Overview
- Dogorama’s analysis identifies Berlin as the top hotspot with 493 registered cases over four years, ahead of Hamburg (211) and Frankfurt (138).
- Additional city totals include Leipzig (112), Cologne (110), Munich (97), Dortmund (63), Wiesbaden (50), Essen (42) and Hanover (42).
- TASSO counted 428 dogs reported missing from New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day in 2024/25, underscoring the recurring holiday risk.
- Owner guidance centers on early, quiet-area walks, no off-leash time, and double securing with harness plus collar, with GPS trackers recommended.
- At home, experts suggest creating safe retreats and calming measures, and they caution against giving dogs human medications.