Animal protection in need: Würzburg animal shelter is urgently looking for new home!

Animal protection in need: Würzburg animal shelter is urgently looking for new home!

The summer months not only bring sun and holiday joys, but also a challenge for animal shelters in Germany. The animal shelter in Würzburg finds it difficult to accommodate the numerous four -legged friends in their care. The focus is particularly on the bitch Feli, who has been looking for a new home since July. Maximi Iochim, spokesman for the Würzburg animal shelter, reports on the current challenges and the search for loving new families for the animals. According to Mainpost come from difficult situations-born or from their former owners submitted.

Feli is a 10-year-old mixed breed dog who wants to take care of her people loyally. Although it has a gentle character, it needs a clear lead, especially since it has a leash obligation that is caused by an incident with another dog. Curious and playful, she can spend the best times with her people, but should not live in a household with children. "The new owners need a good hand in dealing with her," adds Iochim. If you are interested, you can contact 0931-84324 for further information.

overcrowded animal shelters - a sad reality

The problem is not only limited to Würzburg. According to a trend survey by the German Animal Welfare Association, 69% of the animal shelters report a high capacity utilization, while 49% are already fully or overfilled. Only 18% of the facilities can still absorb animals. Among other things, the reasons include the aftermath of Corona pandemic, which have led to rash pet purchases, as well as rising costs for veterinary services. "People often overwhelm responsibility for an animal," says Thomas Schröder, President of the German Animal Welfare Association. This means that more and more animals are being handed over, mostly due to lack of time or financial burdens.

• overcrowded animal shelters: 69% report high utilization.
• 49% are full or overvolved.
• 82% of the animal shelters surveyed have recorded an increase in the supervised animals since 2022.
• 74% are increasingly absorbed by sick animals that are difficult to convey.

For many animal shelters, this situation means that they have to impose an absorption stops. This illustrates the urgency that future pet owners are well informed in advance and are clear about responsibility. According to the German Animal Welfare Association, it is important to seriously integrate the animals into the family instead of letting them back behind on vacation or adopting it.

The numbers are alarming and show us that something really has to be done. So if you have a heart for animals and is ready to take responsibility, you should look for ways to offer a new home to a emergency fur. Information and other animals that are waiting for a loving home are available at Tierheim-wuerzburg.de and on tiereschutzbund.de .