Herry cruelty to animals in Wolmirstedt: dog brutally abused!

Herry cruelty to animals in Wolmirstedt: dog brutally abused!

In a shattering incident in Wolmirstedt (Börde district), a dog was abused on open road on Monday evening. According to the report of Tag24 watched a 17-year-old man, as a 27-year-old man moved and cheated on his dog several times. The dog screamed in pain and bleeding what the witness prompted to inform the police.

The officials arrived on site and withdrawn the dog to the man. So the animal could be brought to safety and handed over to an animal shelter. The dog's health is currently being checked while investigating the man. The veterinary office plans to initiate an aptitude test of the dog owner.

legal foundations of animal welfare

In Germany, the Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG) applies, which protects both pets and farm animals. According to § 17 of the law, the addition of considerable pain is punishable. But as lto , the sanctions for animal protection offenses are often weak. In 2020, only 1,027 people were convicted of such offenses, with 95% only finished fines.

An unpublished study also shows that many cases of torture, especially in farm animals, are not adequately pursued. The requirements for the detection of pain are high and many crimes are not at all known from the public prosecutor. Animal owners only expect a routine check every 17 years.

What to do with cruelty to animals?

If cruelty to animals is suspected, you should act quickly. The Tierschutzbund recommends to address the responsible directly, provided this is dangerously possible. Otherwise, it is important to document the grievances - such as with photos - and to inform the local police or animal welfare organization. Laying evidence of how the place and date of the incident, as well as details about those responsible, plays a crucial role.

The recent incidents in Wolmirstedt throw a light on the urgent problems in the field of animal protection and the need for effective measures. While the public remains sensitized, the question remains how consistently the judiciary acts in the persecution of animal welfare offenses. A rethink in dealing with animal welfare offenses is urgently required.