Cologne: Eleven sick kitten exposed - animal shelter before collapse!

Cologne: Eleven sick kitten exposed - animal shelter before collapse!

Dellbrück, Deutschland - The Dellbrück animal shelter in Cologne is currently faced with a real challenge. Eleven sick kittens were suspended in front of a veterinary practice, and they suspect parvovirosis. This high-containing viral disease, which can lead to severe gastrointestinal problems, drying out or even death, makes the situation in the shelter particularly critical. "The kittens also suffer from ataxia, a neurological disease that affects their coordination and balance," report the animal shelter employees. The fear of possible infection among the other cats is great and could trigger a catastrophic wave of diseases in the home. TAG24 has reported in detail about the current situation.

The parvovirosis, also known as cat disease, is caused by the Feline Panleukopenievirus and is particularly dangerous for unvaccinated cats. According to Deficient Records , this disease is a serious problem for shredds and animal welfare associations in Germany. Symptoms are high fever, Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and in severe cases, sudden death. Kitten and weakened animals are particularly at risk. The infection can spread quickly in the shelter, which is why urgent measures are necessary.

challenges in the animal shelter

The Dellbrück animal shelter is already overcrowded, which makes the situation more difficult. The spatial conditions leave only a little space for quarantine measures, such as to areolate new, possibly sick animals. In addition, there is a lack of personnel, which hinders consistent compliance with hygiene regulations. "We have to absorb new finds and delivery dumplings every day, many of them are unasprural- that is a big problem," explains one employee. Deficient Records emphasizes that the street cats are often un forecast and potential virus carriers.

To improve the situation, those responsible are looking for volunteers. In the shelter, for example, support for events such as the open house, the Advent bazaar or the Christmas market are required. The helpers take on various tasks, from baking cakes to raffle prices. Craftsmanship for repairs on the animal shelter site is also urgently needed. Mobile helpers are also entrusted to 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 .

a call to support

The location in the shelter is serious and every help counts. Those responsible call the Cologne population to 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 the parvovirosis. Let us become active together and enable the suffering animals a better life.