Animal shelter crisis in Cologne: Kittens urgently need food!

Animal shelter crisis in Cologne: Kittens urgently need food!

There is an alarming food situation for the little kittens at the Zollstock animal shelter in Cologne. A total of 16 young velvet paws are currently housed in the animal shelter, including five newcomers who are under pressure to give them up: “Either you take them, or we'll just release them somewhere,” reported the animal shelter. The new pupils, who have the beautiful names Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Orangina and Capri-Sonne, urgently need wet food for kittens. The animals are all undergoing veterinary treatment and are currently not allowed to be rehomed. The animal shelter supports the little animals as much as possible, but the medical examination of new cats requires time and resources.

Those responsible at the animal shelter emphasize that the kittens can only be placed in pairs or in a home with an existing cat. But the emerging challenges are great: “We need more help!” is the appeal of the animal shelter management. You can support the animal shelter by ordering kitten food or making a monetary donation via PayPal info@tierheim-koeln-zollstock.de sends, like T Online reported.

Shared responsibility

The Cologne Cat Protection Initiative e.V. is also active and works to protect cats not only in Cologne, but also in the Eifel. Not long ago they supported a man who had taken in a cat and her five kittens in his forest lodge. These animals needed urgent medical care. One of the challenges of the initiative was the operation on a kitten that suddenly could no longer walk. After an appropriate examination, it was clear: an operation was essential, and although the man was prepared to euthanize the kitten, the initiative intervened and had the animal operated on at the Merheim Animal Center. The little cat “Schleidi” now has the chance of a pain-free life - an example of the importance of veterinary support, as the Cologne cat protection initiative also states.

The financial burden caused by such measures should not be underestimated. The initiative is hoping for donations to be able to cover further operations and the care of the many animals. More information can be found on the website Cologne cats.

Urgently looking for a home

But it's not just the little cats in the Zollstock animal shelter who are looking for a home. Many other animals in the region are also waiting for their chance. The Telethon for animals lists a number of animals that are urgently looking for a loving home. These include, for example, Jay, a calm companion from Croatia, and Olli, a courageous livestock guard dog from Romania who was rescued from a killing station. All of these animals have their own stories and dreams for a better life.

The current challenges show that responsibility for our animals is a shared responsibility. Whether through donations or adoption – every help counts! The animal shelter, the cat protection initiative and many other organizations rely on the support of the population in order to give the animals a new life. Let's work together for the welfare of animals and see where we can help!