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Cat ownership (neutering requirement)
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Since March 1, 2018, the Cat Protection Ordinance has been in effect in the Oberbergischer Kreis. It includes the following obligations for cat owners:
Identification and Registration
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The owner must have the outdoor cat clearly and permanently identified and registered using a microchip or ear tattoo.
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The Veterinary and Food Monitoring Office of the Oberbergischer Kreis must be provided with proof of the completed measure and registration upon request.
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Outdoor cats and tomcats must be neutered by the end of their fifth month of life.
Prohibition of Free Roaming for Fertile Cats
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The owner must ensure that fertile cats kept within the area of the Oberbergischer Kreis do not have uncontrolled free roaming. If the owner cannot ensure this, they must have the cat rendered infertile.
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Upon application, the Veterinary and Food Monitoring Office of the Oberbergischer Kreis can grant exceptions to paragraph 1 for breeding and/or pedigree cats.
The state of North Rhine-Westphalia has been supporting animal welfare facilities in neutering feral domestic cats for years. The approval is granted under the same conditions as in previous years. The maximum amount of funding is 5,000 euros per animal welfare association. Funding applications with a requested amount of at least 1,000 euros will only be processed.
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