Brand in Oranienburg: saved over 70 animals - investigations run!
Brand in Oranienburg: saved over 70 animals - investigations run!
In April 2025 there was a dramatic apartment fire in a single -family house in the Germendorfer Allee in Oranienburg. Over 70 animals could be saved during the use, including 62 dogs, 12 cats, two Savannah cats, three servals and around 45 ducks. The Veterinary Office of the Oberhavel district investigates violations of the owner of the animals due to possible animal protection law. This includes that there was no permission to keep animals, which was classified as a commercial breeding. According to rbb24 , the attitude of the servals and Savannah cats also had to be displayed, but only for two of these animals Evidence before.
The cause of the fire was quickly determined: a homeowner repaired the rain gutter with a soldering iron, which set the roof on fire. A resident was slightly injured during the fire brigade and had to be treated on an outpatient basis. The villa became uninhabitable by the fire. The fire brigade was used until the evening, and the saved animals were immediately handed over to animal shelters in the area.
Investigations and Animal Welfare Act
The situation of the rescued animals was worrying. Some had to be put to sleep due to their poor care and nutritional status. Several dogs and cats are still in veterinary treatment. According to
The veterinary office has already started investigations to check whether the Animal Welfare Act has been violated. According to § 11 of the Animal Welfare Act, animal husbandry that is operated by commercial and is subject to special approval and are subject to regular checks. In this case, much indicates that the owner of the animals has not adhered to the legal requirements. According to laws on the Internet are up to such permits from the responsible authority that ensures that animal husbandry is based on animal welfare.
The investigation of the veterinary office continues. Some of the saved animals have already found new foster families, but the question of the long -term accommodation options in the exotic species remains open. The authorities endeavor to maintain both animal welfare and the legal requirements and ensure that such incidents are avoided in the future.
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| Ort | Germendorfer Allee, 16515 Oranienburg, Deutschland |
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