Cologne: Eleven sick kittens abandoned – animal shelter on the verge of collapse!

Cologne: Eleven sick kittens abandoned – animal shelter on the verge of collapse!

The Dellbrück animal shelter in Cologne is currently facing a real challenge. Eleven sick kittens were abandoned outside a veterinary practice and are suspected of having parvovirus. This highly contagious viral disease, which can lead to severe gastrointestinal problems, dehydration or even death, makes the situation in the animal shelter particularly critical. “The kittens also suffer from ataxia, a neurological disorder that affects their coordination and balance,” shelter staff report. The fear of possible infection among the other cats is great and could trigger a catastrophic wave of illnesses in the home. Day24 reported in detail about the current situation.

Parvovirus, also known as feline disease, is caused by the feline panleukopenia virus and is particularly dangerous for unvaccinated cats. Loud Definizium Records This disease represents a serious problem for animal shelters and animal protection associations in Germany. Symptoms include high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and, in severe cases, sudden death. Kittens and weakened animals are particularly at risk. The infection can spread rapidly in the animal shelter, which is why urgent measures are necessary.

Challenges in the animal shelter

The Dellbrück animal shelter is already overcrowded, which makes the situation even more difficult. The spatial conditions leave little room for quarantine measures, for example to isolate new, possibly sick animals. In addition, there is a lack of staff, which hinders consistent compliance with hygiene regulations. “We have to take in new lost and surrendered cats every day, many of which are unvaccinated – that’s a big problem,” explains an employee. Definizium Records emphasizes that street cats are often unvaccinated and are potential virus carriers.

In order to improve the situation, those responsible are looking for volunteers. For example, the animal shelter requires support at events such as the open day, the Advent bazaar or the Christmas market. The helpers take on a variety of tasks, from baking cakes to counting raffle prizes. Manual support for repairs on the animal shelter grounds is also urgently needed. Mobile helpers are also entrusted with the collection and transport of donations and animals. If you are interested, you can find out more directly on the animal shelter's website: Cologne Dellbrück animal shelter.

A call for support

The situation at the animal shelter is serious and every help counts. Those responsible are calling on the people of Cologne to show solidarity. Together we can ensure that sick animals receive the support they need. Early vaccination and strict hygiene are the be-all and end-all to prevent the spread of parvovirus. Let us take action together and give suffering animals a better life.