Sad farewell: Lost two beloved cats in the Harz

Sad farewell: Lost two beloved cats in the Harz

Quedlinburg, Deutschland - In the Harz, sad news has gone through the social networks: In the Quedlinburg animal shelter, the two cats Molly and Merle had to live their lives. The loss not only shakes the nursing team, but also many animal lovers who were connected to the two animals. In a moving Facebook post, the animal shelter expressed its grief over the deceased cats, who suffered from a serious neurological disorder and were lovingly looked after for over nine months. However, their state of health increased increasingly and they could hardly stand anymore. The team asked itself the dark question of whether it was right to let the cats suffer.

After careful consideration, the nurses chose the difficult path to redeem Molly and Merle from their suffering. In a veterinary practice in the Harz, three employees said goodbye to the two cats while they gently fell asleep in their hands. The intimate connection they had developed during the time of care to the animals will remain unforgettable. This sad episode also takes a look at the deep responsibility that animal shelters take on when it comes to giving animals a worthy life.

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The case of Molly and Merle once again shows the challenges with which animal shelters are faced with daily. Many people may not be fully aware of the responsibility associated with the keeping of an animal. Information about species -appropriate animal husbandry and understanding for the needs of animals play a central role in animal welfare. A lot is discussed in Germany about animal welfare, and various aspects come into focus. For example, the Begrip animal welfare is based on the five freedoms that are essential for the well -being of animals: freedom of hunger and thirst, freedom of symptoms, freedom of pain and fear as well as the possibility of living out species -specific behavior. These freedoms are a decisive criterion for evaluating the quality of life of animals.

A recent survey has shown that a large part of the consumer is willing to spend more money on better animal husbandry conditions. Around 50 percent of the respondents stated that they were willing to pay higher prices for quality products that are produced animal -friendly. On the other hand, animal welfare organizations such as PETA and the German Animal Welfare Association have taken on important tasks to draw attention to the grievances and demand changes. Regular donations and civic engagement can be supported so that they can continue to fight for the good of the animals in the future. In 2023, around 8.3 percent of private donations in Germany flowed into animal welfare, which shows that awareness of these topics is growing.

The case of the two cats once again illustrated how important it is to stand up for the well -being of animals. Molly and Merle will be remembered, not only for their suffering, but also for love and commitment that their nurses gave them. It is the responsibility of society to ensure that such stories no longer have to be told so often and that every animal receives the chance of a happy life.