Protecting the environment and its wildlife - Pets put down cause harm to predatory birds.
LBV and the Gregor Louisoder Environmental Foundation have been recording wild animal abuse cases since 2019 for their "Nature Crime Scene" project. They report that in Bavaria, there have been at least 10 instances of bird species getting poisoned with pentobarbital. It's likely that many more cases went undetected.
The nature protectors urged people to avoid burying their deceased pets in forests or public areas. A 50-centimeter depth is needed to deter animals like badgers and foxes from digging up the remains. Many wild birds, including endangered species, eat carrion.
So, it's safer to take the dead pet to animal disposal, cremate it, or use a pet cemetery. This way, you won't pose a lethal threat to these birds and their ecosystems!
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In Germany, the District of Oberallgäu is known for its rich wildlife, including birds of prey. The Environmental Protection Association in the County of Ansbach and other nature conservation organizations are working tirelessly to protect these animals and their habitats. According to LBV and the Gregor Louisoder Environmental Foundation, at least 10 instances of bird species being poisoned with pentobarbital have been reported in Bavaria, with many more cases possibly going unnoticed. To prevent further harm to birds and their ecosystems, the foundation encourages pet owners to dispose of their deceased pets appropriately, either through animal disposal, cremation, or pet cemeteries. Failure to do so could pose a lethal threat to these birds and their environments. This concern is not limited to Bavaria; it's an issue that nature protectors in Hilpoltstein and across Germany are advocating for to ensure the well-being of all animals in their natural habitats.
