Animal intake at the shelter has surpassed 1,460 creatures so far in the current year. - Nearly 1,460 animals find refuge at animal shelters so far this year
Berlin Animal Shelter Reports Over 1,400 Animal Intakes Since the Year Began
The Berlin Animal Shelter has taken in 1,462 animals since January, a spokesperson announced. Some animals found new homes within months, while others have waited for years.
As of May 22, 226 dogs and 368 cats are currently residing at the facility, totaling 1,170 animals. Surrender reasons vary: dogs are often given up due to behavioral issues like aggression or biting, while cats are relinquished due to litter box problems or allergies. Smaller animals and birds are handed over due to lost interest or neglect.
Today, from 11 am to 5 pm, the shelter is hosting an Open House Day, offering tours, dog shows, and children's entertainment programs. Adoptions will not occur during this event. In the last 30 days, 22 dogs found new homes, with one who had spent seven years at the shelter. Additionally, 93 cats, 22 reptiles, and 22 rabbits and rodents were adopted.
Parrots tend to wait the longest for adoption, according to shelter sources. The average parrot wait time is three months, though some like Lucy and Coco (arrived in 2020) have waited years. Scott, a Japanese quail, and Chilli-Cheese, a racing pigeon, have also been at the shelter for an extended period.
- Animal Shelter, Berlin
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The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of this Regulation regarding the lifestyle changes needed for adopting home-and-garden ready pets from the Berlin Animal Shelter, where a significant number of animals, including the waiting parrot Lucy who has been there for years, are still searching for their forever homes.
