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Animals in need: Spandau veterinary supervision saves almost 100 pets!
In 2024, the Spandau veterinary authority seized almost 100 animals because they were not kept in a species-appropriate manner. Appeal to choose responsible pets.
Animals in need: Spandau veterinary supervision saves almost 100 pets!
In Spandau, the veterinary supervision presented alarming figures this year: almost 100 animals were confiscated, many due to inadequate keeping conditions. These include over 40 cats and just as many dogs, two canaries, two rabbits and a tortoise. According to the Spandau district office, which published this information, in around two thirds of the cases the improper husbandry was accompanied by clear violations of animal health law, especially through the import of animals into Germany without a valid rabies vaccination. This worrying situation shows that many pet owners are not sufficiently informed about the requirements of animal husbandry, says Tanja Franzke, the district councilor for youth and health.
Care required when choosing pets
With a view to the upcoming holidays, Franzke calls for people to think carefully about their decision to have a pet. “I appeal to everyone who is considering a pet as a gift: inform yourself comprehensively and be sure that you can take responsibility for a living being for years to come,” she emphasizes emphatically. Those responsible remind us that pets not only need attention and care, but also species-appropriate conditions that take into account the special needs of their breed. In view of the overwhelming numbers, the search for accommodation for the confiscated animals is becoming increasingly difficult, which involves considerable organizational and financial effort Berlin newspaper reported.
The situation highlights the urgent need to think responsibly about possible pet ownership. Instead of impulsively giving away an animal, authorities recommend adopting an animal from an overcrowded shelter after the holidays. Those too Official website of the district office confirms these developments and emphasizes that the welfare of animals comes first. The city councilor's appeals are intended to help reduce the number of animals in distress and raise awareness of species-appropriate animal husbandry.