Animal collecting in Berlin: 19 dwarf rabbits from one -room apartment saved

Animal collecting in Berlin: 19 dwarf rabbits from one -room apartment saved

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the Veterinary Office Marzahn-Hellersdorf, under police protection, recovered 19 living and a dead dwarf rabbit from a single-room apartment in Hellersdorf. The apartment owner made massive resistance to the police officers and threatened the senior veterinary officer with death. The entire apartment was heavily dirty with a litter, animal droppings and household waste. The rabbits had eaten the mattresses of the sofa bed and put on the corridors and throwing caves.

This case is seen as a particularly severe case of "Animal Hoarding (animal collecting)", as official veterinarian Steffen Mehl describes. It is emphasized that the official animal collection point in Berlin urgently needs more care places, since only two places for rabbits were promised, but 19 animals had to be ensured. Mehl warns of further cases of removing animals for animal welfare reasons in Marzahn-Hellersdorf and asking the question of where with the animals.

In addition to the well -being of the animals, Mehl also emphasizes the need for professional help for the owners, who often suffer from the conditions themselves. This case illustrates the importance of more resources and support for animals and their owners in cases of animal collecting.

| Facts | Information |
| ——————————————— | --——————————————— | Location of the rescue operation: | Hellersdorf, Berlin |
| Number of saved dwarf rabbits: | 19 living, 1 dead |
| Participants involved: | Veterinary Office Marzahn-Hellersdorf, police |
| Disease picture of the pet owner: | "Animal Hoarding (animal collecting)" |
| Necessity of nursing places: | Appeal to increase in the official animal collection point in Berlin |
| Planned removal of other animals: | Another 5 cases in Marzahn-Hellersdorf |
| Need for professional help for keepers: | Emphasis on support for those affected |

Source: www.berlin.de