Overflowing animal shelter in Thuringia struggles to accommodate all animals.
In the heart of Thuringia, animal shelters are bracing themselves for the annual kitten season, a time that brings dozens of new arrivals to their already overcrowded facilities.
The situation is particularly challenging this year, with the shelters reaching their capacity limits. Ines Roehle, the animal shelter director, expressed her delight about the city's initiative to support the shelters, but emphasized the need for more action to combat the recurring high numbers of new arrivals.
One such initiative is the bottle cap action, launched by the city of Eisenach. Citizens are encouraged to collect bottle caps, which will be donated to the animal shelters. So far, 130 kilograms of bottle caps have been collected, and the action will continue until the end of the year.
In an effort to address the basic problem and provide better care for the animals, the animal shelters are planning a new rabbit enclosure to make keeping more species-appropriate and allow rabbits to live in groups. They are also considering an innovative idea of constructing a pavilion for cross-generational meetings and workshops on species-appropriate animal keeping and nutrition.
Moreover, the animal shelters are planning a pavilion in the entrance area, which will serve as a cross-generational meeting place for workshops, seminars, and youth work. This initiative aims to educate the community about proper animal care and promote species-appropriate living conditions.
As the kitten season poses particular challenges, the shelters are seeking volunteer supporters, particularly during this period. If you wish to help, consider visiting the shelter’s official website or social media pages for updates on volunteer opportunities. You can also reach out directly by phone or email to ask about helping during kitten season and about their future plans for the cat café and pavilion.
In addition, check regional volunteer platforms for opportunities with animal shelters. Groups like PETA have volunteer resources and may provide guidance or connections to local shelters.
On August 10th, between 12 and 4 pm, the animal shelters will host their annual summer festival. This event is a great opportunity to learn more about the shelters and how you can support them.
Remember, every bit of support counts. Whether it's donating bottle caps, volunteering your time, or spreading the word about the shelters' needs, your actions can make a difference in the lives of countless animals.
The animal shelters, in light of the impending kitten season and their current capacity constraints, are exploring new avenues to improve animal care. This includes planning a pavilion for cross-generational meetings and workshops on pet care, and a pet-friendly home-and-garden section to educate the community about pets and proper living conditions. Furthermore, with the kitten season approaching, the shelters are actively seeking volunteers and welcome any support, be it through donations, attendance at their annual summer festival, or spreading awareness.
