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Neglected Yorkshire terriers on B244: investigations after accident!
On August 10, 2025, three frightened Yorkshire terriers were discovered in Helmstedt. A fourth dog died in an accident. The police are investigating.
Neglected Yorkshire terriers on B244: investigations after accident!
On Sunday morning, August 10, 2025, a woman made a sad discovery while walking her dog near a nursery on Federal Highway 244. How news38.de reported that she saw three small Yorkshire terriers sitting in a grass verge on the side of the road, frightened and neglected.
The warning from the attentive witness quickly alerted the police. When officers arrived, it was apparent that the three dogs were not chipped and their exact ages remain unknown. A male dog and two female dogs were carefully placed in the patrol car and taken to the nearest animal shelter.
A tragic fate
The dogs' situation was all the more depressing because a fourth Yorkshire terrier was not as lucky. He had recently been hit by a car on the B 244 and despite immediate veterinary help, the dog died at the scene of the accident blaulichtmyk.de holds on. Witnesses say the dogs were discovered around 4:30 a.m. while the woman was out with her own dog.
The police and veterinary office of the Helmstedt district have now started investigations to clarify the origin of the dogs. They are looking for other witnesses who may know something about the abandonment of the animals. Information can be submitted by calling 05351/5210 or by email to pressestelle@pi-wob.polizei.niedersachsen.de.
Problematic abandonment of pets
This incident is not an isolated incident and reflects a worrying problem, as demonstrated by the current situation in animal shelters. Very current, how rbb24.de According to reports, the Berlin animal shelter took in 147 animals during the summer holidays, including numerous abandoned pets. This shows how great the suffering of animals is and how much it is up to us to treat our four-legged friends responsibly.
The Animal Welfare Association for Berlin emphasizes that abandoning animals is not only morally reprehensible, but also prohibited by law. Anyone who leaves their animals behind in distress can face fines of up to 25,000 euros. Animal shelters do not see themselves as animal boarding houses, they are more of a refuge for animals in need, who often have to be cared for for months before they can be adopted.
The frightening circumstances in which these four Yorkshire terriers were found are another example of the urgent need for more education about what it means to own a pet. Responsibility for an animal doesn't just end when you get into difficult situations. Help and support are always available through animal shelters.