Cruel find: Two cats discovered suffering in a transport box between Braunschweig!

Cruel find: Two cats discovered suffering in a transport box between Braunschweig!

On October 2nd, an attentive walker between Braunschweig and Cremlingen made a shocking discovery that shocked the animal protection community. He discovered a closed cat carrier containing the remains of a cat and an empty food bowl. According to the man's description, it could be that the cat was placed alive in the container or even thrown down the embankment to starve and die of thirst. The finder immediately shared his discovery on Facebook and pointed out that the cat was not placed lifeless in the box, but rather had curled up, which makes the circumstances seem even more tragic. The Lower Saxony police were informed and took over the box, which actually contained two dead cats, which were then handed over to the local animal shelter. Unfortunately, both cats were not chipped, which made it impossible to identify the owners. The animal corpses were ultimately disposed of without any evidence of the perpetrator or perpetrators responsible.

The finder struggled with the hope that the person responsible for this cruel crime would be found. He appealed to the public to contact police if anyone had any information about the cat box or its contents. Animal protection is an extremely important issue in Germany, and the case makes it clear how necessary the protection of animals is in this country. As the Braunschweig animal protection organization, which has been active since 1882, emphasizes, they are committed to treating animals respectfully and offer temporary accommodation to homeless animals or animals in need until they can be rehomed or returned. In addition, an animal rescue service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for citizens and animals, which is essential when such incidents occur.

Animal protection and animal welfare in Germany

The topic of animal welfare is becoming increasingly controversial in Germany, especially with regard to animal husbandry and food production. The Farm Animal Welfare Council's five freedoms are a crucial benchmark for defining animal welfare. These include freedom from hunger and thirst, freedom from posture-related discomfort, freedom from pain, injury or illness, freedom to express species-specific behavior and freedom from fear and stress. The circumstances that were uncovered in the case of the cats are all the more dramatic.

There are currently around 34 million pets living in Germany, with cats and dogs being the most popular companions. Despite legally regulated minimum standards for livestock farming and the protection of pets, there are still many challenges in animal protection. It is becoming increasingly popular that consumers are willing to pay more for animal-friendly products; In a 2021 survey, 50 percent of respondents could imagine paying a higher price for meat products. In recent years, the number of animal tests has also decreased, a significant sign of a growing awareness of animal welfare among consumers.

Given the tragic events surrounding the found cat box, we all hope that awareness of animal welfare will be raised. Animal protection organizations and the legislature continue to have the responsibility to help animals in need and to punish such offenses consistently. It is up to each and every one of us to set an example and stand up for the rights of animals so that such incidents do not happen again in the future.