In Wölfnitz

Dogs can comfortably “take a seat” here

Representatives of the provincial parliamentary club at the handover in Wölfnitz.(Bild: Jennifer Kapellari)

A prototype for leash stations in front of Carinthian grocery stores.

Dog owners are familiar with it: "You see it very often, especially in inner-city areas: dogs are tied to shopping trolleys or traffic signs in front of stores while their owners quickly run an errand. There is often a lack of appropriate infrastructure here," says SPÖ animal welfare spokesperson and Member of Parliament Maximilian Rakuscha.

Extra production
The Carinthian SPÖ got creative, had a prototype made by Carinthian locksmith Martin Dobrovnik and handed it over to a Spar branch. The four-legged friends can now "take a seat" safely and easily at the "dog parking area". Christopher Wadl, manager of the Spar branch in Wölfnitz, is delighted: "Many customers come with their dogs - now it's even easier. The animals are also provided with fresh water." The SPÖ is hoping for imitators.