Cruel cruelty to animals in Riefensberg: sheep brutally injured!

Cruel cruelty to animals in Riefensberg: sheep brutally injured!

In a shocking incident, a brutal attack on three dwarf sheep was reported in Riefensberg on January 9, 2025, causing great horror beyond the country's borders. According to VOL.AT reports, one of the animals was killed and two others suffered serious injuries, even having their ears deliberately cut off. The police have now confirmed that the injuries were caused by a human perpetrator, an assessment also shared by veterinarians and veterinarians, as can be seen from the comments of former state veterinarian Erik Schmid: "The smooth cuts clearly indicate animal cruelty."

The sheep's owner, Sabine Dorn, is deeply affected: "Wölkchen is fighting for her life. She isn't eating anything, and that worries me a lot." Despite an intensive search for clues, the process remains complicated as checking a nearby trail camera has so far yielded no new information. “Unfortunately, the review has not revealed anything so far,” continued Dorn. Given the difficult situation, she plans to remodel the stable to regain some normality. At the same time, she is grateful for the public's sympathy during this difficult time. The Hittisau police station remains on the lookout for relevant information and is asking the public for help.

Animal cruelty is the focus of the investigation

The investigation is in full swing and the police have not yet found any concrete leads. According to reports from ORF Vorarlberg, the doctors confirm the assessment that the intentional mutilation of the sheep was not the work of an animal. The question remains: who could be capable of such cruel acts? Dorn hopes the case will be solved quickly: “I just hope he gets caught.” The innocent animals and their shocked owner urgently need answers and justice. The authorities are urgently appealing for information that can help solve this terrible incident.