Rescue in an emergency: Police free neglected bulldog in Vienna
In Vienna-Donaustadt, a French bulldog was rescued after seven days alone in an apartment. The heartbreaking wails alerted neighbors and led to a quick police response.

Rescue in an emergency: Police free neglected bulldog in Vienna
A heartbreaking incident involving a French bulldog has been reported in Vienna-Donaustadt. The neighbors became aware of the dog's desperate whining and took immediate action by informing the police. This intervention resulted in the rescue of the exhausted animal, which had been left alone in an apartment for a week.
When the police arrived, the bulldog was in an alarming condition. Officers found the dog so weakened that it could barely stand on its feet. It turned out that the poor four-legged friend had been without any care or attention for seven days. The exact reasons for this negligent isolation are not yet known, but the neighbors' concerns prevented potentially worse things from happening.
Attentive neighbors and quick action
The neighbors who became aware of the dog's plight earned high praise for their quick action. Their courageous intervention gave the police the impetus to save the animal. As the police report states, the dog's condition was more critical than expected, which further underlined the urgency of the operation. Fortunately, the police officers' quick intervention had already had an effect and the animal could be handed over to the veterinary office.
After the dog was moved to safer care, he found refuge in an animal shelter. Here he can now recover from the strain and has already made progress. The help of local residents and police officers ultimately defused a critical situation and is seen as a classic example of charity and responsibility. However, it remains unclear what legal consequences the dog owner can expect for his actions and whether a ban on keeping animals may be imposed, as many users on social media have called for. A post from the Vienna State Police Department about the operation received over 7,000 likes and numerous positive comments from citizens who expressed their gratitude for the dog's rescue.
The incident definitely caused a stir. The local press reported on it in detail and it continues to be hotly debated on social media. For further information about the incident and the background, see the current reporting on www.kosmo.at.