applies, with numerous exceptions and special regulations. Fines can reach up to ten thousand euros.

Dog Mona disappeared on a flight from Buenos Aires to Madrid. Now, the European Court of Justice has ruled that she is considered only as "lost luggage."

Justin Bieber made Savannah cats popular, but a court has now definitively banned keeping them in residential areas.

"Animals are just things" is a common saying. But that's not true. PETBOOK reveals what really applies to animals legally.

Can tenants keep a cat in their apartment without any issues, or can the landlord potentially prohibit it? PETBOOK explains.

When riding a horse in traffic, there are several rules to follow. You even have to "signal." PETBOOK gives an overview of the rules.