Erlaubnis zum Halten von Tieren in einem Tierheim oder in einer ähnlichen Einrichtung beantragen

If you want to keep animals in an animal shelter or similar facility, you need a permit from the responsible authority before you start. You can find out more here.

To obtain a permit to keep animals in an animal shelter or similar facility, an application must be submitted to the competent authority. The permit must be obtained before the start of the activity.

• Identity document

• Certificate of good conduct

• Proof of expertise, certificates
• Sketch or construction drawings, plan documents of the premises or facilities

In order to obtain a permit, you must generally provide proof of your expertise in handling the respective animals and your reliability. In addition, the permit and the conditions are tailored to the individual case.

Depends on the respective administrative fee schedule of the state or on the fee statutes of the authorities responsible under state law.

If you have also submitted the application for permission, the responsible office will decide on this promptly.

Once you have submitted all the documents in full, the responsible office will process them promptly.

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• Objection (depends on the respective state law)
• Administrative court action

• Permit to keep animals in an animal shelter or similar facility Issue
• If you want to keep animals in an animal shelter or similar facility, you need a permit from the competent authority.
• Competent authority: Depends on the respective federal state.

County/city

Forms available: No

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: No