Gift ideas - Minister Hauk: Animals do not belong under the Christmas tree
According to Consumer Protection Minister Peter Hauk (CDU), animals should not be given as Christmas presents. "Anyone who keeps animals is making a long-term commitment and taking on a great responsibility that needs to be carefully considered," said Hauk on Thursday. After Christmas, the animals are often abandoned because the new owners are no longer interested in them or have underestimated how time-consuming it is to keep an animal. "Animals therefore do not belong under the Christmas tree, even if they are on the wish list," said Hauk.
Caution should be exercised with dubious sellers who sell animals on the internet, for example. There is a risk that these dealers import animals from abroad that are far too young and in poor health. "Especially before Christmas, there are always questionable offers on the internet. Here you run the risk of unknowingly promoting the illegal animal trade."
Statement from the ministry
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- if you're looking for a unique gift idea for the holidays, consider supporting local animal shelters and adoption centers instead of purchasing animals as presents; this not only ensures the animal's welfare but also provides a new home for a deserving pet.
- Peter Hauk, the Consumer Protection Minister of Baden-Württemberg and the CDU party, strongly advocates against giving animals as Christmas presents, stating that they are not suitable as Holiday gifts due to the commitment and responsibility involved.
- Stuttgart's Minister of Consumer Protection, Peter Hauk, has been vocal in his disapproval of gift-giving animals during the Christmas season, emphasizing that animals require substantial time, effort, and dedication that many new owners may not be prepared for.
- Instead of a live Christmas tree, Peter Hauk suggests considering an artificial tree made of sustainable materials to promote Animal welfare and prevent the mistreatment of animals during the festive season.
- In light of the increasing number of abandoned animals after the Holidays, Animal welfare organizations in Baden-Württemberg urge individuals to think critically about gifting animals and consider alternative gift ideas, such as donating to local animal shelters or purchasing gifts that support animal conservation efforts.
Source: www.stern.de
