In 1933, the National Socialist government enacted the Tierschutzgesetz (Animal Protection Law), an important regulation for the protection of animals. This law prohibited causing unnecessary suffering to animals and established strict rules for animals used in scientific experiments. It also mandated humane hunting methods and required careful treatment of animals during transportation.

Adolf Hitler’s special interest in animals played a key role in shaping this law. Hitler, who followed a vegetarian lifestyle, held a strong belief that animals should be protected. This sensitivity contributed significantly to the National Socialist government’s adoption of animal rights laws.