18 Siam cats saved in Berlin: Animal welfare procedure initiated

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Pressemitteilung: Die Veterinär- und Lebensmittelaufsicht von Berlin hat 18 verwahrloste Siamkatzen aus einer Wohnung beschlagnahmt. Der Halter verstieß gegen ein bestehendes Verbot, was zu erheblichen Leiden der Tiere führte. Entdecken Sie die Details zu diesem Tierschutzfall und erfahren Sie, wie die Katzen behandelt werden und ein neues Zuhause finden sollen.
Press release: The veterinary and food supervision of Berlin has confiscated 18 neglected Siam cats from an apartment. The owner violated an existing ban, which led to significant suffering from the animals. Discover the details about this animal protection case and learn how the cats are treated and a new home should be found. (Symbolbild/MB)

animal welfare in focus: an emergency in the Mitte district

On August 22, 2024, a worrying incident occurred in Berlin-Mitte, which draws attention to the challenges and the necessary measures in animal welfare. The Veterinary and Food Supervision of the Ordnungsamt Mitte, together with the official animal catch, pulled 18 Siam cats out of a severely neglected apartment. This case is not only an example of individual cruelty to animals, but also throws a light on the often dramatic conditions in which animals need to live.

The keepers of the cats, which is already known to the regulatory office, had kept animals again despite an existing legal ban. The uncontrolled breeding led to a variety of health problems in the cats, including malformations such as stub tails, spine curvatures and eye problems. All 18 cats had survived despite their predicament, but urgently need medical care and have to be operated on in part.

This incident makes it clear how important a functioning animal protection system is. The animal welfare laws that have been created for their purpose are intended to protect animals from precisely such grievances. In this special case, a procedure is initiated against the holder that aims at the severe suffering that the animals and their offspring were added. Such legal steps are essential to prevent future incidents and to strengthen the responsibility of the pet owners.

The situation of the 18 affected Siam cats also illustrates the need for effective education and resources for animal owners. Many people are often poorly informed about the responsibility associated with the attitude of pets. This could be improved by increased public campaigns and information about species -appropriate attitude, breeding processes and the associated consequences.

The hope is that after their recovery all cats will find a loving and species -appropriate home. The Berlin animal shelter has already stated that they are ready to provide the necessary care and to accompany the animals into a new life. Such animal protection measures are crucial in order not only to secure the well -being of individual animals, but also to promote responsibility with animals as a society.

The district office Mitte has once again demonstrated through this campaign how important animal welfare and species -appropriate attitude are. These events should serve us as an impetus to reflect on our own responsibility that every animal owner bears.

media contact:
District office Mitte, press office, email: press@ba-mitte.berlin.de