Number of animal welfare ads in Lower Saxony explodes - a wake -up call!

Number of animal welfare ads in Lower Saxony explodes - a wake -up call!

Hannover, Deutschland - A dramatic increase in animal welfare ads shakes Lower Saxony! Dogs, cats and horses are the main suffering, while the number of reports in many counties explodes almost. From 2021 to 2024, the advertising volume in the Hanover Region increased by almost 10 percent - and the year is not over! In the district of Heide, for example, the cases rose from 203 to 207, while the number of 99 to 167 in the Salzgitter district. The worrying statistics are a clear sign: it cannot go on like this!

The situation in the Göttingen district is particularly blatant. There, the animal protection ads from 422 in 2019 were catapulted to an incredible 670 in the current year! The district of Lüchow-Dannenberg also sees an increase from 104 to 143 cases. In the district of Vechta there was a low increase from 81 to 85 cases, but the alarming trends run through all regions. The reason for this increase is obvious: neglect of neglect, lack of care and lack of knowledge among the animal owners. "The most common reason is neglect," explains the spokesman for the Wolfsburg district, Daniel Greetings.

causes and reactions

The display of the notification has also changed. More and more people report when they witness to cruelty to animals. The district of Göttingen sees this sees an increased sensitivity of the population, while the district of Peine notes that the ads are now more justified. In addition, the anonymous message option that more citizens can report violations without fear of consequences. Veterinarians support the reports to make their duty more easily. But not only that: the Corona pandemic could have caused the increase, through the pet boom, of which many affected people report. Nevertheless, there are also skeptical voices: "Statements about the influence of Corona cannot be hit," says a spokeswoman for the Heidekreis.

The measures against the violations are serious! From administrative law orders to animal husbandry bans, everything is possible. An important voice of this is Jürgen Block from the Lower Saxony Veterinary Chamber: "Similar to the car driver's license, there should be a expertise for animal owners." In Lower Saxony, this is already a must for dog owners to prevent bite attacks and to promote animal welfare. "If people know more about animals, they are better," Block demands.