SOS from Würzburg: Animal shelter is urgently looking for a home for sweet furry friends!

SOS from Würzburg: Animal shelter is urgently looking for a home for sweet furry friends!

There is currently an urgent call for animal lovers in Würzburg! The summer season has ensured that numerous animals are waiting in the animal shelter to finally find a loving home. Maxim Iochim, the animal shelter's press spokesman, makes it clear: Many of these animals come from difficult situations - be it through abandonment, as offspring of animals born in the animal shelter, or through surrenders from owners who can no longer care for them. This situation is not new, as many animal shelters see an increase in new arrivals in the summer months. More and more people are giving up their animals or abandoning them, which is making the situation tense in many facilities. Mainpost reports on this call, so let's go looking for a perfect companion.

One of the heartfelt animals in the Würzburg animal shelter is the 10-year-old mixed-breed dog Feli. Feli is a loyal dog who likes to take care of her people. She is neutered and has a lot of love and playfulness, but she is often suspicious of strangers. It is therefore important that potential new owners have a good knack for handling her. For Feli, children in the household are an exclusion criterion. If you would like to help her find a new home, further information is available on 0931-84324. Tierheim Würzburg also offers many details about Feli and other animals that are waiting to be adopted.

Keeping pets in Germany: numbers and trends

Statista Almost half of all households in Germany have pets. Cats are very popular: around 15.7 million live in German households. The dog follows as the second most popular type of pet, only slightly behind. Many people don't want to go without their furry friends on vacation and have family or friends look after their animals, while special animal boarding facilities are not particularly popular.

However, the decision to have a pet also comes with responsibility, as care takes time and can also be expensive - especially for dogs that require regular walks, vet visits and constant care. However, pet ownership also shows that many animal lovers are willing to invest in high-quality products to ensure the well-being of their animals. Interestingly, a third of pet owners adopt from shelters, although many animals continue to be purchased directly from breeders. In recent years, demand for new pets, which rose during the coronavirus pandemic, has fallen sharply.