Authority for Justice and Consumer Protection
Notification of animal husbandry according to the Livestock Transport Ordinance
If you would like to keep bee colonies, solipeds, ratites, game enclosures, camelids or other cloven-hoofed animals, you must notify the responsible authority in writing.
Important notes
Prerequisites
You must report any keeping of the animals mentioned in Hamburg. There are no exceptions. Responsibility depends on where the animals are kept and not on where they live. Hamburg residents who do not keep their animals in Hamburg cannot register them in Hamburg.
Documents required
Include the following information in your ad:
- names
- Address
- animal species
- Number of animals kept on average per year
- Type of use (e.g. breeding, fattening, hobby)
- Place of animal husbandry
Please note
If you have not yet reported your animal ownership, please do so immediately. To do this, use the online service or the city of Hamuburg’s registration form.
Also inform the responsible authority immediately in writing of any changes or discontinuation of animal husbandry.
The official veterinarians in the district offices are responsible for implementing the Hamburg Dangerous Animals Act.
Deadlines
Immediately report the start of animal husbandry to the responsible authorities.
Also inform the responsible authority immediately of any changes or discontinuation of animal husbandry.
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
- Send the report to the responsible authority using the online service or reporting form.
- The responsible authority will check your information and documents
- If necessary, the responsible authority may request further documents or information from you.
- The responsible authority will register your animal husbandry. It assigns a registration number for this
- You will receive written confirmation of registration. The registration number will be communicated to you.
Processing time
The processing time is 3 to 4 weeks.
Fees
No
Legal notes
Legal remedies
contradiction
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Downloads & Links
Forms and downloads
Links on hamburg.de
Service description
If you would like to keep bee colonies, solipeds, ratites, game enclosures, camelids or other cloven-hoofed animals, you must notify the responsible authority in writing.
Address and contact information
Address
Authority for Justice and Consumer Protection
Veterinary Affairs
Billstraße 80a 20539 Hamburg
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Phone
Facility info
Public transport
S2 / S21 Rothenburgsort, buses 120/122/124/130/160/224/530 Rothenburgsort
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Last updated: 24.04.2024