Owner tracked down

Pedigree cats abandoned in the middle of the road

The two cats will now be given to responsible people.

(Bild: Tierschutzverein Rankweil)

In Vorarlberg, it is becoming increasingly common for expensive, sophisticated pedigree cats such as British Shorthairs or Scottish Folds to be abandoned. A recent case in the border triangle is causing horror!

On Monday, two British Shorthair cats were brutally abandoned on the road near Liechtenstein/Gamprin (Vorarlberg/Switzerland border region): According to eyewitnesses, a car with Austrian license plates suddenly stopped, parked a transport box in the middle of the road and drove off at speed. Two pedigree cats sat huddled in the box, completely distraught.

It was only thanks to the courageous intervention of animal lovers that the helpless velvet paws were not run over by a car.

Animal owner tracked down
The Rankweil Animal Welfare Association (Vlbg.) and the police in the Principality of Liechtenstein have launched a major search for the owner - with success! The owner of the animal has been traced. According to an initial statement, she had allegedly done the deed out of great desperation - charges were brought against her.

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Now that the woman has given up the cats in writing, the Rankweil Animal Welfare Association is looking for a loving home for the abandoned paws. Anyone interested should call 0660/450 86 66.

Responsible animal welfare in the Ländle
In Vorarlberg, an increasing number of cases of abandoned pedigree cats have been reported recently - mainly Scottish Fold cats, the breeding of which is prohibited in Austria. According to animal welfare experts, the reason for the disposal of pedigree animals in the region could be due to the fact that official vets in Vorarlberg carry out strict checks on breeders. This commitment and responsible animal husbandry should help to reduce animal suffering in Vorarlberg.