Christmas without animals: Animal welfare demands clever decisions!

Christmas without animals: Animal welfare demands clever decisions!

Every year at Christmas time, animal welfare organizations warn of the dangerous practice of giving away living animals as gifts. The veterinarian Klaus Fischl from Königsdorf found that fortunately the number of gifts has dropped. "Thank God a little less and I hope that people are so smart and no animals give away," he said optimistically about the positive developments. Nevertheless, animal rights activists often receive inquiries from concerned new owners who want to bring their animals back after the holidays because the reality often does not match expectations.

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In the shelter "Strayparadies", which is located on the Hungarian border, around 100 dogs temporarily find a home. Founder Brigitte Hirmann explains that many families have time to adapt to a new four -legged friend. It is important to those responsible to educate the new owners about the long -term effort and the responsibility associated with the adoption of a pet. "The animal remains at least 15 years when it looks good, and it is to be considered how well you can integrate the animal into the family," says Hirmann.

If you still have the desire to do something for animals, but is insecure,, according to animal rights activists, should think about the conclusion of an animal sponsorship. This commitment makes it possible to help animals in need without having to tie yourself into your own animal in the long term. So while some are preparing for the gifts and films for the holidays, numerous heart -warming Christmas films are on the program for animal lovers. On Landtiere.de are listed not only people, but also animal companions in the Christmas mood.