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All German animal shelters operate a strict no-kill policy under animal protection guidelines
Source: Blue Relocation (2024)
Notes
Animal protection guidelines stipulate that every creature has the right to lead a species-appropriate lifestyle
Blue Relocation. (2024). German Animal Shelter Guide. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/acquisition/#de-no-kill-policy-2024
€65-85
Adoption fees at German animal shelters (Tierheim) typically range from €65-85 for cats
Blue Relocation (2024)
24%
24% of cats are adopted from animal shelters (APPA 2024); breeder purchases vary by source (3% APPA vs 20.1% AVMA)
American Pet Products Association (2024)
100,000+
Over 100,000 pets each year never find a new home in Germany
I Am Expat (2024)
24%
24% of cats are found roaming/as strays, compared to only 6% of dogs
Humane Society (2024)
