# Animal abandonment investigation in Selm

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-abandonment-investigation-in-selm
> Updated: 2026-10-28T11:30:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

On October 20, 2026, a severely ill and neglected elderly pug was discovered in a cardboard box in a roadside ditch on Werner Straße in Selm, North Rhine-Westphalia. The dog, estimated to be between 10 and 15 years old, was found by employees of the state road construction office. Following a veterinary examination that revealed multiple serious illnesses, the animal had to be euthanized.

Local police in Unna have opened an investigation into potential violations of the Animal Welfare Act. As the search for information continues, the animal rights organization PETA has announced a 1,000 euro reward for information leading to a conviction. Additionally, TikToker Carsten Stahl has offered a reward to assist authorities in identifying those responsible.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: PETA offers reward after elderly pug abandoned in Selm

PETA is offering a 1,000 euro reward for information regarding the abandonment of a critically ill, elderly pug in Selm, Germany, which was later euthanized.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peta-offers-reward-after-elderly-pug-abandoned-in-selm

### 2026-10-22: Police investigate abandoned sick dog in Selm

Police in Selm, Germany, are investigating after a severely ill dog was found abandoned in a cardboard box and subsequently had to be euthanized.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-investigate-abandoned-sick-dog-in-selm

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