Styrian animal rights activists are alarmed: the fight against the suffering of stray cats is becoming increasingly hopeless. They appeal to the Styrians: “Let your animals be neutered!” Helpers are also urgently needed.
Every year the same picture: half-starved, almost blind, neglected kittens in pitiful condition appear in masses – if they are lucky, they are taken care of by generous animal lovers, receive medical care, food, a place in the warmth. “But many only come into the world to die miserably,” say Ingrid and Michael Stracke from the committed animal protection association “Purzel & Vicky” in Vasoldsberg near Graz, who are sounding the alarm this year: “We are choking on reports about stray cats!” The duo now organizes from Monday to Castrations on Friday, “but the waiting list is still getting longer.” Why is the misery even worse this year than usual? “The Corona years have led to an explosion in the cat population, because on the one hand fewer strays were secured and neutered during the lockdown, and donations have also collapsed.” Ingrid and Michael Stracke urgently appeal to all cat owners to have their animals neutered, “Of course the cats too! Every unneutered animal that is allowed to go outside contributes to the suffering. If every owner would comply with this obligation, which is a requirement, much misery would be reduced.” Volunteers are also urgently needed to help catch and transport stray cats for neutering. “These are then left out again where their place is. If that is not possible, we are also urgently looking for Styrians who can regularly provide food for the stray cats on their property.” to pull. Information and donations: Purzel and Vicky, Tel: 0664/2380359, Account: AT39 3843 9000 0025 7410
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