PETA warns: Heat at the small animal fair in Bad Schwartau threatens animals!

PETA warns: Heat at the small animal fair in Bad Schwartau threatens animals!

There is great excitement in Bad Schwartau. On Sunday, July 6th, the pedigree poultry breeding association is holding its next small animal fair. Poultry and rabbits will be presented there from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. However, the event is under critical observation, particularly from the animal protection organization PETA. This raises serious concerns about the high temperatures, which could pose a danger to the animals. Jana Hoger from PETA calls on the Ostholstein Veterinary Office to cancel the event in order to prevent the animals from suffering heat collapse. However, the association can point to approval from the Food Safety and Animal Health Department and emphasizes that such an exchange - in contrast to exhibitions - does not involve an evaluation of the animals, as ln-online.de reports white.

“The welfare of the animals is our top priority,” assure Marion Kapke and Gundula Derlin, the chairmen of the association. They emphasize that the event is monitored by an experienced team and that the animals are housed in the shade, while the cages are also well ventilated. Nevertheless, the discussion about pedigree poultry and rabbit breeding remains controversial. PETA criticizes the fact that the external appearance of the animals is often the focus and that many breeds have health problems. PETA instead recommends that people adopt animals from shelters rather than supporting breeders.

The heated debate about animal welfare

The topic of animal protection and animal welfare is becoming increasingly important, not only in Germany but worldwide. In Germany, around 34 million pets live in private households, including 15.9 million cats, 10.5 million dogs and around 4.3 million small animals. The need for safe living conditions and animal-friendly treatment is therefore high. According to a survey, 50 percent of consumers could imagine paying more for meat products if they could be sure that animal welfare labels were adhered to, as an analysis by Statista shows.

However, the debate also highlights the dual role of organizations like PETA. Critics accuse the animal protection organization of not doing enough to reduce the number of animals in animal shelters. The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) has launched a campaign against the euthanasia of animals and is focusing on PETA. It is cited that PETA has had high euthanasia rates in its animal shelters in the past. This dynamic leads to the question: How can we treat animals responsibly while ensuring their well-being?

Public perception and animal protection

In times when consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of their decisions, animal welfare is becoming an important aspect of sustainability. Over 8.3 percent of private donations in Germany go towards animal protection. Promoting initiatives aimed at improving the lives of animals should go hand in hand with raising awareness of the importance of adopting animals from shelters. Because while one side focuses on the breeding and beauty of the animals, it is society's responsibility to also find a voice for the less fortunate animals, who are often difficult to place.