Nuremberg animal shelter under shock: emaciated rabbit Goliath redeemed!

Nuremberg animal shelter under shock: emaciated rabbit Goliath redeemed!

In Nuremberg, a tragic incident causes outrage in the shelter and with animal rights activists. On May 16, a rabbit was suspended in Asternstrasse and had serious health problems. It was thin, had bare spots, scaly fur and massive tooth misalignment. After X -rays, the employees of the Nuremberg animal shelter had to make the difficult decision on May 19 to redeem the rabbit, which they called "Goliath". This sad story heated the minds on Facebook, where many followers expressed their sympathy and horror about the fate of Goliath, while the shelter is looking for the responsible owner.

The exposure of animals is not only a moral, but also a criminal offense. The shelter asked for information in a public call and calls on the pet owners to be responsible. Similar incidents, such as that of Goliath, are common, especially in times when pets are perceived as inappropriate, such as after public holidays or in the event of changed living conditions.

further dropouts in the animal shelter

The animal shelter emphasizes that there is a mediation stop between Christmas and New Year, since the holidays for getting used to a new pet are often too turbulent. The campaign, which animals are often offered as gifts at Christmas time, shows the dangers associated with impulsive decisions. According to Four paws are exposed to hundreds of thousands of pets worldwide every day. This often happens after the holidays when the initial enthusiasm subsides.

worldwide you can see an increase in such cases, especially during and after the Covid 19 pandemic, as many people buy pets during the lockdown. With returning to normal, responsibility for the animals is often no longer sustainable, which leads to an increase in taxes and suspensions.

Aktuell in the Nuremberg animal shelter, including the dog Bozo and the bitch Hummel, are currently waiting for a new home. With these sad fates, the animal shelter recalls that there is a responsibility for a pet for a lifetime and that animals are not disposable objects.