Rescue of a kitten: Fire brigade and police on duty in Cologne!

Rescue of a kitten: Fire brigade and police on duty in Cologne!

Cologne – In North Rhine-Westphalia, animal rescue operations are the order of the day, especially when it comes to animals in need of help. A kitten in Cologne-Dellbrück recently had to be very lucky. It was found alone and abandoned and required assistance from police and firefighters. Loud derwesten.de The little animal was first taken to the nearest police station before the fire department picked up the kitten and took it to an animal shelter.

Once at the animal shelter, a cozy bed was set up for the little creature, who often came into contact with people. A veterinary assistant who was raising a motherless kitten was looking for a partner for her charge. There was great joy when the kitten was finally given to her. Social media users celebrated the happy turn of events and the successful happy ending for the little animal.

Animal rescue in the region

The example from Cologne is not alone: ​​In the Ruhr area, a cat that was trapped in a chimney recently caused a major fire department operation. How WDR reports, firefighters in the Huttrop district had to take action with the help of a special camera and search the chimney for the cat. Due to the poor visibility, building plans for the apartment building were obtained and the fire brigade broke open the wall of the chimney to free the exhausted animal. The rescue was not only complex, but also required numerous fire engines and even led to the closure of a tram line. Fortunately, the cat was eventually returned safely to its owner.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, animal rescues are a legal duty of the fire department. The costs for such operations often amount to several thousand euros, as in this case 4,500 euros. What was particularly pleasing for the owner was that since there was no evidence of any third-party negligence, she did not incur any costs.

Help for pets in need

The options for animal rescue are diverse. The German animal rescue is the largest animal rescue organization in Germany and offers support in emergency situations for pets. Their services range from transportation to veterinarians to providing an emergency number for lost or found pets to creating and distributing wanted posters. The use of a pet register for the faster return of lost animals is also offered.

How lucky that both the kitten from Cologne and the cat from Essen were able to be saved! Stories like these clearly show how important voluntary initiatives and professional animal boards are to ensure the well-being of four-legged friends. The combination of volunteer help and professional support creates a powerful team that works around the clock to help animals in need.