Not only on World Animal Protection Day today, the “Animal Corner” comes into action for four-legged friends in need – such as in the moving case involving the animal-loving B. family from Burgenland. Politically, there is still much to be done and fought for in the field of animal protection.
A woman from Burgenland devoted her entire life to caring for cats from animal shelters. But a brain tumor brutally tore the 56-year-old from her daily life. Since being placed in hospice, the 80-year-old mother has had to care for dozens of cats and a dog, but the elderly lady needs care herself and is at the end of her strength.
Very slowly, leaning on her cane, Mrs. B. from the Mattersburg neighborhood welcomes the Animal Corner team to her front yard. As she gets closer, she shouts, “I’m so sorry, I feel so sorry for the animals. But I can’t do it anymore!” Asking for help was not easy for the elderly person; she has mastered many things herself throughout her life; her husband died decades ago.
Family tragedy
She gathers all her strength and leads “Krone” animal corner owner Maggie Entenfellner to her daughter’s house, where 45 cats have found a home. “You know, it’s all so sad. My husband died of pancreatic cancer, I have colon cancer and our daughter is now dying of a brain tumor. But I think it is very important that our animals go to real animal lovers, so that they continue to have a good life,” says the long-suffering lady.
This mission is not an everyday occurrence for Maggie Entenfellner either, although the animal corner “Krone” receives many requests for help. “When I heard the story, it was immediately clear that we had to deal with it immediately and that we could not leave Mrs. B. alone. We move all cats to our cat house ‘Krone’, provide them with medical care and let them rest. We have to wait and decide individually whether and which animals can be rehomed.”
Successful use
The courageous rescue operation started with a team of five. Each velvet paw was carefully placed in a prepared shipping box and, as a precaution, immediately treated with an anti-parasitic agent. The dog “Linda” was also picked up and brought into the caring hands of Eleonore Schandl at the dog boarding house of the same name.
Future safe
The animals have now been extensively medically examined; not all of them are in good condition. A hangover needed to be alleviated. The new cats are currently still in the quarantine station of the “Krone” cat house. Some will stay here forever, others will find loving places over time. A few days after her animals were safe, the editors received the news that Mrs. B.’s daughter had fallen asleep for good after her intense suffering.
Not just today
This story is representative of what animal welfare organizations do every day across the country. “For the ‘Krone’ it is also World Animal Protection Day 365 days a year. We have even founded the Friends of the Animal Corner association. “My team and I do not only care about the individual fate, as described in this report,” said Tierecke boss Maggie Entenfellner. The “Krone” fights tirelessly on the front lines to achieve improvements in animal welfare.
Many things can only be done at the political level, because there are numerous loopholes in the animal protection law that can be shamelessly exploited. There is still not enough action being taken against the masterminds behind the worthless illegal puppy trade. Baby dogs are still offered – and often sick – at bargain prices on the internet and brought across the border to Austria.
Especially ‘fashionable’ breeds such as pugs or the English bulldog are particularly popular here, the health problems of these so-called torture breeds are completely unimportant to the sellers – and unfortunately also to some buyers. Animal suffering is therefore inevitable.
Politics decides on animal welfare and animal suffering
A draft amendment to the Animal Protection Act leaked to the “Krone” is not very ambitious and even aims to worsen the current legal situation in this area. It will soon be decided whether the government parties will join forces and work together on urgent improvements. But changes are not only needed in the pet sector. Our eating habits are also an important point for animal protection!
Everyone has to contribute
The mandatory indication of origin in municipal canteens must be improved and also extended to the catering industry. Each of us can do our part if we give priority to regional products in the restaurant or supermarket – and thus also support our farmers. Anyone who goes through life with open eyes and sensitizes their children to animal welfare issues will at least alleviate animal suffering in the future.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
