Unknown people injure Turkish pigeon in Fellbach - animal protection sounds the alarm!

Unknown people injure Turkish pigeon in Fellbach - animal protection sounds the alarm!

In Fellbach, an incident that occurred on the evening of July 5th is causing waves in animal protection. A Turkish pigeon was shot and seriously injured by previously unknown perpetrators. The unfortunate pigeon was found at the Meißenerstrasse entrance, and the finder, who wishes to remain anonymous, did not hesitate to inform the animal protection organization PETA about the incident. This shows once again how important awareness of animal protection is, not only in Fellbach, but everywhere.

But such violence against animals is not an isolated case. PETA, the world's largest animal protection organization with over 5 million supporters, has highlighted in its recent reports the inadequacies in animal welfare in various parts of Germany, including Saxony-Anhalt. The organization criticizes various incidents, ranging from inadequate animal protection measures to the danger posed by carriages on the road. Recently, a horse-drawn carriage crashed in Saxony-Anhalt, causing a passenger to be slightly injured. According to PETA, a ban on horse-drawn carriages should be on the political agenda as a matter of urgency, as such vehicles can lead to dangerous situations on the road.

A call to action

PETA is also calling for the introduction of a dog license to reduce biting incidents and counteract the trend towards impulse purchases of dogs. Animal protection in Saxony-Anhalt is considered backwards compared to other federal states, and PETA plans to continue to denounce this situation. The organization has already collected 115,000 signatures for the “Great Apes Out of Zoos” campaign to shed light on the psychological problems faced by zoo animals.

The current debates about animal protection and animal welfare are also very popular among the general population. A survey found that many consumers are willing to pay more for products with better animal welfare standards. Animal and nature protection is viewed as an important aspect of sustainability, especially by vegetarians and vegans, which is also reflected in purchasing decisions.

The situation in Germany

There are currently around 34 million pets living in Germany, with dogs being among the most popular. However, animal welfare measures in livestock farming are controversial. Around 48 million animals, excluding poultry, are slaughtered in this country every year. This number illustrates how critically the topic of animal welfare is discussed and how strongly it is influenced by the indispensable questions of animal husbandry.

The Farm Animal Welfare Council's five freedoms - freedom from hunger and thirst, freedom from husbandry-related discomfort, freedom from pain, injury or illness, freedom to engage in normal species-specific behavior, and freedom from fear and stress - form a guide to improving animal welfare. It remains to be seen whether it will actually be possible to guarantee these freedoms for all animals.

Overall, the incident with the Turkish pigeon is another alarm call for society to actively promote animal protection. The voice of animal protection organizations such as PETA should be taken seriously in order to prevent such incidents in the future and not to lose sight of the welfare of the animals.

The current discussion makes it clear: every animal has a right to a life without fear and pain, and it is up to all of us to stand up for this.

ZVW reports on the tragic incident in Fellbach; more about the demands and initiatives of MZ; and detailed analyzes of animal protection and animal welfare can be found at Statista.