THIS NOTICE SHOULD BE IGNORED IF YOU HOLD LICENSE/S
According to the Dog Law (L.184(I)/2002) all dog owners are obliged to obtain a dog ownership license from the Municipality. To secure this license, the dog owner, who must be at least 16 years old, must perform the following steps:
- Take his/her dog to a registered veterinarian who:
After examining the dog shall issue a health certificate or a booklet
After installing an electronic microchip, shall issue a marking certificate and a certificate of registration of the dog in the Register of the Government Veterinary services
- Present the above certificates to the Health Department of Ierokipia Municipality
- Pay the dog ownership license fees:
€ 20,50 for male, female and spayed/neutered dogs
€171,00 for dangerous breeds of spayed/neutered dogs
Dangerous breeds are: Pit Bull Terrier or American Pit Bull, Japanese Tossa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brazileiro.
The dog ownership license is valid for one year from the date of issue and the owner is obliged to renew it every year after presenting a health certificate / booklet issued by a registered veterinarian 5 days before the expire of the existing license and paying the appropriate fees.
Obligations of a dog owner:
- Keep the dog in good living conditions which do not pose a risk to public health, safety and human well-being.
- Ensure his/her health and take care of him/her according to the instructions of the
veterinarian.
- Place a sign with the warning “BEWARE DOG” in front of the entrance of the house. Do not allow the dog to move without supervision on a public road / place.
- Make sure that the dog does not disturb the neighbours due to barking or dirt in his area.
- When the dog takes a walk must be tied with a leash and the owner has to collect his/her feces.
- Provide adequate shelter and protection from the weather. Provide sufficient food and water. Offer him/her suitable opportunities for exercise.
- Take all necessary measures to prevent his/her escape. Do not cause unnecessary pain and suffering to the dog. Do not abandon him/her.
- Protect the dog from theft, car accidents and intentional or accidental poisoning.
- In case of death of the dog, inform Ierokipia Municipality and provide the necessary death certificate.
In case of failure to issue the license, Ierokipia Municipality will proceed to taking legal action against the owners, without any further notice.
For further information/enquiries, please contact the Health Services of Ierokipia Municipality at these numbers 26960863, 26961141 and 77778660.
