Puzzle by 80 disappeared rabbits in the Black Forest: animal rights activists warn of inbreeding

Puzzle by 80 disappeared rabbits in the Black Forest: animal rights activists warn of inbreeding

The disappearance of the rabbits in the Black Forest

Around 80 rabbits have disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the Black Forest, which not only gets the local animal rights activists, but also excited the public. This incident not only raises questions regarding the well -being of the animals, but also illuminates the problem of the species -appropriate attitude of pets in the region.

criticism of animal husbandry

Julia Stubenbord, the state representative for animal welfare, expressed a sharply about the attitude of the rabbits. She explained that it was not common to keep such a number of rabbits together and that this does not correspond to the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. "The owner must have the necessary knowledge and skills, especially when it comes to separating the animals from gender or neutering them," said the veterinary doctor. Stubenbord also warns of the consequences of an uncontrolled propagation that not only endangered the health of the animals, but can also lead to genetic defects.

The time frame and current investigations

The rabbits have been considered to be disappeared since July 15. They once lived in an enclosure of the Verena’s Parkhotel in Löffingen, in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. After the suspected theft, which is examined by the police in South Baden, there is information that some animals may have been spotted in the nearby municipality of Lenzkirch. However, the police are reluctant and emphasized that all information is carefully checked.

The view of the hotel owner

Verena Reichle, the hotel's owner, was shocked by the disappearance of the animals. The rabbits, who have been living on the site since 2018, had experienced an unexpected increase this year, which Reichle attributed to a non -neutered animal. In order to prevent further reproduction, she actively looked for help from the veterinary office and planned to reduce the number of animals to 15 to 20 animals. She had already taken steps to separate the sexes.

events before disappearing

The veterinary office has been involved in the case since April after problems with inbreeding were determined during controls. The animals lived in a confined space, which is health risks for them. On June 19, the veterinary office ordered the resolution of the inventory. Unfortunately there was sad news on July 8 when a dead young animal was found. It was planned to get the male animals out on July 16, but at that time the entire inventory had already disappeared.

importance of animal welfare and future measures

The incident illustrates the challenges associated with pet posture. Animal welfare officer Stubenbord has asked the community to actively take care of the well -being of animals and to comply with the applicable laws. The case will not only represent an important lesson as a pet owner for the rabbits concerned, but for the entire region.

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