Sigmaringen introduces cat protection regulation - castration mandatory!

Sigmaringen introduces cat protection regulation - castration mandatory!

The city of Sigmaringen actively campaigns for animal welfare and introduces a cat protection regulation as a second municipality in the district. This comes into force on December 3 and the goal of reducing the suffering of the wildly living cats and reducing their number. The regulation follows the example of the municipality of Ostrach, which implemented similar measures two years ago. Owner of non -neutered cats with free run are asked to have their animals neutered to prevent uncontrolled propagation. The cost of the castration amounts to 180 to 200 euros for a cat and 110 to 130 euros for a hangover that must be borne by the owners. Through these measures, the city wants to protect the cats of the cats, but also reduce financial burdens in connection with abandoned cats that caused the city to cost 12,000 euros in the past year.

Another positive aspect of the regulation is the planned castration of cats, the owners of which cannot be determined within two days. The costs for the accommodation and castration of these animals will be charged to the owner. Martin Grillenberger, the head of the Sigmaringer animal shelter, supports the regulation and emphasizes the positive effects that it could have on the increase and health of the cats. Last year 100 kittens were recorded in the shelter, many of which were sick or had health problems. The increase in veterinary and castration costs is considered one of the reasons for the high number of find cats.

Additional support for the holder and animal rights activist

In order to promote the castration of cats, the city of Sigmaringen also carries out subsidies that ran from December 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019. During this time, the veterinary costs were offered: 30 euros for cats and 15 euros for hangover. After castration and labeling, the owners were able to submit their invoices to the city administration, whereby the treatment date had to be within the action period. It was pointed out that cats could be pregnant from February, which is why the castration was advised against high -prone animals. The registered cats are free of charge and can take place in the Tasso petting register or in the pet register of the German Animal Welfare Association, which increases the traceability and safety of the animals.

The cat protection regulation in Ostrach has proven itself, according to the city, where the number of find cats could be reduced from 15-20 to five a year. This has also prompted other communities, such as Bingen and Stetten on the cold market, to examine the introduction of similar regulations. This turnaround in cat protection policy could also indicate broader acceptance in other regions and shows how important animal welfare and responsible animal husbandry are.