Veterinary office under criticism: Fire brings animal welfare abuses to light!

Veterinary office under criticism: Fire brings animal welfare abuses to light!

The Oberhavel Veterinary Office has found itself under criticism because it is said to have ignored evidence of animal welfare violations in a burnt-down residential building on Germendorfer Allee, Oranienburg, for a long period of time. According to a report by Märkische Allgemeine Those affected have reported grievances to the office since 2019, but no corresponding measures have been taken.

The dramatic fire in April led to the rescue of over 70 animals. These were 62 dogs, 12 domestic cats as well as 2 Savannah cats and 3 servals. In addition, about 45 ducks were released from captivity. Many of the rescued animals were in poor condition, which led to a legal investigation against the owners on suspicion of “animal hoarding” and other animal welfare violations. daily news further states that the condition of numerous animals was inadequate and some of them had to be euthanized due to health problems. At this time, several animals are receiving medical treatment, while finding new homes for the Serval and Savannah cats remains challenging.

Animal protection and responsibility

The case makes it clear how serious the problem of “animal hoarding” has become in Germany. According to a study by the German Animal Welfare Association, 6,691 animals from 115 cases were rescued in 2023 alone, the highest number since the surveys began. Dogs, cats and small pets are particularly affected. In many cases the animals suffer from neglect and in some cases they have to be euthanized. The pressure on veterinary offices and animal shelters is growing enormously, as they are often overwhelmed by the challenges of such cases, reports Vetline.

In a further development, three Bötzowers made a name for themselves in a completely different way from June 29th. They take part in the “Carbage Run” rally, in which cars older than 20 years are allowed and cannot cost more than 1000 euros. Your vehicle, a 22-year-old Volvo, certainly offers exciting stories on the streets of the Baltics.

Current challenges in the region

The weather in the Oberhavel region is also causing excitement at the moment. The storm “Ziros” left behind damage from fallen trees and branches on Tuesday night, but fortunately there were no traffic accidents. Calm returned on Monday evening and the weather forecast promises more relaxing conditions for the population in the coming days.

Meanwhile, the local elections are just around the corner. Sascha Mielke, independent, has applied for the mayor's office in Oranienburg. Meanwhile, the incumbent mayor Alexander Laesicke would like to secure another term in office. The election takes place on September 28th and there are an exciting few months ahead.

There is also a partial closure on Chausseestrasse in Sachsenhausen due to a bomb search, which can lead to traffic jams. The work is expected to last until the beginning of September and will therefore have a significant impact on traffic flow in the area.