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27/07/2009 'Contact lenses' from east Germany for lions, tigers and bears

The innovative technology helps to save animals that go blind from cataracts.

21/07/2009 Have dog, will travel

Dogs make the best holidaying companions but careful planning is needed.

21/06/2009 Hungry vultures get daily 'five-star' feast in Spain

Jose Ramon Moragrega has developed a vulture sanctuary, where the threatened animals are served a feast of rabbits every day. But is his initiative...

02/06/2009 Fido, frequent flier, gets his own airline

An airline catering exclusively to furry passengers takes to the skies this July with a promise to make air travel everything the domestic animal...

09/01/2009 As recession bites, Germans open pet soup-kitchens

Berlin, where unemployment hovers around 13 percent, has 100,000 registered dogs, many of them owned by pensioners and the unemployed.

06/08/2008 Relocating pets

A pet is a member of the family, and should be treated as such during relocation. Rachel Farris gives a comprehensive overview of the factors...

05/11/2004 Massages for maltreated mutts

It’s a dog-eat-dog world and it seems that many of our four-legged friends suffer from similar traumas to us humans, leading Berlin's main...

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The ABCs of the German school system

The ABCs of the German school system

Trying to size up the education system is one of the hardest things facing those embarking on a foreign posting. We set out what you should know about German schools and daycare.

How to move to Germany legally: visas and citizenship

How to move to Germany legally: visas and citizenship

Want to move to Germany but haven’t figured out the details? Check out Expatica’s overview of the German visa and citizenship system.

Taking your pet on assignment

Taking your pet on assignment

When moving abroad, the owner must make an informed decision as to whether their pet is up to the trip. Here’s an overview of the factors involved.

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Moving to Germany but still searching for a job? Check out Expatica’s comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of employment in Germany, including information on how to find work, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and labour law.