Animal welfare in NRW: Animal shelters at the limit through holiday suspensions

Animal welfare in NRW: Animal shelters at the limit through holiday suspensions

Published: Tuesday, 07/30/2024 14:35

animal shelters in the emergency: Summer holidays bring challenges

In North Rhine-Westphalia, a worrying Situation in the animal shelters has developed, especially during the summer vacation. This time often leads to an increase in the levy and suspension of pets, which puts the facilities to its limits. The situation in the Bonn animal shelter, which was forced on July 8, 2024, is particularly critical.

The background of the suspensions

Why do pet owners choose to expose their animals during their vacation? It is often due to the inability to find a suitable solution for the care of the animals. Many hotels and airlines do not allow pets or the owners have no one who can take care of the animals during their absence. These motives mean that animals are left in the wild, which is not only unethical, but also considered an administrative offense and can lead to sensitive punishments.

the legal consequences

The exposure of animals not only represents a moral dilemma, but also carries legal risks. Animal owners who avoid their responsibility can expect fines. According to the German Animal Welfare Association in Bonn, it is a legal obligation of the animal shelters to absorb these exposed animals. Thus, the facilities are faced with a double challenge: the emergency of the animals and the overload of the resources.

a current example

A significant case only occurred a few days ago when a hangover in Swisttal was exposed to up to 30 degrees in the shade at temperatures of up to 30 degrees. Such incidents illustrate the urgency to address the problem of animal welfare during the holiday season.

effects on the community

The situation in the animal shelters has far -reaching implications for the local community. Overcrowded animal shelters mean not only for the animals a difficult situation, but also for employees and volunteers who are often revised and fight for the best possible care of the animals. The overload of the facilities can ultimately lead to a lower quality of life for the animals.

more information is necessary

In order to break through the circulation of the dropout, it is essential to educate the public about responsibility in dealing with pets. The sensitization of the population for the concerns of animal welfare could help to ensure that fewer animals are exposed to during their vacation. The German Animal Welfare Association and other organizations are working on putting topics such as pet posture and vacation planning to avoid future suspensions.

- Nag