Cat deaths in Schleswig-Holstein: 2,580 animals shot!

Cat deaths in Schleswig-Holstein: 2,580 animals shot!

Kreis Pinneberg, Deutschland - In the shocking year 2023, an incredible 2,580 cats were shot by hunters in Schleswig-Holstein! This frightening number raises questions: How can it be that pets are treated so brutally in a federal state? Manuela Kramer from the Pinneberg district is one of those affected. Her beloved hangover Gismo and Motzi were both victims of this cruel practice. "It hurts so much! Gismo was so cuddly, and the sight was terrible," she reports with grief. Your story is not an isolated case, but part of a worrying trend.

The hunting statistics show that 660 cats were shot in the district of North Friesland alone - the highest number in the whole country. The legal foundations are alarming: In Schleswig-Holstein, hunters can kill cats who are more than 200 meters away from a residential building if they are considered "poaching". Ellen Kloth, chair of the Animal Welfare Association, is horrified: "We cannot tolerate that!" Despite the outrage, a ban remains unlikely in the near future. The Ministry of Agriculture emphasizes that the killing of cats is necessary to protect biodiversity, as free -living cats pose a threat to rare animal species.

The responsibility of the cat owners

The State Hunting Association argues that cat owners are responsible for not letting their animals roam them uncontrollably. "If I can't guarantee this, I have to consider whether I build a freewheel for my pet," explains René Hartwig. At the same time, the castration of free -living cats is discussed as a possible solution. But despite these measures, the number of cats shot remains alarming. The castration actions that are already carried out in cooperation with various organizations do not seem to be able to submit to solve the problem.

The debate about the shooting of cats divides society. While some emphasize the need to protect nature, others demand an immediate ban on this cruel practice. The future of the cats in Schleswig-Holstein remains uncertain, and the fear of the cat owners grows that their beloved animals could also be victims of this hunt one day.