Disposal of animal carcasses
<p><strong>Dead pets</strong><br>
 Dead pets must be disposed of via a rendering plant. Under certain conditions, however, they can be buried in your own garden, buried in authorised pet cemeteries or cremated in pet crematoria.<br><br><strong>Burying in your own garden</strong><br>
 Pet owners can bury their dead animals on their own land, provided they have not contracted a transmissible animal disease. Small dogs, cats, rabbits, dwarf hares, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds must be covered with a sufficient layer of soil (at least 50 cm, measured from the edge of the pit). Burial in water protection areas and in the immediate vicinity of public places and paths is not permitted.<br><br><strong>Small animal cemetery and animal crematorium</strong><br>
 The small animal cemetery and the Tiertrauer crematorium offer an animal-friendly and dignified last resting place for a deceased pet. The Tiertrauer crematorium at the Munich Riem animal shelter supports pet owners. Please enquire there about opening hours and prices. Information at www.tiertrauer.de.<br><br>
 The animal cemetery LETZTE RUHE in Munich Obermenzing offers another option for giving animals a dignified resting place. Further information at www. tierfriedhof-letzte-ruhe.de</p>
<p><strong>Abandoned dead found animals</strong><br>
 The AWM has set up its own collection service for ownerless dead found animals on public land (up to the size of a sheepdog). If you see a dead found animal on public property in the city area, please inform the AWM.<br>
 At night, at weekends and on public holidays (only in emergencies and in the event of difficult recovery measures), please inform the fire brigade by calling 112 or the police by calling 110.</p>
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# Disposal of animal carcasses

## Summary

If you find a stray dead animal on public property, please inform the collection service of the Munich waste management company.
## Description

**Dead pets**  

Dead pets must be disposed of via a rendering plant. Under certain conditions, however, they can be buried in your own garden, buried in authorised pet cemeteries or cremated in pet crematoria.  
  
**Burying in your own garden**  

Pet owners can bury their dead animals on their own land, provided they have not contracted a transmissible animal disease. Small dogs, cats, rabbits, dwarf hares, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds must be covered with a sufficient layer of soil (at least 50 cm, measured from the edge of the pit). Burial in water protection areas and in the immediate vicinity of public places and paths is not permitted.  
  
**Small animal cemetery and animal crematorium**  

The small animal cemetery and the Tiertrauer crematorium offer an animal-friendly and dignified last resting place for a deceased pet. The Tiertrauer crematorium at the Munich Riem animal shelter supports pet owners. Please enquire there about opening hours and prices. Information at www.tiertrauer.de.  
  

The animal cemetery LETZTE RUHE in Munich Obermenzing offers another option for giving animals a dignified resting place. Further information at www. tierfriedhof-letzte-ruhe.de

**Abandoned dead found animals**  

The AWM has set up its own collection service for ownerless dead found animals on public land (up to the size of a sheepdog). If you see a dead found animal on public property in the city area, please inform the AWM.  

At night, at weekends and on public holidays (only in emergencies and in the event of difficult recovery measures), please inform the fire brigade by calling 112 or the police by calling 110.

## Responsible Department

KOM
## Please Note

At night, at weekends and on public holidays, please contact the fire brigade or the police.

## Further Links

* [Further information on rendering](http://www.awm-muenchen.de/totetiere)

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