Three rabbits in Duisburg: shocking exposure on the Rhine!

After the holidays, three rabbits were suspended in a plastic box on the Rhine in the Duisburg district of Asterhagen. This happened in icy temperatures, which shocked both animal rights activists and the public. The Duisburg animal shelter discovered the animals and gave them a temporary home. The incident took place shortly after Christmas 2024, and the animal shelter informed the public about the situation in a Facebook post on New Year's Day.

In your post, the shelter emphasizes that animals are not Christmas presents and appeals to everyone to deal with pets responsibly. In 2022, the shelter had already recorded an increase in exposed rabbits. For 2024, the shelter even has to report a "tragic record": all the abandoned animals that landed in the shelter this year were rabbits, and there was not a single case in which a found animal was picked up by its owners.

public commitment and outrage

The Facebook post, which explains the history of the rabbits, has triggered many positive reactions on social media. Users express outrage about the suspension of pets and discuss possible measures to prevent such incidents. The animal shelter appeals to the public to search for the dialogue and to avoid the option in the event of an overwhelming with animals. It is hoped that the rabbits will soon find a new home with loving owners.

In addition, the animal shelter illustrates that most of the abandoned animals have been rabbits in recent years. The ten -year -old male Robert, who also lives in the animal shelter and has never had his own home, has already spent his sixth Christmas there. A discussion about similar incidents is also conducted on platforms such as Reddit, where users discuss the responsibility in keeping pets and offer help.