Veterinarian's office confronts canines due to breaches of animal protection regulations
In the district of Gera-Rubitz, Thuringia, Germany, an investigation into animal welfare violations is underway. The investigation follows the evacuation of eight dogs from the "Animal Sanctuary for Animals" association and the discovery of dead animals on two separate farms in the region.
The first farm, located in Greiz, was the subject of an investigation in January, where 40 dead dogs were found. Similar conditions have been reported on the second farm near Gera.
The dogs evacuated from the "Animal Sanctuary for Animals" association, some with severe behavioral issues, will receive veterinary care and, if necessary, intensive support from experienced dog trainers. The animals will be accommodated in various shelters in Thuringia and Saxony.
The location of the second farm is near Gera, and the dogs were picked up by the veterinary office of the city of Gera. Searches on the second farm are ongoing, but no information is available about the investigation on the second farm. The public prosecutor's office is investigating the second farm, and animal welfare activists are uncovering more details about the conditions on the farm.
Photos showing animal carcasses have been found on the second farm, and dead animals and bones were discovered during an inspection in May. The exact number of dead animals found on the second farm is not specified.
Since 2006, the "Animal Sanctuary for Animals" association has had a permit to keep animals in Rubitz, issued by the Gera veterinary office, which also noted deficiencies. The number of dogs kept by the association was unclear, with internal correspondence from the Jena animal disease fund repeatedly pointing out this issue without success.
The investigation into animal welfare violations in Gera-Rubitz requires a structured approach. This includes understanding local laws, regulations, and cultural context, gathering reports and evidence, conducting on-site visits, interviews, and reviewing relevant documents, collaborating with local authorities and animal welfare organizations, taking legal action, and following up with monitoring and support for affected animals.
For specific details about current investigations or legal actions in 2025, contacting local authorities or animal welfare organizations in Thuringia would be advisable.
The welfare violations discovered on the second farm near Gera, possibly linked to medical-conditions, necessitate a thorough investigation from the public prosecutor's office, given the photos showing animal carcasses and the discovery of dead animals during an inspection in May. As part of the investigation, health-and-wellness experts may need to take samples from the animals and assess the farm conditions to determine the extent of the medical-conditions and provide necessary care.
