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Scandal in animal protection: dog abandoned in front of Olper animal shelter!
A staff dog was abandoned in front of the Olper animal shelter. Animal rights activists are looking for clues to their owner.
Scandal in animal protection: dog abandoned in front of Olper animal shelter!
On Monday morning, September 30th, the Olper animal shelter experienced an incident that not only caused a stir, but also aroused the community's sympathy. An employee found a staff dog tied up in front of the animal shelter gate, snuggled up on a damp blanket. Next to her was a handwritten letter from the former owner, complaining about his unemployment and lack of money. He also admitted that his dog had unexpected behavioral problems. However, the name and age of the animal remained unknown. The incident was picked up by Lokalplus and quickly created a wave of sympathy on social media.
Within 24 hours, the Facebook post about the incident received thousands of reactions, over 500 comments and was shared nearly 3,000 times. “Man is the greatest beast,” said one of the commentators in a similarly outraged discussion about the inhumane abandonment conditions created, as well as in other cases of abandoned dogs, most recently in Bochum and Cologne, where a sick dog was left at a motorway rest stop. These incidents highlight the sad reality that many pet owners in difficult financial situations do not resort to other solutions and simply abandon their animals instead of seeking help. This problem was also addressed by wa.de.
Help and support for the dog
The Olper animal shelter has now taken the necessary steps to help the dog. She is chipped but not registered, which makes it difficult to find her previous owner. Animal protection associations are calling on the public to report information about the dog's origins. Elke Stellbrink, the chairwoman of the Olpe Animal Welfare Association, says that the animal has been very friendly so far, but is showing behavioral problems that could indicate pain. A veterinary examination will be carried out to check for possible bone problems.
The animal shelter hopes that someone knows the former owner. Information can be sent directly to the email address info@tierheim-olpe.de. The disturbing images of the dog tied to a lamppost and the emotional story of her predecessor touch the hearts of many people who support the interests of animals. Such incidents have caused outrage not only in Olpe, but also in other parts of North Rhine-Westphalia, such as Bochum.
A call to responsibility
The situation surrounding the staff dog and similar cases remind us that there are people who are in financial difficulties and, in desperation, resort to fatal decisions. But the animal welfare association appeals to all animal owners that abandoning it is always a criminal offense and that there are always alternatives if you can no longer keep an animal. The wave of solidarity for the staff dog shows that there are many who are committed to the welfare of animals and that the community can stand together to help animals in need.