In a few days – shock in Vienna: who abandons newborn puppies?

The first heartbreaking discovery took place in Vienna-Margareten. A mother dachshund was found abandoned in a dog park there in late October with her five helpless puppies. A passerby with a heart under the belt noticed the four-legged friends and immediately alerted Animal Protection to get the family to safety.

The family is being cared for at the animal shelter
Just a few days later – the next dramatic case: In Vienna’s Donaustadt, a stranger left a mother dog with her eight puppies at a police station. They are now also being cared for again in the TierQuarTier Vienna.

“These acts are not only callous and punishable under the law, but also demonstrate a worrying level of irresponsibility,” Benda stressed. “We are doing everything we can to provide protection for these dog families, but the accumulation of such cases is pushing us to our limits.”

Overwhelmed by livestock farming
Four-legged friends are repeatedly abandoned and left to fend for themselves throughout Austria. Many people acquire pets without sufficient consideration, often through emotional impulses or as gifts. These ill-considered decisions often lead to overwhelming the demands of the livestock industry. But inflation and rising veterinary costs are also putting pressure on many owners.

Caring for puppies is extremely demanding and requires valuable resources. Every newborn needs intensive care and attention to get a good start in life. The increasing number of such cases in such a short time puts significant pressure on the TierQuarTier team. The shelter is asking the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity involving pets.

Hold perpetrators accountable
The veterinary office of the city of Vienna is also doing everything it can to find out who abandoned the animals. Ruth Jily, head of the veterinary practice, warns: “Anyone who simply leaves a mother animal with puppies to fend for itself must be held responsible.”