The outdated accommodations at the animal shelter Innsbruck-Mentlberg are overcrowded. If the state backs off, the large-scale doghouse project is also in danger of collapsing. Due to the general price increase, the costs would explode to 2.1 million euros plus 300,000 development costs. The Animal Protection therefore announces a drastic step.
A seized or abandoned dog – and no one wants or can take care of it! This scenario threatens in Tyrol in a few days. At the worst possible time. “Because more and more people report that they can no longer afford their pets due to the enormous price increases,” says Christoph Lauscher, president of the animal protection association for Tyrol. At the same time, there are about 30 dogs in 50-year-old dormitories, which are no longer up to date.
The veterinary authorities also see the need for action
“The veterinary authorities also point this out during the checks,” emphasizes Lauscher. A new dog house should bring relief. Eleven spacious rooms including an outdoor area, in which groups are also possible. The Dierenbescherming believed that the project, initially estimated at 1.5 million euros, was already in the starting blocks. Conversations with the responsible LHStv. Josef Geisler and the state construction department went very well. The state must pay 40 percent, the club 40 percent and the city of Innsbruck 20 percent.
However, the state of Tyrol does not want to support the price increases
“Last week I got a call from Geisler’s office, the state has withdrawn its commitment,” Lauscher laments. There was no detailed justification. One thing is clear: the wave of inflation is also pushing up the cost estimate for the dog house, according to Lauscher it is now 2.4 million euros including development. “If construction can’t start this year, the promises are also void,” says Lauscher, who is under time pressure.
The animal protection association does not want to continue under the current circumstances. “We need to reduce capacity from 30 to about half or even a third. There will be no more new recordings,” Lauscher announced in the coming week.
In case of escalation, Land would have to take care of found animals and confiscate four-legged friends
The state refers to the annual 350,000 euros for the ongoing operation of the animal shelter and 35,000 euros for the infrastructure. “We have already reached the ceiling with the funding commitment of 600,000 euros for the dog house, an increase to 1 million euros is not justifiable,” LHStv responded. Geisler. The state has repeatedly proposed a review of the project and is now seeking a solution “in the interest of the dogs and taxpayers”. Both sides emphasize the willingness to talk, escalating matters would become difficult: dog emergencies and many other matters would then be directly a matter for the country!
Source: Krone
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