Touching farewell: Quedlinburg animal shelter mourns Molly and Merle

Touching farewell: Quedlinburg animal shelter mourns Molly and Merle

Painful news has hit the hearts of many animal lovers in the Harz Mountains: two cats, Molly and Merle, have died in the local animal shelter. These two furry friends were part of the shelter team for nine months and suffered from a severe neurological disorder known as ataxia. This disease, which can also cause similar symptoms in humans, affects balance and motor skills, which led to a dramatic decline in the quality of life for the two cats. Their health had deteriorated so much that they could hardly stand on their feet and became dissatisfied and growly. This was reported by News38.

The animal shelter's care team found itself making a difficult decision. After careful consideration, they decided not to let the cats suffer any further and supported them in their final step. In an emotional atmosphere, three nurses said goodbye to the two, who ultimately fell asleep gently. The team's deep connection with Molly and Merle was expressed in a moving Facebook post that expressed their devastation at their loss. In this context, the team teased the idea of ​​the Rainbow Bridge, a symbolic place for deceased animals.

Neurological disorders in cats

But what exactly is ataxia? Neurological disorders like these can affect feline animals similarly to humans and other living creatures. The condition arises from problems in the nervous system. This includes the brain, spine, and nerves that send signals to muscles and organs to control functional behavior. The most common symptoms include not only a “drunken” gait, but also difficulty walking, sudden blindness or even seizures. Unfortunately, the team at the shelter had to deal with the severe signs of this disease and realized how badly Molly and Merle were affected. According to Point.pet, such impairments are common and can worsen over time.

Support for animals in need remains a key concern. The organization Rassekatzen in Not is committed to helping cats in need. The aim is to support not only animal shelters, but also animal welfare organizations and private individuals who are looking for a new home for their animals. Those interested can check out memberships and information about cats on the homepage. The opportunity to specifically promote cats who are looking for a new home is available using forms that can be found on their website.

The sad events surrounding Molly and Merle once again illustrate how important animal protection is and how much the community has to stick together to give other animals in need a voice.