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Göttingen: Abandoned puppy rescued from problematic apartment block!
A Maltese puppy was rescued from a paper bin in Göttingen. He probably comes from a problematic block of flats.
Göttingen: Abandoned puppy rescued from problematic apartment block!
A Maltese puppy that was recently found in a paper bin caused a stir in Göttingen. The little guy was in a worrying condition - severely weakened and with one eye stuck shut. The Duderstadt animal shelter took him in and treated him to cure his sore ears and general weakness.
The puppy's origins are still uncertain. The animal shelter suspects he comes from a problematic apartment block on Groner Landstrasse. This block of flats has struggled with poor conditions for years and is constantly featured in the news. An employee of the local waste disposal company even showed interest in adopting the little puppy. So far, the puppy is the 20th dog to be rescued from the district this year, most of which are small, white breeds such as Havanese or Maltese.
A widespread problem
The case in Göttingen highlights the larger problem of illegal animal trafficking in Germany. According to that German Animal Welfare Association At least 731 animals were traded illegally in 221 cases in 2023, although the number of unreported cases is probably even higher. A particular focus is on dogs, which are often separated from their mother far too early and raised under conditions that violate animal welfare.
Cases like this are not isolated cases. The country and animal shelters struggle every day with the consequences of illegal trade, which not only endangers the welfare of the animals, but also places enormous strain on the animal shelters' financial resources. In 2023, caring for confiscated animals will cost the homes an average of 25 euros per day.
New EU regulation on the way
In order to counteract such conditions, the EU has passed a new regulation that is intended to curb the illegal animal trade. Uniform rules for breeding and selling pets will be introduced. An important aspect of this regulation is the good traceability of the origin of dogs and cats. The EU reform Among other things, it provides for a chip requirement for both animal species and only allows online sales if the provider can be clearly identified.
But animal protection organizations criticize the regulation as inadequate and are calling for a comprehensive ban on online trading in animals, with the exception of reputable animal shelters. There is also a push for stricter compliance with legal requirements against the docking of body parts and the breeding of traits that are harmful to health.
The case of the puppy found in Göttingen illustrates how urgently there is a need for action. The calls for more protection for animals and comprehensive regulation of the pet trade are becoming ever louder in order to prevent such tragedies in the future.