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2 clusters · 3 sources · 30 days · First seen · Last updated

Dachshund abandonment in Bavaria

Overview

Five abandoned dachshund puppies, roughly nine weeks old, were discovered at a highway rest area near Wernberg-Köblitz. They are currently being housed at the Schwandorf animal shelter in Bavaria, where they are receiving medical care, vaccinations, and deworming. Due to health protocols, the puppies must undergo a six-week quarantine before adoption.

Inquiries regarding the puppies have come from Bavaria, Saxony, and Austria. A female dachshund was also found at the same rest area and is being held at the shelter, though it is undecided if she will be reunited with the puppies. Authorities are investigating whether the abandonment was linked to an illegal transport operation.

Entities

Mechthild Jennissen-Tibbe · Bella · Oberseifersdorf · Arche Noah animal shelter · Bibi

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Schwandorf animal shelter sees surge in interest for abandoned dachshund puppies

    Five abandoned dachshund puppies found at a highway rest area have sparked a wave of adoption requests at the Schwandorf animal shelter in Germany.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Arche Noah animal shelter seeks homes for dachshunds Bibi and Bella

    Two dachshund females, Bibi (1.5 yr) and Bella (9 yr), entered the Arche Noah shelter in Gotha‑Uelleben, Germany after their owner’s death and are now seeking a joint home that appreciates their breed.

Sources

gerati.de · wachtelhund.de · www4.mdr.de