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Pets

Requirements In Luxembourg there are a variety of requirements for pet owners. Dog owners must have liability insurance and all dog owners must declare their animal and pay a dog tax. The amount of the tax varies from one commune to another; however, the minimum amount is 10€. No dog tax is paid for guide dogs. Newcomers in a Commune do not have to pay the dog tax if they can prove that they have already paid the tax in the previous commune of residence. Dogs must have a rabies vaccination at least every two years. Although not mandatory, it is recommended to vaccinate dogs against distemper, hepatitis, adenovirus, parvovirus, parainfluenza and leptospirosis. Cats also have similar requirements and must have a rabies vaccination at least every two years. Although not mandatory, it is recommended to vaccinate cats against felocell, CVR, panleucopenia, calicivirus, and rhinotracheitis. If the animal is lost or dies, it must be reported to the Municipal Office within eight days. Registration All dogs must be registered at the Municipal Office of the local Commune within one month of moving from another commune or another country. Identification and registration is required for all dogs. All dogs and cats must be microchipped by a registered veterinarian within four months of importation. The vet will also vaccinate the dog against rabies and provide a veterinary certificate with a description of the animal and stating whether the dog is considered dangerous. If the dog is considered dangerous, you must make a second declaration after 18 months and present the same documents as the first time and the original receipt. Required documents:  Veterinary certificate stating the breed and proof of vaccination against the rabies virus. If the dog considered dangerous, this must also be stated  Proof of liability insurance for any damages that could be caused by the dog  A registration form  The administration will provide the owner with a receipt as proof of registration

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