Dog buried in the garden?
The death of a dog is a cause for grief for its owner. The desire to bury the beloved friend in the garden is understandable.
Dead dogs before the law
A loyal friend has gone for the owner, the law speaks of an animal by-product not intended for human consumption. Disposal is regulated in the EU hygiene regulations (Regulation No. 1774/2002).
Article 24 stipulates that the competent authority should, if necessary, take over the burying of dead pet animals (this includes dogs and Cats) can decide.
The Federal German Animal By-Product Disposal Act (TierNebG) provides in Section 7 (6) that dead pets may be buried. There is an implementation law for this law, except in the states of Berlin, Hamburg and Rhineland-Palatinate. This regulates exactly who is allowed to bury an animal where.
A veterinarian can tell you which regulations you have to comply with in your state. In addition, ask the municipality or the veterinary office about safety.
Burying animals in the garden - usual rules
You are only allowed to bury individual bodies of your own animals on your own property. So you are not allowed to bury a tenant's dog or allow them to bury an animal in your garden.
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If your property is located in a water protection area, you are not allowed to bury any animals on it. This is also not allowed in the immediate vicinity of public paths and squares. So that the animal is not dug up by wild animals, you need to cover it with a layer of earth of at least 50 centimeters.
- If your dog has died of a reportable disease such as rabies, you must not bury it yourself.
- Ask the responsible veterinary office for the exact rules.
- Only one animal may be buried.
- It has to be your own dog.
- He may only be buried on his own land.
- The property must not be in the water protection area.
- Burying next to a public path or place is prohibited, a distance of two meters is usually sufficient.
- The dog must be covered with 50 centimeters of soil.
Burial on his own property
Don't wait too long to bury your pet after your pet dies. You are not allowed to keep it with you. A veterinarian may take care of the storage if you cannot bury the animal immediately.
Dig a pit in the garden that is three feet deep. Make sure that it is of sufficient size. The animal must be able to lie flat in it. This ensures that you can pour 50 centimeters of soil over the dog.
Refrain from putting plastic toys in the grave of your darling. Do not use a wooden coffin either. Better wrap him in a cotton blanket or paper. A box is also not a problem.
Alternatives to burial on your own land
You can have your dog cremated in an animal crematorium. In some institutes you are allowed to be present at the cremation. Upon request, you can get the ashes in an urn or in a small cardboard box. It is allowed to scatter the ashes in the forest.
There are animal cemeteries in many cities and towns. There you can choose a nice place for your dog and bury him with dignity. There you have the opportunity to visit your darling and lovingly design his grave.
Refrain from burying the animal in a place that does not belong to you. It is forbidden to bury animals in public forests and meadows. This is punished with a fine of up to 20,000 euros.
It is normal to mourn a loyal companion who has been your companion for many years. Your desire to bury him with dignity is understandable. Even if no other animal can replace your dog, a new dog by your side is a great comfort.
