Cruel cruelty to animals in Upper Austria: cat Mila returns hurt!

Cruel cruelty to animals in Upper Austria: cat Mila returns hurt!

In the Upper Austrian Senftenbach, the cat "Mila" returned home seriously injured on Sunday. The animal's owner noticed that Mila was disturbed and limp. She could hardly be touched what further concern triggered. During an examination, bald shaved areas and a large bruise on the back were discovered. A veterinarian quickly found that the injuries were probably deliberately inflicted. As a result of this troubling discovery, the police have started investigations into suspected cruelty to animals. The authorities call for the population to report information to clarify the case. Contact to the Aurolzmünster police inspection can be recorded on 059133/4242.

This incident is particularly alarming because it takes place in a context in which the number of cases of cruelty to animals in Austria noticeably increases. More and more people are turning to the animal welfare combine center in Upper Austria. Last year, 612 inquiries were registered there that often concerned cats, dogs and farm animals. The most common concerns relate to dogs in hot cars, grievances at the puppy trade on the Internet and massive hygiene defects in stables.

statistics on cruelty to animals

The increase in administrative transactions in this area is also worrying. While only 86 cases were reported to dogs and cats in 2020, this number tripled last year. State Councilor Michael Lindner from the SPÖ emphasizes that existing laws cannot solve all problems and that the awareness of the population is of the greatest importance.

In this context, Ombudsman Cornelia Rouha-Mülleder calls for a clear tightening of the laws against agony in animals. The health of the animals should therefore be in the foreground and not just their external appearance. There are also reports of grievances in livestock farming, such as cattle that are kept on chains without sufficient movement.

incident with grievances in livestock farming

A particularly scandalous incident in Lower Austria shows the urgency of the reforms in animal welfare. A 49-year-old farmer is suspected of not treating sick animals properly. These animals were kept in bays that were covered with manure. The case is currently being negotiated at the St. Pöltner regional court, and the farmer has to do 140 social hours. The association against animal factories (VGT) has expressed its disappointment about the judgment and points to further grievances in animal husbandry.

The incidents related to Mila and the general tendency towards increasing cruelty to animals pose great challenges for both authorities and society. Protection and well -being of the animals can only be guaranteed by sensitive and communal procedures.