Krems relies on strong measures against illegal puppy trade and animal suffering

Krems relies on strong measures against illegal puppy trade and animal suffering

The State Animal Protection Reference Conference in Krems, led by the Freedom Animal Welfare Councilor Susanne Rosenkranz, illuminates urgent animal welfare issues. In reprint, she said: "Animal suffering must be prevented, combated and punished". This approach is not just a lip service, but an obligation that is reflected in specific measures.

rosary set clear priorities to improve animal welfare. In particular, the focus was on combating illegal puppy trade, the problem of animal transports and the need for improvements in animal retention bans. "Black sheep may no longer find legal loopholes and get away with it," said the State Councilor.

effective measures against animal suffering

One of the new instruments in animal welfare is the unique animal welfare taskforce in Austria in Lower Austria, which is a "fast intervention force". This group has already achieved first successes, including the destruction of a "puppy ring". "Every person who holds an animal has to do it properly!" Emphasized Rosary to clarify the importance of the right animal husbandry.

The illegal puppy trade, a lucrative business for criminal groups, is also in the sight of the politician. "Together we are stronger," she explained and called for a nationwide information campaign to raise awareness of this problem among the population. Your applications to combat illegal puppy trade were unanimously accepted. "Hands away from dogs from dubious swells!" She urged.

Criticism of animal transport

Another central point of the conference was the discussion about animal transport. Rosary criticized the annual transports of 1.6 billion farm animals across Europe and beyond. Despite strict controls, the transports are continued, which further exacerbates the animal welfare situation. "Our long-term goal must be that long-distance transports generally no longer take place. From an economic point of view, this practice is unattractive and simply rejected from an animal ethical-moral point of view," she said.

She called for an immediate end of these excruciating transports of living beings and emphasized the responsibility that Austria was to take on here. The discussion about minimum transport conditions is not expedient as long as compliance with the applicable legal standards is not guaranteed.

improvement in animal retention bans required

Another important aspect that Rosary spoke to is the need to revise the legal regulations to animal keepers. If a pet owner gets away from a diversion, a procedure can take a long time without improving the conditions. "This is not in the sense of animal welfare," she emphasized. In an important step, she asked Federal Minister Rauch to change §39 of the Animal Welfare Act so that authorities can already issue an animal retention ban on initial complaints.

The responsibility of the authorities should thus be strengthened, which enables a quick reaction to animal suffering. Your initiative aims to accelerate the procedure and to counteract a serious animal suffering.

Rosenkranz was satisfied with the results of the conference and handed over the chair for the next meeting of the state animal protection officers to the regional councilor Michael Lindner from Upper Austria. Such meetings are crucial for the further development of animal welfare in Austria and illustrate the ongoing commitment to the rights of animals.

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