Saxony saves animal shelters: Two million euros in funding from 2025!

Saxony saves animal shelters: Two million euros in funding from 2025!

There is good news for animal shelters in Saxony: financial support will be significantly increased. From now on, 2 million euros will flow into the animal shelters every year, an increase of 1.3 million euros. This increase applies retroactively from January 1, 2025 and is a welcome relief for many institutions that have struggled with financial constraints in recent years. Politician Petra Köpping emphasizes the social importance of animal shelters and emphasizes that the funding serves to maintain and strengthen animal protection associations in Saxony. The funds are divided: 500,000 euros are earmarked for investments, while 1.5 million euros are used for ongoing costs such as food, care and medical care. n-tv.de reports that…

But these positive developments come in the context of a worrying situation for animal shelters nationwide. According to the German Animal Welfare Association, the situation remains tense in many places, particularly due to financial uncertainty and the increasing number of lost animals. President Thomas Schröder speaks of a situation that is “more dramatic than ever before”. Municipalities often shirk their responsibility for the care costs of found animals, which puts additional strain on animal shelters. “The authorities know that we cannot refuse animals,” criticizes Schröder and calls for more support. mdr.de reports that...

Financial challenges and increasing needs

Inflation and the uncertain economic situation mean that the willingness to donate to animal shelters is decreasing. In these times, the facilities are particularly dependent on animal-loving people who not only donate money, but also offer their time. The pressure on many animal shelters in Central Germany, especially in Saxony, is enormous. The German Animal Welfare Association warns that many animal shelters are in the worst crisis since reunification. mdr.de explains further...

The challenges are also reflected in the delayed acceptance of new animals. Many dogs and cats often wait years for a new home. It can be observed that the doors of the animal shelters are overflowing not only metaphorically but also physically. The population's willingness to help is required, not only through financial support, but also through voluntary work.

Outlook for support

The new funding could help shed some light on this challenging situation by covering ongoing costs and ensuring the animal shelters' viability. The planned consumption foundation for long-term support has not yet been implemented, which underlines the urgency of the current situation. It remains to be seen whether this increase in funding will actually have a long-term positive impact on the animal shelters or whether further measures will be necessary to support and maintain the animal protection associations in Saxony. n-tv.de summarizes the situation...