The rules for keeping pets in Batumi will change and become like in Tbilisi. The city of Scarbulo will discuss the bill on Oct. 30 on an expedited basis. The mayor's office explains that the new requirements must be adapted to changes in the state's legislation, as was done in the past in the capital. By January 1, 2027, cat and dog owners will have to officially register their pets. You need to add your pets to a single database. You can't do it yourself. You must contact a specialized veterinary clinic, which will make a registration. You must have your pet, veterinary passport and owner's ID with you. In addition, to register as the owner of a potentially dangerous breed of dog, you must provide a certificate of mental health. These procedures are also performed by shelters and nurseries. After that, the owner is issued a certificate of registration (certificate). The owner is prohibited from keeping more than 5 animals (except for offspring whose age does not exceed 6 months) in the territory registered in the same cadastral code. An animal left unattended will be brought to the municipal shelter by the authorized body of the municipality. It will be possible to return it by paying a fine of 100 GEL and keeping it in a shelter (15 GEL per day). Keeping a dog in an open area, including a boulevard, park or square, is allowed on a leash or with a muzzle (except in designated areas). Transporting a dog in public transport within the administrative areas of Batumi is allowed only on a leash or with a muzzle as well as in a special container. The fine for absence is 150 lei.

The rules for keeping pets in Batumi will change and become like in Tbilisi. The city of Scarbulo will discuss the bill on Oct. 30 on an expedited basis. The mayor's office explains that the new requirements must be adapted to changes in the state's legislation, as was done in the past in the capital. By January 1, 2027, cat and dog owners will have to officially register their pets. You need to add your pets to a single database. You can't do it yourself. You must contact a specialized veterinary clinic, which will make a registration. You must have your pet, veterinary passport and owner's ID with you. In addition, to register as the owner of a potentially dangerous breed of dog, you must provide a certificate of mental health. These procedures are also performed by shelters and nurseries. After that, the owner is issued a certificate of registration (certificate). The owner is prohibited from keeping more than 5 animals (except for offspring whose age does not exceed 6 months) in the territory registered in the same cadastral code. An animal left unattended will be brought to the municipal shelter by the authorized body of the municipality. It will be possible to return it by paying a fine of 100 GEL and keeping it in a shelter (15 GEL per day). Keeping a dog in an open area, including a boulevard, park or square, is allowed on a leash or with a muzzle (except in designated areas). Transporting a dog in public transport within the administrative areas of Batumi is allowed only on a leash or with a muzzle as well as in a special container. The fine for absence is 150 lei.