Egelsbach opens temporary dog ​​meadow: freewheel despite leash obligation!

Egelsbach opens temporary dog ​​meadow: freewheel despite leash obligation!

Egelsbach, Deutschland - The municipality of Egelsbach has set up a provisional dog meadow that enables dog owners to run their four -legged friends despite the existing leash obligation. This meadow is located on the green area between the town hall and the building yard and was created in response to the temporary abolition of the stricter leash obligation as part of the African swine plague and the ongoing breeding and setting time (March 1 to June 30). Access to the dog meadow is possible both from south to a path along the youth area and from north via the town hall area.

The general disposal for leash obligation was canceled on March 21, 2025, but the linen is required during the breeding and setting time. Against this background, the dog meadow is surrounded by a stable construction fence that offers a safe area for the dogs. A dog decorative bag dispenser is available in the access area, and a sign informs about the rules of conduct that dog owners must observe. These rules contain the responsibility of the owners for their dogs and their legacies.

initiative and support

The proposal for setting up this dog meadow comes from the SPD parliamentary group, which has been actively committed to the project for three years. In December 2024, the local parliament approved the application for the establishment of the meadow, although the municipal board in 2022 initially proposed another location, which was not accepted. Claudia Zscherneck, deputy SPD parliamentary group leader, has also been committed to the project and is already using the meadow.

The duration of the dog meadow is so far unclear because there is no defined end date. Mayor Tobias Wilbrand (Greens) explains that the meadow is expected to remain until further notice, depending on the use and cleanliness of the area. However, possible restrictions could arise from upcoming construction work at the town hall.

background for leash obligation

The general leash duty during the breeding and setting time in Egelsbach has been in effect since 2020 and was again aware of the awareness by a stricter regulation due to the African swine plague (ASP) in the Groß-Gerau district. These regulations are intended to help protect the domestic wildlife and to minimize the spread of the virus. The ASP is harmless to humans and pets, but fatal for house and wild boars. Violations of linen obligation can be punished with a fine of up to 100 euros.

In order to further contain the spread of the virus, an electric fence was built in the core area of ​​the district. This extends from Nauheim via Trebur to Kornsand on the Rhine. The fence is intended to prevent virus material that could be absorbed during the walk.

citizens who meet dead wild boars are asked to report this immediately to the district veterinary office and observe the relevant precautions. The website of the Groß-Gerau district and the state of Hesse are available for further information.

The creation of the dog meadow in Egelsbach is therefore not only a local progress in the dog owner community, but also an important measure to secure domestic wildlife and to contain animal diseases.

The details of the dog meadow and the associated regulations are under the reports of op-online.de and Of-news.de as well as additional information on the African swine plague and the associated regulations on ruesselsheim.de