Because of new law

Owners are called through: “Is your dog still alive?”

Leashes and muzzles will soon be mandatory for six breeds.(Bild: adriano bacchella)

The new Dog Ownership Act provides for an Upper Austria-wide register for four-legged friends from December 1st. This is why the municipalities are now being called upon to update the information. How does this work with around 80,000 registered animals?

Many dog owners' phones will soon be ringing: What breed is your four-legged friend exactly? And is your pet still alive? Owners will then have to answer these questions. The reason is the new Dog Ownership Act, which comes into force on December 1. It also includes a new Upper Austria-wide dog register, which is intended to facilitate the transfer of information between municipalities, for example when owners move house. In a letter, the state now recommends that local authorities update any unclear data.