Animal torturers in Monheim: Police are looking for evidence of cruel acts!

Animal torturers in Monheim: Police are looking for evidence of cruel acts!

In tranquil Monheim am Rhein, a frightening incident overshadows people's minds. On Friday morning, August 22, 2025, a witness alerted the police after discovering a cruelly mutilated rabbit in a meadow in front of an apartment building at Charlottenburger Straße 22. Three of the animal's four paws were severed and it also had several injuries. The police immediately initiated an investigation into a violation of the Animal Welfare Act because there is a suspicion that the animal was intentionally harmed in this way. It is also being examined whether there is a connection to a similar incident in Langenfeld, where a rabbit found dead with the same mutilations was discovered on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The criminal police have taken over the investigation and are asking the public for information about suspicious people or the origin of the rabbit. Information can be given to the police in Monheim on 02173 9594-6350 to track down the animal abuser.

What's going wrong?

Such incidents shed a bright light on the current problems in the area of ​​animal protection in Germany. According to an unpublished study, there are shocking deficiencies in the sanctioning of cruelty, not only to domestic animals, but also to farm animals such as pigs, cattle and chickens. Although German animal welfare criminal law applies to all animals, enforcement of the laws appears to be very lax. According to the provisions of Section 17 No. 1 of the Animal Welfare Act, killing an animal without a reasonable reason is a punishable offense. But in 2020, just 1,027 people were convicted of animal welfare crimes, with around 95% of them getting away with fines.

This is particularly alarming when you consider that around 700 million animals are slaughtered in Germany every year. The number of prison sentences actually imposed is negligible; In only one of around 150 cases processed was such a decision made. Political influences and connections seem to hinder the consistent application of animal welfare criminal law. On average, animal owners are only checked every 17 years, and animal cruelty incidents often never reach the public prosecutor's office. How much responsibility does society have in this context?

A call for awareness

The police in Monheim are not only looking for the perpetrator of these terrible acts, but also for a way to raise public awareness of the issue of animal protection. It is high time that we take a stand together against animal cruelty. “We hope for lots of information from residents and animal lovers,” says a police spokesman. The case shows how important it is for a committed civil society that does not look away and pays attention to the rights of our animal companions. This is the only way to rethink animal protection and ensure that cruel actions have consequences.

Stay vigilant, dear readers. Be aware of your surroundings and notify authorities if you notice any suspicious activity. Let us work together to ensure that animals in our city can live safely and securely.