🇮🇹 Upcoming Pet Registration with Italian Authorities
Saturday, April 11, 2026
📍 205 Housing Complex (Bldg. 303C), across from NAS 1
⏰ 0900–1300
📅 By Appointment Only
💶 € CASH ONLY on site
⚠️ IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
The Sicilian government is currently implementing regional policy and taxation changes, affecting pricing, payment methods, and processing times for all ASP services (passports, health certificates, etc.).
As a result, delays have occurred across Sicily, including ASP collaboration events.
Thank you for your patience and attention to the updated process.
🐾 Why you must register your pet
If you are staying in Italy longer than 3 months, your pet must be registered in the Italian National Pet Database (BDN) through ASP.
Registration:
- Establishes legal ownership
- Ensures compliance with Italian law
- Helps reunite lost pets with their families
SAWS partners with ASP Catania to simplify the process and provide English-language support, so you don’t have to navigate the system downtown.
⭐️ Is SAWS Required?
No. Participation through SAWS is completely voluntary.
You may register directly with ASP on your own.
SAWS offers coordination, translation support, and convenience for those who choose to participate.
📋 How It Works (Quick Checklist)
✔️ Read this page fully
✔️ Submit the Registration Form HERE (SIGN UP IS CLOSED) (by clicking the registration link, you acknowledge the appointment requirements, payment rules, and no-show policy outlined on this SAWS page)
✔️ Receive an automatic confirmation email from ASP (no appointment yet)
✔️ SAWS schedules appointments once registrations close and the event schedule is finalized
✔️ Receive your assigned time slot by email
✔️ Attend with your pet, ID, confirmation email, and payment
✔️ Bring € CASH ONLY for payments on site
⚠️ No-Show Policy:
Missed appointments without prior notice (at least 48 hours before event) will incur a €20 fee, as appointment slots are limited.
💶 Services and Payment Details
All fees are per animal.
Fees primarily cover ASP services and the on-site ASP consultant.
| Pet registration 🐱🐶 | Pet Italian Registration only (already chipped) CATS & DOGS - Amount due at registration - paid cash on site: €110 per pet - Includes ASP registration fee - Covers ASP processing, onsite ASP consultant, and event coordination. |
| Pet registration & Chipping 🐱🐶 | Chipping & Registration CATS & DOGS - Completed together. - Amount due at registration - paid cash on site: €135 per pet - Includes ASP registration fee - Covers ASP processing, onsite ASP consultant, and event coordination. |
| Consultation fee | If the requested service cannot be completed for any reason, a consultation fee will apply to cover time, assessment, and administrative processing €30 per pet |
| SAWS No-Show Policy | A €20 fee applies to missed appointments without prior notice (at least 48 hours before event). |
📌 Important Information
- Check if your pet is already registered in Italy (BDN link)
- Open to AD, DoD, GS, contractors, & NATO personnel
- All pets must be present
- Valid government ID required
- Power of Attorney required if representing another owner
- Dogs can be microchipped from 2 months of age
- One appointment per pet
- Pets living in Italy over 3 months must be registered
- Address changes require new registration
❗️NOTE❗️
NO PCS pet passports, health certificates or Rabies vaccines at this event!
If you are PCS'ing or traveling, you are looking for this event.
🚫 Please Do NOT:
❌ arrive without an appointment
❌ forget your ID or confirmation email
❌ miss your appointment without notifying us at least 48 hours before event
📨 After Your Appointment
If you do not receive the registration certificate after 10 days, please contact us.
📞 Questions?
📱 +39 352 035 1671 (WhatsApp OK)
📧 info@pawsofsaws.org
We’re happy to help — see you and your furry friends soon! 🐕🐈💙