If you decide to keep a dog and / or cat or you already have them, then you need to know and follow the rules of keeping and walking.
The rules in each region and city of republican significance differ, but the general provisions are the same.
In this article, we will consider how to keep and walk dogs using an example of Astana city. Walking of the cats is not regulated by the rules, the rules for registration, vaccination are the same as for the dogs.
An ordinary dog can be owned by a person who has reached the age of 18. There are no restrictions on the number of animals per keeping.
If you already have a dog or cat, you need to register all your animals in a single database for the identification of dogs and cats (a specialized organization or vet clinics).
Newborn animals are registered from 3 months of age.
A veterinary passport is issued. In case of transferring the animal to another person or moving with them to another area, it is necessary to notify the veterinary clinic. In the event of the death of a pet, the veterinary passport must be returned.
Dogs and cats from 3 months of age must be vaccinated against rabies.
At least once a quarter, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment for skin parasites and helminths.
Dogs, in addition to the ordinary ones, are divided, according to the Rules, and into those requiring special responsibility of the owner.
These include dogs of the following breeds:
For such dogs, walking is allowed on a short leash and in a muzzle, and only on free-range grounds or on training grounds. Free walking of the dogs is prohibited in the city. Only a person over the age of 21 can be the owner.
Dogs and / or cats should be kept in conditions that are appropriate for zoo hygienic and veterinary and sanitary requirements.
It is not allowed to organize shelters and hotels for dogs and / or cats in the apartment buildings.
Keeping the pets in the common areas is prohibited, such as:
Dogs and / or cats cannot be kept in the kitchens and hallways of hostels. It is allowed to keep animals in their living space and with a written consent of the living neighbors in the hostel.
You can keep a dog on the territory of enterprises, organizations, institutions, horticultural and summer cottage non-profit associations of citizens, recreation centers, and only on a leash or in a closed metal cage (aviary). The presence of a dog on the territory must be warned by an appropriate sign at the entrance.
Violation of the rules for keeping and walking the dogs and cats entails the caution or fine in the amount of 3 MCI.
If the actions caused the damage to the health or property of the individuals, a fine of 10 MCI is provided.
For the cruelty to the animals, resulting in their death or injury, the owner bears criminal liability. The Ill-treatment is punished
Actions committed by a group of persons or a group of persons by prior conspiracy, or repeatedly, shall be punished
If the animal has died, this must be reported to the organization where the animal was previously registered in order to be excluded from the uniform database of identification of dogs and cats.
It is not allowed to throw away the corpses of dogs and / or cats and carry out their burial in the territory of the city of Astana.
The corpses of dogs and cats are transferred to a specialized organization engaged in the capture and destruction of dogs and cats.
In each region and city of republican significance, by the decision of the maslikhat (local representative body), the Rules for keeping and walking the dogs and cats are approved. If you are interested in the rules for keeping animals in other regions and cities, you can read here.
Free walking of the dogs (without leash and muzzle) is allowed:
The owner does not need to constantly muzzle the dog, but must carry it with him to put on if necessary.
When walking, you must not pollute the yards, entrances, staircases, elevators, playgrounds, paths, sidewalks, squares, parks, recreation areas. The owner needs to have the bags with him and, if necessary, immediately remove the excrement, throw the bag into the trash can.
Persons in a state of alcoholic intoxication are prohibited from walking their dogs and being with them in the public places and transport.
Dogs are not allowed on:
It is forbidden to keep the dogs, except for the guide dogs, in the public catering establishments, trade and production halls of the grocery service stores, cultural institutions.
If there are no prohibitive signs, you can take your dog to the institutions, non-food stores, post offices and other places. The dog must be muzzled and on a short leash.
Dog and / or cat owners must comply with the following requirements: