resources can help you find your cold-blooded
companion of choice. At the online pet market-
place tieranzeigen.de, you can browse through
the many listings for anything from albino
pythons to leopard geckos, to be sighted along
with the appropriate equipment for their care. At
Reptilienzentrum Wien, experts can answer all
of your questions on the minutiae of critter life.
For a pristine aquarium filled with sparkling sea
creatures, visit Zoo Austria for salt and fresh
water aquariums and fish.
AT HOME IN THE CITY
Vienna’s cosseted Lipizzaner horses delight
crowds of tourists basking in the grandeur of
these magnificent creatures and the brush with
Habsburg history, a national treasure in animal
form. Viennese dogs are often no less spectacular,
their coiffed curls peeking out from underneath
restaurant tables as the spruced up pups frequent
the city’s poshest cafes and hotels. To prepare,
treat your pet to an occasional salon visit at a cer-
tified groomer such as Hundesalon Laika, where
you can accompany them to calm their nerves.
Although we’ve drastically changed the
natural habitat, our pets can find true happiness
in the urban jungle if we meet and anticipate
their needs. Depending on the breed, you may
need a Hundeführerschein or dog licence, issued
after an exam at MA 6. All dog owners are
required to pay a €72 tax on their dog each year
with a discount for those taking the voluntary
licensing exam. Viennese dogs are famously
well-mannered and their owners are proud of it.
So if you want to give your pup a gentle-pet’s
advantage, think about enrolling them in a
reward-based training system at Pfoten-
zentrum. They also offer puppy play dates, or the
cutest party you’ll ever attend in your life.
There are a few cat-friendly neighborhoods
that allow collared and microchipped cats to run
free. For indoor cats, try leaving rainforest
sounds playing when you go to work, and a few
toys about. Natural soundscapes keep all animals
relaxed, and like dogs, cats also need exercise, so
be sure to give your little tiger ample playtime
between naps.KEEPING THEM BUSY
The happy pooch is a tired pooch, preferably
after romping around the picturesque vistas of
Vienna’s dog zones. From canine swimming
spots on the Donauinsel to the sprawling dog
zones in the Prater, Vienna is a dog’s best friend.
If a neighborhood walk is all that you have time
for, never fear – Vienna boasts 58,000 dogs and
150 dog zones. Remember to clean up after
your dog with the readily available doggy bags,
to avoid missteps and public shaming.
When you are traveling, you can leave your
pet in the lap of luxury with expert care.
Sitz!platz offers an all-inclusive vacation for
your dog with all the bells and whistles. For a
cat-only resort visit Claudias Katzenurlaub,
an entire house renovated to board cats in
groups or alone in indoor and outdoor spaces.
Guinevere’s lived many lives, but none can
quite compare to this one that she spends snooz-
ing away on the old windowsill overlooking her
courtyard kingdom. One day, she will have
chased her last laser pointer and we will mourn
her passing with dignity at the Tierfriedhof
Wien (Vienna Pet Cemetery) where options
include burial markers and cremation.
With responsible pet owners leading the
charge, humans and domestic animals can
thrive side by side, civilizing each other in this
most civilized of cities.How to Keep
Your Pets Happy
TIPS & TRICKS- Don’t forget the puppy pads!
Information on traveling to Vienna
with pets: help.gv.at - If you’ve lost or found a pet, here are
some resources to help: wien.gv.at/
gesellschaft/tiere/fundservice - A great organization with loads of
resources for new pet owners as well as
a shelter open for adoption daily:
tierquartier.at - The City of Vienna offers a dog owners’
handbook & a video from the experts at
Tierquartier Vienna on cat care:
wien.gv.at
PAMPERING YOUR PET
FRESSNAPF is Austria’s largest chain of pet
supply stores offering a wide range of
products for all kinds of pets.
fressnapf.atBUNTER HUND has a selection of
top-quality pet supplies. This trendy store in
Vienna’s 7th district offers a truly dogaholic
shopping experience.
bunterhund.atBRINGFIDO is a great resource for traveling
with pets. You will find a list of pet-friendly
hotels cater to your travel needs.
bringfido.comTHE LAW OF THE JUNGLE
THE RULES OF THE ROAD
Riding public transportation with the
well-behaved pet.
blog.wienerlinien.at/der-hund-fahrt-mitHOW TO NOT GET EATEN ALIVE, i
Information on Vienna’s ban on keeping
dangerous reptiles as pets.
thelocal.at/20141023/vienna-bans-dan-
gerous-reptiles-as-petsFOR REPTILE AFICIONADOS, a guide to
keeping exotic pets in this fair city.
wien.gv.at