Holiday season: How to ensure the well-being of your pet!

Holiday season: How to ensure the well-being of your pet!

The summer holidays are just around the corner and many pet owners are wondering what to do with their beloved pets during the vacation. Nobody wants their four-legged friend to suffer from absence. Gerd Schmidt, the chairman of the Neuburg Animal Welfare Association, sends a clear signal: “Animals should only be given to trusted people to ensure optimal care.” Sitting out the situation or even leaving the animal in the apartment is not only irresponsible, but also punishable. Both active abandonment and passive abandonment of pets can be considered animal cruelty Animal protection legislation clearly demonstrate.

Good care of the animals during the holiday season is therefore essential. If a suitable private individual cannot be found, animal shelters are a valuable alternative. Schmidt emphasizes: “We are happy to take in animals, even if the accommodation is only temporary.” According to him, there are currently around 60 dogs and cats, 11 horses, 4 pigs and 3 goats available at the Neuburg animal shelter. Around 400 hedgehogs have already been cared for this year, many of them suffering from malnutrition or parasites.

Choosing the right care

When planning a trip, pet owners should not only think about their own well-being, but also that of their four-legged friends. A well-thought-out decision must be made: Is the animal stress-resistant? Can it stay at home or does it have to go to a pet hotel? The care requirements vary greatly and depend heavily on the type of pet. Human-bound animals such as dogs usually require more intensive care than stationary pets such as cats or rabbits.

To avoid stress, early planning is advisable. Experts recommend starting preparations 4 to 6 weeks before departure. This also includes a health check at the vet and a refresher on vaccinations. If you want to travel abroad with your pet, you should also take care of an EU pet passport - this is all part of the process good organization.

Legal aspects

For most pet owners, the question is not only of compatibility, but also of legal responsibility. Pet owners are liable for any damage their pets cause, regardless of their location. In this context, it is advisable to take out liability insurance for dogs and not to neglect the castration of cats in order to prevent uncontrolled reproduction. The animal protection association is observing an increasingly worrying trend in this area, as many pet owners do not have their animals neutered.

Overall, it is clear that legal requirements and animal protection are of great importance during the holiday season. The upcoming discussion about a cat protection ordinance for the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district is also being followed with interest by many animal lovers. In conclusion, properly planned vacation times can and should be pleasant not only for people, but also for their animals.