Scandal in Gommern: Eleven dogs confiscated in a frightening state!

eleven confiscated dogs from Gommern were found in poor condition when the veterinary office in the Region worked as part of a control. The animals showed meadow fur, ingrown claws and eye diseases. In the Schartau animal shelter, the dogs are now being cared for with the aim of rebuilding trust in people. A possible mediation of the dogs will be sought for the coming spring. District Administrator Burchhardt commented on the incident and spoke of a "great criminal energy" of the owner, who had rented land under the wrong name to accommodate animals there, including on the Baltic Sea.

Burchhardt described the owner as a "animal hoarder", which describes the pathological tendency to collect and hold animals, often without adequate care. According to a survey by the German Animal Welfare Association, 115 cases of Animal Hoarding were documented in Germany in 2023, in which around 6,700 animals were affected. Since 2008, the Animal Welfare Association has systematically collected information on such cases. The data comes from media reports and reports from animal welfare homes. The most frequent obstructed animals are cats, followed by smaller pets such as rabbits and rats. Burchhardt calls for a Germany -wide registration register to prevent such incidents.

neglect and posture ban

As early as October 2020, a ban on posture and care was issued to the owner. This prohibition resulted in a control in which strongly neglected animals, including horses, mulis and cattle, were found in Zerbst. The veterinary office found considerable neglect of the duties by the owner, which ultimately led to the current situation.

The data protection association's data show that more than 42,000 animals in Germany have been affected since the collection began. In 2023, a maximum of 6,691 affected animals was found. Animal protection activists often also report dead animals that are found in rescue campaigns, whereby the exact number cannot always be recorded. The figures recorded are therefore to be understood as minimum values; It is assumed from a high number of unrestricted cases.

The complete reports are on mdr and German Tierschutzbund