Animal protection in danger: Berlin's animals need our voice!

Animal protection in danger: Berlin's animals need our voice!

dr. Kathrin Herrmann, the Berlin State Animal Protection Officer, raises the alarm! On the occasion of the upcoming holidays, she vividly turns to the Berlin population and urges to consider or give away animals as gifts. It emphasizes that animals are sensitive creatures with individual needs and not short -term gifts. Dr. Instead, Herrmann calls on contemplation and advises to use the holidays to think about responsible alternatives - be it with gifts or at Christmas dinner. In her press release, she emphasizes that the adoption of animals from animal shelters is the best option to give an animal a new life. "Every adopted animal not only saves a life, but also creates space for another animal in need," she explains. This initiative aims to counteract the overcrowded animal shelters, which are under pressure due to the high number of so -called pets.

threat to the independence of animal welfare

But the focus is not only on responsibility for animals, but also a worrying development: the independence of the animal welfare officers is at risk! Since 2020, Dr. Herrmann without political influence and is tirelessly committed to the rights of the animals. Planned restrictions could now consider their freedom of action considerably and force them to follow political guidelines. These changes, according to Change.org would not only violate the principles of animal welfare, alert over 30 clubs and Influencer From the animal welfare scene. You have an open letter to the governing mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, and the judiciary, Dr. Felor Badenberg, signed to save the independence of the animal welfare officers.

dr. Herrmann and her team report that the independence of the animal welfare officers is not only crucial for the protection of the animals, but also for social responsibility that Berlin should bear as a modern city. "The challenges in animal welfare require a strong, independent voice," warns Dr. Herrmann concluded and appeals to all citizens to deal with animals responsibly, not only during the holidays, but at any time.