Dogs and animals
The municipality is legally responsible for rescuing dumped and lost pets which have an owner but have gone astray. The municipality takes care of the animals for 14 days.
Last modified: 7 February 2011
Sometime in February or March, depending upon the temperature, the toads will awaken from hibernation. Every year the Haagse Dierenbescherming (The Hague Animal Protection Agency) is in need of volunteers to help these amphib ...
Last modified: 12 September 2011 - Overview
The Hague’s nature plays home to a number of bird species including waterbirds and several endangered species such as the stork and common swift. However, not all birds are welcome city dwellers.
Last modified: 7 February 2011
The Hague’s Public Health Department (GGD) often issues a health advisory in the summer months when caterpillars on the beach shed toxic hairs.
Last modified: 24 April 2012
The Hague has 12 city farms, or petting zoos, where children of all ages can get up close and personal with a whole array of farm animals. The city farms are also places where people in the neighbourhood can meet one another. ...
Last modified: 19 January 2012 - Overview
Here you will find information about the required rules and regulations for dog owners and dog caregivers.
Last modified: 17 February 2011
Dog owners, including visitors to the city, must abide by specific regulations in The Hague to ensure a clean and safe city. A brochure entitled “Dogs in The Hague” is available in four languages: English, German, French and ...
Last modified: 1 July 2010
From 15 May to 1 October dogs are permitted at only a few spots on The Hague’s beaches. In order to give dog owners the chance to enjoy the beach with their dogs during the summer months, several sections of the beach have be ...
Last modified: 7 July 2011 - Overview
The Municipality of The Hague has loads of amenities and free-run areas for dogs but at the same time 'pooper-scoopers' are mandatory everywhere in the city.
Last modified: 3 June 2011 - Overview
Between the main natural areas in The Hague is an entire network of roadside plants, rows of trees, waterways with banks, bushes and shrubs. Together these form the ‘ecological connection zones’. Plants and animals are able t ...
Last modified: 3 February 2011 - Overview