Pet Tips & Knowledge

Stay calm. Immediately search the last known location. Inform neighbours. Leave your worn clothing at the spot. Create a TierFinder report and contact your local pet register (in DACH: TASSO).

Cats rarely go far. Most common find: locked in a neighbour's garage. Place the used litter tray outside your door.

In Germany, found animals are legally classed as found property (§965 BGB). You are obliged to report the find to local authorities. In the UK, contact your local council or the police.

1) Dog hasn't eaten for 24+ hours. 2) Lethargy. 3) Bleeding. 4) Bloated abdomen. 5) Persistent limping after 24h.

The mother needs rest. Check every 2 hours that all puppies are nursing. Record their weight daily.

The socialisation window opens at week 3. It closes permanently after week 12–14 — this is the most important period in a dog's life.

Walk only before 9 am and after 8 pm. Pavement test: hold the back of your hand on the ground for 5 seconds — if it's too hot for you, it's too hot for paws.

Leishmaniasis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, heartworm. ESSENTIAL: Year-round tick protection + annual blood test for dogs in southern Europe.

54% of dogs and cats in Germany are NOT registered. A microchip alone is not enough — it must be linked to your details in a database like TASSO, FINDEFIX, or your national pet register.

TASSO: Europe's largest pet register with 11.5 million animals. FINDEFIX: Run by the German Animal Welfare Federation. Register with BOTH for maximum coverage.

Thousands of animals are waiting in shelters. The adoption fee typically covers neutering, microchip and vaccinations.

Contact a reputable local rescue organisation. You'll need an EU Pet Passport, rabies vaccination and a registered microchip.