Alfie, the 15-year-old dog, hopes for a loving home!

Alfie, the 15-year-old dog, hopes for a loving home!

In the Cologne-Dellbrück animal shelter, a touching story causes a sensation: the 15-year-old dog Alfie, who was conveyed to a new home by a illness of his owner, returns to the shelter. During this time, not only Alfies Health was affected, but the challenges for his new family were also increasing. Alfie suffers from gastrointestinal problems and has chronic eye inflammation, which is why his condition is described as "anything but stable". Now it is considered whether a new mediation would make sense for him or whether he should stay in the shelter where he needs care every day.

Despite his health problems, Alfies drives zest for life: he likes to go for a walk, even if he is often tired and his senses are clouded. In the shelter he got on well with other dogs and has firm rituals that give him security. The nurses are unsure whether a move for Alfie would be the right decision. Nevertheless, they hope that he can enjoy his rest of life, whether in a new home or in the shelter.

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The current animal welfare situation

In recent years, the absorption of animals in animal shelters and catchment stations has kept at a high level. According to a [statistics on animal welfare] (https://tierschutz.com/sts- animal protection statistics-2022- recording-in-animal-and-catching stations, the challenges for animal shelters have not lowered. This development shows that the need for support and a strong network of helpers is essential to help animals in need like Alfie.

Hope lives that people stand up for the animals and give them a better life. Alfies story is just an example of many that shows us how important the commitment and support for animal shelters and their residents are.