It was the morning of September 4 when a passerby noticed a shoebox next to a garbage can in Vienna’s Arenberg Park. Unsuspectingly, the passerby opened the box out of curiosity and saw in it three little puppies that must have seen the light of day only a few hours earlier.
The image presented to the emergency services was heartbreaking. The three puppies cried desperately for their mother, who was nowhere to be seen. The still blind and deaf mongrel puppies were severely hypothermic and had probably been without water for several hours. Animal Control immediately rushed to the TierQuarTier, where the puppies immediately received first aid.
Feed every three hours
“Meanwhile, the male had to be transferred to the veterinary clinic because he had an infection. His two sisters stayed with us for the time being and were fed, massaged and warmed up every three hours,” said Katrin T., animal rescue worker.
It wasn’t clear at the time whether the three puppies — who were christened “Sirina”, “Selena” and “Stelios” — would survive. In addition to hypothermia, the trio was also diagnosed with a skin rash. For three days, the animal rescue team lovingly cared for the puppies — especially Katrin T., who also spent a night at the TierQuarTier caring for her foundlings. When it became clear that the three had survived the worst, they were allowed to move together to an experienced foster family.
There the three develop excellently – meanwhile they have opened their eyes and are interested in exploring their surroundings. “That ‘Sirina’, ‘Selen’ and ‘Stelios’ survived is a small miracle. Someone put her in a shoebox, dumped her and left her to die. You have to say it clearly and unequivocally: this is a very cruel torture of animals,” said TierQuarTier operations manager Thomas Benda with dismay. “The three only have a chance of a new life thanks to the rapid intervention of the animal rescue service and the loving care of many involved,” he added.
The TierQuarTier Wien is now calling on the help of the population: Did you see anything unusual or do you know where the abandoned animals came from? Please contact the Lost and Found Pet Service of the City of Vienna on tel.: 01/4000 80 60.
Source: Krone
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
