Cost explosion for found animals: Bad Dürkheim digs deep into the pocket!

Cost explosion for found animals: Bad Dürkheim digs deep into the pocket!

The design of animal care in Bad Dürkheim faces a significant change, which is characterized by increasing costs and a realignment of responsibilities. According to Rheinpfalz , the financial expenses for the support of found animals last year increased significantly. In 2024, the tierotinsel took care of a total of 55 cats and the city spent 10,200 euros for this.

Responsibility for found animals falls legally under the responsibility of the municipalities. These are obliged to absorb and care for abandoned animals as species -appropriate. If the owner of an animal cannot be found, the animal is considered to be abandoned and is handed over to an animal shelter or an animal protection association for further care. This is also made by the website of Association Freinsheim emphasized.

new cooperation partner from 2025

A drastic step in the support of fund animals is the termination of the contract with the tierotinsel, which was effective on December 31, 2024. This measure was necessary because a drastic increase in premium due to increased expenses for the community was not sustainable. Find dogs were also excluded from the previous contract.

From January 1, 2025, the Tierhilfe Bad Dürkheim - VG Freinsheim e.V. will act as the new cooperation partner. This organization has been active since 2007 and takes care of find and submission animals in private foster homes until they can be finally conveyed.

For the supply of find dogs, secured dogs and abandoned animals, the animal aid works closely with a service provider. The city administration of Bad Dürkheim as well as the municipalities of Deidesheim and Wachenheim are also involved in this process. This should ensure that the animals are looked after as best as possible.

important contact information

When finding fund animals, it is important to contact animal aid or the responsible community directly in order to display the find and to submit the animal. In free -range animals that endanger public security, the police should be informed immediately. The contact information is:

• Tierhilfe Bad Dürkheim-VG Freinsheim e.V., Tel: 0174/88 520 88, email: tierhilfdduew@mailbox.org
• Association Freinsheim, Ordnungsamt, Ms. Leonardi, Tel.: 06353/9357-309

The changes in animal care in Bad Dürkheim not only reflect the economic challenges, but also a growing awareness of the well -being of animals in need. Further information on found animals and their legal framework can be found in a detailed report that is available on the website of the German Journal for Legal Questions for Foundation: Click here .