Animal protection in need: Exotic house in Vösendorf is threatened with overload!

Animal protection in need: Exotic house in Vösendorf is threatened with overload!

There is an alarming situation at the Vösendorf animal shelter, one of the oldest animal protection facilities in Austria. According to animal shelter director Stephan Scheidl, more and more pets have to be surrendered to animal shelters, with only one in four dogs and one in four cats being returned to their owners. This throws a worrying light on the sense of responsibility of many pet owners. Animals are often abandoned, which further exacerbates the already tense situation in animal shelters. The home continually works to place found animals into loving hands; In 2024, over 500 dogs and more than 600 cats found new homes. However, the animal shelter is over 95 percent full, which makes placement difficult, as the welfare of the animals is always the priority today.at noticed.

Capacity bottleneck in the exotic house

Tierschutz Austria's exotic animal house faces another challenge. Due to recent official approvals, the facility's capacity is at its limit. In one operation, 15 exotic animals, including monkeys, parrots and reptiles, were freed from unacceptable conditions. “The responsibility for these animals is enormous,” explained Scheidl. In order to create space for the new arrivals, 7,000 euros are needed to set up a terrarium room for four giant snakes that were saved from being killed. There is a lack of municipal and state funding, which means Tierschutz Austria is dependent on the support of the population. In addition to donations, experience vouchers are also offered to ensure the animals are cared for oe24.at reported.