A pet registry has been created in Ukraine based on 'Diia': what will change.

Launch of the Unified State Register of Pets in Ukraine

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy together with the State Food and Consumer Service and the Ministry of Digital Transformation announced the start of the Unified State Register of Pets. This project on the 'Diia.Engine' platform aims to collect and analyze data about cats, dogs, and ferrets.

The register will store information about the nickname, description, vaccination, biosterilization, and owner contacts for each animal. The main goals of this project are to ensure safety, promote a culture of responsible treatment of animals, and harmonize Ukrainian legislation with European standards.

Registration will take place in two stages. The first stage has begun - the authorization of state and private veterinary institutions. Pet owners will be promised a number of advantages, such as easier search for lost animals, document recovery, and simplified travel.

Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy Denys Bashlyk emphasized that thanks to this register, the state will obtain real data on the number of pets and will be able to more effectively monitor their vaccination status, especially concerning dangerous infections, such as rabies.

Registration in the Unified State Register will be voluntary, but pet owners will be encouraged to participate in the project. In the future, there are plans to integrate the Ukrainian register with international databases.