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Doneline attacks dog owner in Eferding - walk ends chaotic!
In Upper Austria, a donkey attacked a dog owner during a walk. Injured, but dog remained intact.
Doneline attacks dog owner in Eferding - walk ends chaotic!
In a troubling incident in Upper Austria, a 41-year-old woman from Eferding was attacked by a donkey on a walk. The event occurred on Friday evening when the woman was traveling with her dog. During the walk, she suffered minor injuries while her dog was luckily unharmed, how Cosmo reported. Passers -by nearby reacted quickly and helped the woman by putting the donkey away from her and securing him on a fence.
The donkey, whose owner is a 61-year-old man, was then informed about the incident. Then the animal was brought back to the barn safely. The reason for the aggressive behavior of the donkey remains unclear. A similar problem could arise from the donkey's holding situation, and it is also known that donkeys have to be kept in herd maintenance in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act to avoid loneliness, such as The animal lawyer shown.
Animal protection law and donkey posture
The Animal Welfare Act in Germany stipulates that donkeys should be kept in groups of at least two animals. Individual posture can lead to behavioral problems because donkeys have a strong need for social contact. In this regard, a keeper of a donkey stallion has already received an order from the veterinary office to buy a second donkey. In controls, the donkey showed behavioral problems and was excessively shy and scared.
The Administrative Court of Trier spoke in a judgment that the existing run of 500 square meters is sufficient for two donkeys, but the joint attitude is essential for the well -being of the animals in order to avoid depressive behaviors. On the basis of these legal regulations, the incident in Upper Austria could possibly proceed as a sign of improper attitude.
Overall, this incident raises important questions about donkeys and animal welfare. It remains to be seen whether further measures will be taken to prevent such attacks in the future and to secure the well -being of the animals. More information on this topic can also be found on the side of ORF Upper Austria.