Processes - Dog locked in bathroom for days - 3700 euro fine
A 29-year-old man from Düsseldorf has been fined 3,700 euros for allegedly locking his dog in the bathroom for days on end. The dog owner withdrew his appeal against the penalty order so that it became legally binding and the court hearing scheduled for Wednesday could be canceled, according to a spokeswoman for the district court.
The man had locked his Spitz in the bathroom and left the animal to its own devices. Neighbors had heard the dog's incessant barking and finally called the police. The officers came across an overflowing letterbox and called the fire department.
The emergency services gained access to the apartment via a tilted window. They came across the dog in the locked, windowless bathroom, which was only six square meters in size. There were piles of excrement and a pan of stale water on the floor. The dog was handed over to the animal rescue service.
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- Due to this incident, animal welfare organizations in North Rhine-Westphalia have called for stricter laws concerning the treatment of animals, highlighting the importance of providing adequate living spaces, such as ensuring pets have access to a larger space than just a six-square-meter bathroom.
- In a similar case, a local court in Düsseldorf imposed a fine of 2,000 euros on a woman for leaving her cat in a tiny cage without food or water for an extended period.
- The government of North Rhine-Westphalia has pledged to strengthen the enforcement of animal welfare laws, aiming to create a more compassionate environment for animals, and reduce incidents like the dog locked in the bathroom from happening again.
Source: www.stern.de
