Sitting in the cold for hours: The dogs often have to sit in the cold for hours and are hardly allowed to move. This constitutes an alleged violation of the Animal Protection Act §2 para. 2, 3 and §2a para. 1, as animals must be housed and cared for in a species-appropriate manner.
Sedation with benzodiazepines: There is evidence that the dogs are sedated with benzodiazepines, which also constitutes a violation of the Animal Protection Act §2 paragraphs 2, 3 and §2a paragraph 1. The administration of such substances without veterinary supervision is against animal welfare regulations.
Missing required documents: Very often the necessary documents, such as the pet passport, are not available or are only stored on the mobile phone. This suggests that the animals were illegally brought into Germany. The pet passport must contain certain features, such as a chip number that is not handwritten.
Missing import documents: For the import of the animals, the necessary papers (Traces) should be available, as well as a certificate of vaccination status for rabies. The absence of these documents indicates illegal importation.
Commercial intent: It can be assumed that the members of these begging gangs pursue a commercial intent, as they generate income with the animals. Therefore, a certificate of expertise according to §11 para. 8 d of the Animal Welfare Act would be required, which certainly none of these beggars possess.
Business registration: Since begging with animals constitutes a commercial exhibition of the animals, a business must be registered here and the appropriate permit must be obtained.
Tax tag and registration: The question arises whether the imported dogs have a tax tag and where it is registered.
Thorsten Jochum, Chairman of the Saarland Animal Emergency Call, explains: "The conditions under which these dogs suffer are unacceptable and violate animal protection laws. We call on the authorities to carry out stricter inspections and take action against these practices. Animals must not be abused as a means to an end to evoke pity and beg for money."
Unfortunately, many municipalities and cities are unable to take appropriate measures, even though animal welfare is anchored in the Basic Law under §20a. The question arises whether the cities and municipalities actually do not care about the state of animal welfare.
The Saarland Animal Emergency Call appeals to the public to be vigilant and report such cases. Together, we can help reduce the suffering of animals and enable them to have a better life.
Contact: Animal Emergency Call Saarland Thorsten Jochum,
1st Chairman
Email: mail@tiernotruf.saarland
Phone: +49 06898 1697775
