The operator of a private animal shelter in Lower Austria, who was in poor health, was overwhelmed by her responsibilities. The result: far too many dogs on the premises, some of which were in such poor condition that they were immediately taken away by the authorities – we reported.
According to reports, even the experienced rescuers turned pale when they saw the animal shelter’s protégés during their on-site inspection. The reason was an anonymous complaint – also leaked to the “Krone” – which painted a very worrying picture of the conditions on site.
Unfortunately, some of the allegations turned out to be true. As an immediate measure, the “Animal Protection Task Force” set up in Lower Austria to deal with such cases had to place four dogs in another animal shelter so that they could be cared for there.
Series of fouls
According to authorities, the animals involved are a Weimaraner, a boxer and two dachshunds. However, it will take some time before these can be allocated to new, good places. The legal situation is currently the subject of ongoing investigation. “A procedure is being initiated regarding various violations of the Animal Welfare Act,” the district administration said in response to a request from “Krone”.
At the instigation of the St. Pölten district council, the number of animals currently present on site is being reduced to a number conducive to animal welfare and an entry ban has been imposed.
“The new task force is a reliable guarantee for more animal protection in Lower Austria. This separates the wheat from the chaff in livestock farming. “Looking the other way has now definitively come to an end,” says Susanne Rosenkranz, FPÖ Councilor for Animal Welfare, summarizing the first nine months since its founding. “The task force is animal protection with heart and mind,” Rosenkranz emphasizes.
Source: Krone
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