2023-11-04 10:30:41
Vienna (OTS) – On October 27th, the veterinary office was called in because the police suspected an illegal trade in kittens near Billrothstrasse. The official veterinarian found two baby cats around eight weeks old on site. The seller had offered the kittens for sale online, even though she was not a registered breeder.
In order to clarify the exact circumstances regarding the animals’ origin, the kittens were temporarily removed by the official veterinarian and brought to the animal quarters for safe accommodation by the animal rescue team. The kittens are friendly, but very unkempt. They will be given to new owners following the criminal proceedings have been completed. A complaint will be filed once morest the seller.
“Don’t buy animals on the internet,” warns Ruth Jily, head of the veterinary office, “online purchases lead to animals being bred in an uncontrolled manner. They have no information regarding the origin or health of the animals and are literally buying a pig in a poke.”
Anyone who believes they have fallen victim to an illegal animal trade in Vienna can report this to the veterinary office, stating the name of the person selling, an exact address, the time and the type and number of animals sold. This can then determine and take further steps.
Contact: City of Vienna – Veterinary Office and Animal Welfare, Tel.: 01 4000 8060 or [email protected]
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Questions & Contact:
City of Vienna – Veterinary Office and Animal Welfare
post@ma60.wien.gv.at
01 4000 8060
1699140611
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