# Animal cruelty investigations in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-cruelty-investigations-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-08-26T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Germany are investigating separate incidents of suspected animal cruelty involving air rifle attacks on cats.

In Gotha, police launched an investigation after two cats were shot with an air rifle near Myconiusplatz. The animals required immediate veterinary care, and officials are seeking witnesses who may have seen individuals with air rifles or suspicious activity in the city area.

In Losheim am See, police are investigating a case involving a grey tabby cat found with a severe head wound. A veterinarian indicated the injury was likely caused by an air rifle shot. While a projectile has not yet been recovered to confirm the cause, authorities are looking into potential violations of weapons and animal welfare laws.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Police investigate suspected animal cruelty in Losheim am See

Police in Losheim am See are investigating after a cat was found with a head injury suspected to have been caused by an air rifle.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-investigate-suspected-animal-cruelty-in-losheim-am-see

### 2026-08-13: Gotha police investigate air rifle attacks on cats

Police in Gotha, Germany, are investigating an incident where unknown individuals shot two cats with an air rifle, causing injuries that required veterinary treatment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gotha-police-investigate-air-rifle-attacks-on-cats

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Cite as: Animal cruelty investigations in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/animal-cruelty-investigations-in-germany